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. Perhaps it is a document originally written in Japanese with a translation, a photograph of an accident scene taken by a now-deceased photographer, a newspaper article, a police report, or blood test results. 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 new and experienced practitioners with real-life examples and suggestions to demystify the trial courts, the handling of witnesses, and the effective use of evidence at trial. Taught by a panel of practitioners experienced in civil litigation, this seminar provides insight into how evidence can be used effectively at trial. In addition, the faculty 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

• 1:00pm - 1:05pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Donald L. Pitman, III, Esq., The Pitman Law Offices LLC , Newburyport
  
• 1:05pm - 2:15pm

  Introducing & Excluding Evidence at Trial: Specific Pre-Trial Considerations

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  Kathy Jo Cook, Esq., Sheff & Cook LLC , Boston
  Martin F. Kane, II, Esq., McGrath & Kane , Boston
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  Martha R. Bagley, Esq., Brigantine, P.C. , Topsfield
  
• 2:15pm - 3:00pm

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

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  Martha R. Bagley, Esq., Brigantine, P.C. , Topsfield
  Kathy Jo Cook, Esq., Sheff & Cook LLC , Boston
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• 3:00pm - 3:10pm

  Break
• 3:10pm - 5:00pm

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

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  Martha R. Bagley, Esq., Brigantine, P.C. , Topsfield
  Kathy Jo Cook, Esq., Sheff & Cook LLC , Boston
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Special Program Materials:

• A Practical Guide to Introducing Evidence in Massachusetts

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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