What are you willing to do to give your civil cases the best chances for success? The sure path to a favorable outcome – no matter if you're a novice or just need a refresher – is having a rock solid foundation in the basics. You'll never have two cases that are exactly the same, so you need to be able to easily manage the day-to-day issues in case something unusual comes your way. How do your civil trial skills stand up? Are you ready to deal with whatever situation arises?

Learn savvy civil practice skills easily! From the comfort of your desk, you'll get the knowledge you need to select the best jury for your case, deliver a compelling case at trial, knowledgeably handle post-trial issues and keep your practice on an even ethical keel. Order today!

1. How to Select the Right Jury for Your Case
2. How to Present Your Case at Trial
3. How to Handle Post-Trial Issues
4. How to Avoid Common Ethical Pitfalls

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1. HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT JURY FOR YOUR CASE
   9:00 - 11:00, James L. Haszard
   1. Preparing for Jury Selection
   2. Uncovering Cultural and Prejudicial Biases
   3. FAQs About Jury Instructions
   4. Making a Connection With Potential Jurors
   5. Uncovering Attitudes, Biases and Values That May Impact Your Case
   6. The Art of Asking the Right Questions
   7. Importance of Active Listening
   8. Preemptory Challenges and Challenges for Cause
   9. Using Jury Surveys and Questionnaires
2. HOW TO PRESENT YOUR CASE AT TRIAL
   11:15 - 12:45, Steven E. Guenzel
   1. Opening Statements - Effectively Delivering the Burden of Proof
   2. Effectively Using Evidence to Support Your Case
   3. Tips and Techniques for Direct Examination
   4. Successful Cross-Examination
   5. How and When to Make Objections
   6. Using Rebuttal to Cast Doubt on the Other Side
   7. Powerful Closing Arguments
3. HOW TO HANDLE POST-TRIAL ISSUES
   1:45 - 3:15, Richard F. Hitz
   1. Judgment - Where Do You Go From Here?
   2. Motions After the Verdict - What is Allowed in Your State?
   3. Appeals - What Constitutes Requesting a Higher Court's Review?
4. HOW TO AVOID COMMON ETHICAL PITFALLS
   3:30 - 4:30, Richard L. Boucher
   1. Handling Highly Prejudicial Evidence
   2. Handling Questions of Jurors During Voir Dire
   3. Talking to Witnesses Before They Testify
   4. Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

RICHARD L. BOUCHER is the senior trial lawyer with the Boucher Law Firm in Lincoln. Mr. Boucher focuses his practice in the areas of civil trial, civil appeals, mediation, personal injury, wrongful death, governmental law, nonprofit corporations, identity theft, credit law, health care licensing, legal audits, high-end employment cases, personal injury death and medical negligence. He is a member of the Lincoln Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association (member, Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution; House of Delegates) and the American Bar Association. He also is a member of the Nebraska Trial Lawyers Association and is vice chair of the Lincoln City Charter Review Commission. Mr. Boucher received his B.S. degree from Bradley University and his J.D. degree from Villanova University School of Law.

STEVEN E. GUENZEL is a member of the Lincoln law office of Johnson Flodman Guenzel & Widger Law Firm, where he practices in the areas of probate, trial practice and utility law. Mr. Guenzel is admitted to practice in Nebraska. He was a adjunct professor of law and legal writing at the University of Nebraska College of Law. Mr. Guenzel is a member of the Lincoln and Nebraska State (House of Delegates, 1987-1991 and 1995-1999) bar associations. He earned his B.S. degree, with high distinction, from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and his J.D. degree from the University of Nebraska.

JAMES L. HASZARD is a partner in the Lincoln law firm of McHenry, Haszard, Hansen, Roth & Hupp, P.C., LLO, where he focuses his practice in the areas of business law, personal injury, social security disability and mediation. Mr. Haszard is a member of the Lincoln and Nebraska State bar associations and the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys. He received his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

RICHARD F. HITZ is an attorney with the Omaha firm of Hauptman, O'Brien, Wolf & Lathrop, P.C., where he practices in the areas of personal injury, nursing home negligence, assisted living negligence, institutional/corporate negligence, wrongful death and veterans benefits. Mr. Hitz is a member of Sarpy County, Omaha, Nebraska State and American bar associations, the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for Justice. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska and his J.D. degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln College of Law.

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