Product Description

Even in this era of the vanishing trial, there will always be a need for trial lawyers. Once, young lawyers learned their craft by apprenticing for senior lawyers and trying smaller cases on their own. Today, however, trials have become rare and expensive propositions. Up-and-coming trial lawyers now need to find new and creative ways to acquire the knowledge and skill needed to be ready for trial. Get the benefits of hearing dozens of tips and anecdotes from experienced judges who have spent thousands of hours in the courtroom trying cases, no matter what your experience level!

Join our moderator, veteran trial attorney Richard Zielinski, and learn what this panel of Superior Court Judges want practitioners to know about litigation and trial practice. The panel format allows the Judges to offer their insights on a variety of topics, while also hearing and responding to their colleagues. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the judicial perspective, and be better prepared the next time you walk into Superior Court!

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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• 2:11 pm - 2:25 pm

  Tips for Effective Legal Writing

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  Hon. Janet L. Sanders,
  
• 2:26 pm - 2:40 pm

  Tips for Summary Judgment Motions

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  Hon. Merita A. Hopkins,
  
• 2:41 pm - 2:55 pm

  Jury Selection and Voir Dire

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  Hon. Robert L. Ullmann, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:56 pm - 3:10 pm

  Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

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  Hon. Valerie A. Yarashus, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:11 pm - 3:25 pm

  Direct Examination (including witness preparation)

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  Hon. Paul D. Wilson, Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.)
  
• 3:25 pm - 3:35 pm

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:36 pm - 3:50 pm

  Cross Examination

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  Hon. Valerie A. Yarashus, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 3:51 pm - 4:05 pm

  Trial Evidence and Objections

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  Hon. Janet L. Sanders,
  
• 4:06 pm - 4:20 pm

  Effective Use of Experts at Trial

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  Hon. Robert L. Ullmann, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 4:21 pm - 4:35 pm

  Effective Use of Technology in the Courtroom

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  Hon. Merita A. Hopkins,
  
• 4:36 pm - 4:50 pm

  How Young Lawyers Can Learn to Become Great Trial Lawyers

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  Hon. Paul D. Wilson, Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.)
  

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