Product Description

In the post-pandemic world, business practices of the past have yielded to new modes of delivering essential services. The Massachusetts Superior Court is no exception. These changes have led to many advantages as well as some pitfalls. What are the benefits of electronic filing as opposed to filing with paper? Will I appear before the court in person or virtually? What is the most effective way of communicating with the court? Join our panel as we provide you with understanding and insight as to what has changed (and what hasn’t) in the digital age and what you can do to successfully steer your case from start to finish. 

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:10pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  John E. Powers, III, Esq., Suffolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:10pm - 2:20pm

  State of Technology In the Trial Court

  Michael A. Sullivan, Esq., Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
  
• 2:20pm - 2:45pm

  E-Filing

  Matthew Day, Esq., Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Woburn
  
• 2:45pm - 2:55pm

  Initiating Your Case

  Mary K. Hickey, Esq., Norfolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dedham
  
• 2:55pm - 3:05pm

  Remote vs In-Person Court Events

  Mary K. Hickey, Esq., Norfolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dedham
  
• 3:05pm - 3:15pm

  Communication with the Court

  Mary K. Hickey, Esq., Norfolk Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Dedham
  
• 3:15pm - 3:35pm

  Words of Warning: When Technology is Not Your Friend

  Panel
  
• 3:35pm - 3:50pm

  Technology in the Courtroom

  Patrick W. Creedon, Esq., Plymouth Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Plymouth
  
• 3:50pm - 3:55pm

  Electronic Notices

  Anne T. Mitchell, Esq., Essex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  
• 3:55pm - 4:00pm

  Recording Vault

  Anne T. Mitchell, Esq., Essex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Salem
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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