Due to the highly technical nature and continued rise of medical malpractice claims, it is imperative to stay on top of the skills needed for a successful outcome to your case. Order today to gain a thorough understanding of a common medical malpractice case from start to finish.

1. Effective New Client Screening and Intake
2. Medicine 101 for Attorneys
3. Effective Trial Preparation
4. The Expert's Role: How to Make or Break Your Case
5. Ethical Traps to Avoid
6. Tips and Tricks for Successful Settlement Negotiation
7. Tactical Trial Pointers

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1. EFFECTIVE NEW CLIENT SCREENING AND INTAKE
   9:00 - 9:45, Thomas J. Potter
   1. Initial Client Interview
   2. Which Cases to Avoid–Assess the Validity of the Case
   3. Utilize Medical Expert Consultation Before Agreeing to Take the Case
2. MEDICINE 101 FOR ATTORNEYS
   9:45 - 10:30, Danielle Mikalajunas Fogel
   1. Terminology You'll Need to Know and Use
   2. Common Medical Procedures Encountered in Medical Malpractice
   3. Deciphering Medical Records
   4. Resources for General Medical Info
   5. Experimental Therapy and Alternative Medicine
3. EFFECTIVE TRIAL PREPARATION
   10:45 - 12:00, Timothy J. DeMore
   1. Compelling Discovery
   2. New FRCP Rules of Electronic Evidence
   3. Taking and Defending Depositions
   4. Using Technology to Collect and Analyze Data
   5. Initial Court Filings
   6. Preserving and Organizing Evidence for Trial
   7. Sample Checklist
4. THE EXPERT'S ROLE: HOW TO MAKE OR BREAK YOUR CASE
   1:00 - 1:45, Thomas J. Potter
   1. Locating Experts
   2. Interviewing Tactics
   3. Threshold for Qualification
   4. Preparing Experts
   5. Avoiding Expert Bias
   6. Dangers of Relying Too Heavily on Professional Testifiers
5. ETHICAL TRAPS TO AVOID
   1:45 - 2:45, Steven Shahan
   1. Competing Interests: Physicians and Insurance Companies
   2. Medical Records Confidentiality
   3. Practice Advertisement
6. TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESSFUL SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATION
   3:00 - 3:45, Timothy J. DeMore
   1. Calculating Damages
   2. Effectively Negotiating the Deal
   3. Drafting and Documenting the Proposed Settlement
      1. Partial Settlements
      2. Multiple Party Settlements
7. TACTICAL TRIAL POINTERS
   3:45 - 4:30, Steven Shahan
   1. Tips for Jury Selection
   2. Effective Opening and Closing Statements
   3. Proof of Causation
   4. Introducing Medical Records
   5. Direct and Cross-Examination
   6. Proving Damages

TIMOTHY J. DeMORE is a partner with the law firm of Hiscock & Barclay LLP. Mr. DeMore is an experienced trial attorney, having successfully tried numerous high profile cases to verdict in state and federal courts. He has also successfully argued multiple appeals in state and federal courts on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. DeMore's practice is focused on a variety of litigation matters, including products liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, subrogation claims and insurance defense cases. He earned his B.A. degree from Gettysburg College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law. Mr. DeMore is a member of the New York State and Onondaga County (co-chair, Trial Lawyers Section) bar associations and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

DANIELLE MIKALAJUNAS FOGEL is an attorney at Sugarman Law Firm LLP. Ms. Fogel is experienced in resolving liability cases including insurance defense, personal injury and medical malpractice. Previously, she was a forensic scientist for the New York State Police. Ms. Fogel is admitted to practice before all New York state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. She is a member of the American, New York State, Onondaga County and Central New York Women's (board member, director of membership) bar associations. Ms. Fogel attended Albany College of Pharmacy and earned her B.S. degree, cum laude, in biology/psychology at Utica College of Syracuse University. She earned her J.D. degree from Syracuse University College of Law. Ms. Fogel is vice president of the Stevens Swan Humane Association of Oneida County and formerly taught constitutional law as an adjunct professor at Cayuga Community College.

THOMAS J. POTTER is a partner with the law firm of DelDuchetto & Potter, where he practices in the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury. He is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Potter has previously lectured to various professionals on issues relating to medical malpractice and personal injury law. Prior to his current work in New York, he represented patients in medical malpractice claims. He also worked as a medical malpractice defense attorney in the state of New Jersey. Mr. Potter earned his B.A. degree from Fairfield University and his J.D. degree from Seton Hall University. He is a member of the New York State and Onondaga County bar associations. Mr. Potter was named as one of the top 50 malpractice attorneys in the state of New York by the New York State Bar Association.

STEVEN SHAHAN is a partner in the Syracuse law firm of Taddeo & Shahan, LLP, where he practices in the areas of emergency medical services law, medical malpractice defense, commercial litigation, personal injury and construction. He received his B.A. degree from Columbia University and his J.D. degree from Syracuse University College of Law. Mr. Shahan is a certified emergency medical technician and a firefighter/EMT on a volunteer basis. He is also the assistant chief of a volunteer fire department. Mr. Shahan is a member of the Onondaga County, New York State and American bar associations.

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