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| From Event: Drafting Pleadings and Motions for Paralegals, held October 2010.
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Program Description
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Pleadings and motions are the foundations upon which good cases are built. If you're asked to create them, you need to be able to analyze the situation and apply sound legal reasoning in order to fulfill the specific intent of the document. Discover the key elements of these documents so you can create drafts that your attorney can work from.
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Course Content
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- Kinds of Pleadings
- Key Elements in Drafting a Pleading
- Motions
- Tips for Writing a Better Pleading or Motion
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Continuing Education Credits:
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Florida Registered Paralegal Program - Florida Registered Paralegal: 1.00 FL - Credit Approval Expiration 10/20/2012 National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. - NALA: 1.00 National - Credit Approval Expiration 10/20/2012 Ohio Certified Paralegals - Ohio Certified Paralegals: 1.00 OH - Credit Approval Expiration 10/20/2012 Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico - Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico: 1.00 NM - Credit Approval Expiration 10/20/2012 Washington State Paralegal Association - Washington State Paralegal Association: 1.00 WA - Credit Approval Expiration 10/20/2012
* denotes specialty credits
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Note: This course does not qualify for NBI Subscription savings. For information on IPE bulk pricing options, please call 1-800-793-5274.
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Agenda / Content Covered:
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Session Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Presenter: Heather A. Neal - Kinds of Pleadings
- Key Elements in Drafting a Pleading
- Motions
- Tips for Writing a Better Pleading or Motion
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HEATHER A. NEAL is an attorney at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA in Phoenix, Arizona. Following graduation from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, she joined a growing law firm in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where she practiced general litigation, personal injury, employment law, collections and premises liability. After several years of representing plaintiffs in a variety of litigation, Ms. Neal then moved to Phoenix, Arizona and joined the law firm of Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA, where her primary focus changed to the defense of health care professionals. Ms. Neal's primary practice areas are health care, medical malpractice, long-term care litigation and premises liability. Ms. Neal has defended physicians, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, group homes and home health care groups. Since joining Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA, she has contributed to several compendiums sponsored and published by the American Law Firm Association, the most recent entitled "Health Law Compendium 2008: Document Retention Policies: Applicable State Law and Best Practices for the Healthcare Industry." Ms. Neal also has spoken at seminars for the Arizona Podiatry Board and various seminars for National Business Institute concerning medical malpractice issues and regulatory law. Ms. Neal is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and South Carolina. She is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and the South Carolina, American and Maricopa County bar associatons. Ms. Neal received her B.A.degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia and her J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Please refer to Continuing Education Credit FAQ for general information about seeking
credit for your participation in one of our continuing education programs.
Additionally, our team of credit specialists are here to answer your specific credit-related
questions weekdays 7am - 5pm Central:
Phone: 866-240-1890
Email: credit@nbi-sems.com
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ACCREDITATION DETAILS:
Florida Registered Paralegal Program
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FL
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FLRPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/20/2012
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This course will qualify for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program.
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National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.
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LA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/20/2012
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This seminar meets the requirements of the Certifying Board for Legal Assistants of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc., for 1.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal assistant education self-study credit required to maintain the CLA (Certified Legal Assistant) credential.
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Ohio Certified Paralegals
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OH
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OHPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/20/2012
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This course will qualify for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
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Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico
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NM
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NLA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/20/2012
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Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
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Washington State Paralegal Association
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WA
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WPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/20/2012
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Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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