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1. Evaluating the Case
2. Key Elements of UM/UIM Coverage
3. Reductions and Offsets
4. Subrogation and Liens
5. Ethical Traps to Avoid
6. Pre-Litigation Activity
7. Arbitration and Mediation
8. Trial: Beyond the Basics

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1. EVALUATING THE CASE
   9:00 - 9:45, John M. Cinti and David W. Burns
   1. Initial Considerations for the Plaintiff
   2. Initial Considerations for the Defense
   3. Client Interview Pointers
   4. Recognizing an Auto Defect Case
2. KEY ELEMENTS OF UM/UIM COVERAGE
   9:45 - 10:30, Steven Antinoff
   1. Understanding the Statutes
   2. Case Law and Legislative Update
   3. Policy Coverage Considerations
   4. Policy Exclusions and Limitations
   5. Hit and Run Coverage
   6. Policy Arbitration Requirements
   7. Stacking Coverage and Who Pays?
   8. Rental Vehicles
3. REDUCTIONS AND OFFSETS
   10:45 - 11:30, Steven Antinoff
   1. Collateral Source
   2. Direct Indemnity for Medical Expense and for Basic Reparations Benefits
   3. Damages Paid by or on Behalf of Party Responsible for the Injury
   4. Damages Paid under the Policy in Settlement of a Liability Claim
   5. Damages Paid under Disability Benefit Law
   6. Workers' Compensation
4. SUBROGATION AND LIENS
   11:30 - 12:15, John M. Cinti
   1. Legal Elements of a Subrogation Claim
   2. Typical Documentation Necessary
   3. Subrogation of PIP
   4. ERISA
   5. Medicaid
   6. Medicare
   7. Bankruptcy
5. ETHICAL TRAPS TO AVOID
   1:15 - 2:15, John M. Cinti
   1. Who is the Client?
   2. Multiple Representation
   3. Fee Agreements and Retention
   4. Guarding against Malpractice
6. PRE-LITIGATION ACTIVITY
   2:15 - 2:45, David W. Burns
   1. Choice of Venue
   2. Discovery
   3. Locating and Preparing Experts
   4. Establishing Damages
   5. Voluntary Disclosures
   6. Pre-Trial Motions Practice
7. ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION
   3:00 - 3:45, David W. Burns
   1. Motion to Compel Arbitration
   2. Mandatory or Voluntary Arbitration
   3. How the Adjuster's Settlement Authority is Restricted
   4. Arbitration Pros and Cons
   5. Proactive Steps to Avoid Bad Faith Claims
   6. Scope of Review
8. TRIAL: BEYOND THE BASICS
   3:45 - 4:30, Steven Antinoff
   1. Jury and Non-Jury Venue
   2. Proving and Disputing Damages
   3. Introducing Evidence
   4. Utilizing Forensic Science
   5. Accident Reconstruction
   6. Demonstrating Injury Impact
   7. Direct and Cross-Examination
   8. Effective Opening and Closing Statements
   9. Motions Practice during Trial
   10. Anticipating an Appeal: Framing Issues for Appeal

STEVEN ANTINOFF is an attorney with the law firm of Parker Young & Antinoff, where he practices in the area of defense litigation focusing on automobile negligence. He frequently speaks for various professional groups on defense litigation. Mr. Antinoff is a member of the Camden County (former member, Board of Trustees) and the Burlington County bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Maryland and his J.D. degree for the University of Pittsburgh.

DAVID W. BURNS is a partner with the law firm of Lackovara & Burns, LLC, where his main area of practice is civil litigation with a focus on plaintiff personal injury matters; including those arising from motor vehicle negligence, premises liability and products liability. Mr. Burns has maintained his designation by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a certified civil trial attorney since 1999. He has served on the Board of Governors of the American Trial Lawyers Association of New Jersey and as chairperson of the Personal Injury Subcommittee of the Burlington County Bar Association. Mr. Burns has served as neutral arbitrator on binding arbitrations and as court-appointed counsel on cases involving minors' personal injury claims. He is currently a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice and continues to serve as an arbitrator in the Superior Court of Burlington County. He earned his B.S. degree from Saint Joseph's University and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden.

JOHN M. CINTI is an attorney with the law firm of Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP, where his main area of practice is civil litigation and focuses on personal injury defense and insurance coverage disputes. He was designated a certified civil trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court in 2004. Mr. Cinti is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Defense Association, and previously served as chairman of the automobile law subcommittee for that organization. He also continues to serve as an arbitrator in the Superior Courts of Mercer and Burlington counties. Mr. Cinti is admitted to the New Jersey State, New York State and Pennsylvania bar associations, as well as the New Jersey Federal District Court and 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Scranton and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark.

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