Differences Between State & Federal Trial Practice
Procedural, strategy, and cultural differences
- Product Number: 2260121WBA
- Publication Date: 10/31/2025
- Length: 2 hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2025 MCLE, Inc.
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This program is designed to provide practical tips for litigators who practice—or want to practice—in both Massachusetts state and federal courts. The panel compares and contrasts key aspects of trial practice, focusing on strategies to avoid missteps and effective advocacy in both forums. Experienced lawyers who practice in both courts highlight the procedural, strategic, and cultural differences between the two court systems, focusing on pre-trial motions, discovery, and trial practice.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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10:00am - 10:05am
Welcome and Introduction
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9:33am - 10:11am
Standing Order 1-17: Background, Applicability, Qualifications, Requirements, Duties, Changes and Fees
on demand video Add to CartMala M. Rafik, Esq., Rosenfeld & Rafik, PC , Boston
Inga S. Bernstein, Esq., Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP , Boston
Beth R. Myers, Esq., Zucker Law Group LLP , Boston
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10:11am - 10:36am
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10:36am - 10:47am
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10:47am - 10:57am
Break
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10:57am - 11:17am
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11:17am - 12:01pm
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10:05am -10:25am
Big Picture: Key Differences Between State and Federal Court
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12:01pm - 12:21pm
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12:21pm - 12:30pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
on demand video Add to CartMala M. Rafik, Esq., Rosenfeld & Rafik, PC , Boston
Inga S. Bernstein, Esq., Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP , Boston
Beth R. Myers, Esq., Zucker Law Group LLP , Boston
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12:21pm - 12:30pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
on demand video Add to CartMala M. Rafik, Esq., Rosenfeld & Rafik, PC , Boston
Inga S. Bernstein, Esq., Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP , Boston
Beth R. Myers, Esq., Zucker Law Group LLP , Boston
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10:25am - 10:45am
Discovery Practice in Action
Panel
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10:45am - 11:05am
Summary Judgment & Pretrial Motions
Panel
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11:05am - 11:25am
Expert Witnesses: Disclosures & Challenges
Panel
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11:25am - 11:30am
Jury Selection & Voir Dire
Panel
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11:30am - 11:50am
Trial Practice: Navigating the Courtroom
Panel
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11:50am - 12:00pm
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
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