Product Description

Every attorney who has tried a case has been faced with the question of how a certain, crucial piece of evidence can either be admitted or kept out from the trial of a case. Perhaps it is a document originally written in Japanese with a translation, a photograph of an accident scene taken by a deceased photographer, a newspaper article, a police report, or the results of a blood test. Similarly, attorneys are frequently faced with difficult witnesses that either require a great deal of preparation to put on the stand, or to elicit certain points during cross-examination. 

This seminar provides both experienced and new practitioners with real-life examples and suggestions to demystify the trial courts, the handling of witnesses, and the effective use of evidence at trial. With a panel of experienced civil litigation practitioners, this seminar provides insight into how evidence can be used effectively at trial. In addition, there is time to discuss their experience in what works and, perhaps most importantly, what doesn't work! The seminar touches on the latest issues in the introduction of real and demonstrative evidence in both the criminal and civil contexts as well as the latest in electronic discovery.

Agenda & Materials

• 1:00 PM – 1:05 PM

  Introduction

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  Donald L. Pitman, III, Esq., The Pitman Law Offices LLC , Newburyport
  
• 1:05 PM – 1:22 PM

  Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Specific Pre-Trial Considerations; Superior Court

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  Kathy Jo Cook, Esq., Sheff & Cook LLC , Boston
  
• 1:22 PM - 1:45 PM

  Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Specific Pre-Trial Considerations; Federal Court

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  Christopher P. Sullivan, Esq., Robins Kaplan LLP , Boston
  
• 1:45 PM - 1:51 PM

  Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Specific Pre-Trial Considerations; District Court

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  Donald L. Pitman, III, Esq., The Pitman Law Offices LLC , Newburyport
  
• 1:51 PM - 2:03 PM

  Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Specific Pre-Trial Considerations; Probate & Family Court

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• 2:03 PM - 2:58 PM

  Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Direct and Cross Examination of Lay Witnesses

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  Kathy Jo Cook, Esq., Sheff & Cook LLC , Boston
  Christopher P. Sullivan, Esq., Robins Kaplan LLP , Boston
  
• 3:00 PM – 3:10 PM

  Break
• 3:10 PM – 3:42 PM

  Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Documentary Evidence

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  Donald L. Pitman, III, Esq., The Pitman Law Offices LLC , Newburyport
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• 3:42 PM – 4:15 PM

  Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Direct and Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses

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  Kathy Jo Cook, Esq., Sheff & Cook LLC , Boston
  Christopher P. Sullivan, Esq., Robins Kaplan LLP , Boston
  
• 4:15 PM – 4:40 PM

  Trial Practice in the Era of COVID-19 & Key Takeaways

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  Panel
  

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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