Seminar

The Judges Speak: Civil Court Litigation Do's and Don'ts

Learn What the Civil Court Judges Want You to Know to be a Better Advocate

Date

Monday, December 9, 2019

Time

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Product ID#

84572ER

Location

Hilton Garden Inn Madison West
1801 Deming Way
Middleton, WI 53562

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Credit Information: Continuing Legal Education
7.00 - WI CLE
including - Ethics: 1.00

Basic to Intermediate

Judicial Forum

Course book included with all formats

Program Description

Learn What the Civil Court Judges Want You to Know to be a Better Advocate

Knowing what your judge expects will help you navigate your case through court without detrimental bumps and hiccups. That's why we've gathered the local civil court judges to tell you up front what the rules and expectations in their courtrooms are. Take the opportunity to ask your questions and hear what other attorneys may struggle with. Up your litigation game - register today!

Hear first-hand about the judges' pet peeves and preferences.
Find out how you can speed up your case and promote settlement.
Learn when to resolve issues on your own and when to involve the judge.
Clarify the rules of evidence as they're applied in specific situations.
Identify unacceptable litigation tactics that can get you sanctioned.
Avoid common mistakes in discovery, pre-trial conferences and trial presentation.
Make your interactions with the judge positive and effective.

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level judicial forum is designed for attorneys.

Course Content

Morning Session

Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
Initial Pleadings: Laying out the Legal and Factual Issues of the Case
Answers to Common Questions Asked in Case Conferences
Case Scheduling: Fast-Tracking Options and Handling Conflicts and Delays
Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
Cooperation Between Counsel
Judges' View of Discovery
Pre-Trial Briefs that Promote Settlement
Unacceptable Pre-Trial Litigation Tactics

Afternoon Session

Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
Jury Selection and Juror Requests: What is Appropriate?
Types of Evidence Judges Value Most/Least
Witness Selection and Testimony: What Works and What's a Waste of Time for Everyone
Legal Ethics
Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts
How to Confuse the Jury: Top Mistakes Judges Have Seen
Effective Ways of Handling Facts in Controversy at Trial

Agenda / Content Covered

AM Session 9:00 - 12:00
Panel Members: Hon. Bennett J. Brantmeier; Hon. Todd J. Hepler; Hon. Frank D. Remington and Hon. Joseph G. Sciascia
Moderator: Robert J. Kasieta

Navigating the Local Civil Court Procedure: Concrete Rules and Unwritten Etiquette
Initial Pleadings: Laying out the Legal and Factual Issues of the Case
Answers to Common Questions Asked in Case Conferences
Case Scheduling: Fast-Tracking Options and Handling Conflicts and Delays
Summary Judgment Motions and Hearings
Cooperation Between Counsel
Judges' View of Discovery
1. Common Discovery Dispute Issues
2. When You Should and Should Not Make Objections
3. What is Appropriate for a Privilege Log
4. When to Use a Motion to Compel
5. How to Avoid Messing Up the Timing
6. When are Sanctions a Possibility?
Pre-Trial Briefs that Promote Settlement
Unacceptable Pre-Trial Litigation Tactics

Afternoon Session 1:00 - 4:30
Panel Members: Hon. Bennett J. Brantmeier; Hon. Todd J. Hepler; Hon. Frank D. Remington and Hon. Joseph G. Sciascia
Moderator: Robert J. Kasieta

Seeking the Judge's Guidance Outside of Scheduled Conferences
1. When is it Appropriate to Contact the Judge or the Clerk?
2. What Questions are Acceptable?
3. Is it Ok to Contact the Judge During a Deposition?
Jury Selection and Juror Requests: What is Appropriate?
Types of Evidence Judges Value Most/Least
Witness Selection and Testimony: What Works and What's a Waste of Time for Everyone
Legal Ethics (2:45 - 3:45)
1. The Meaning of "Justice" and the Role of the Judges and Attorneys in Upholding it
2. Candor Toward Tribunal
3. The Duty of Zealous Representation in the Courtroom Setting
4. How Judges and Lawyers can Work Together to Improve the Justice System
Trial Presentation Do's and Don'ts
How to Confuse the Jury: Top Mistakes Judges Have Seen
Effective Ways of Handling Facts in Controversy at Trial

Accreditation Details:

Credit Information

Continuing Legal Education
WI CLE - 7.00

including - Ethics: 1.00

Approved for 7.0 hours of CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners, including 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility (EPR) credit.

HON. BENNETT J. BRANTMEIER is a Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge.

HON. TODD J. HEPLER is a Columbia County Circuit Court Judge.

HON. FRANK D. REMINGTON is a Dane County Circuit Court Judge.

HON. JOSEPH G. SCIASCIA is a Dodge County Circuit Court Judge.

MODERATOR - ROBERT J. KASIETA is the founder of Kasieta Legal Group, LLC, in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a certified civil pretrial and trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Kasieta practices in civil litigation, with an emphasis on plaintiff personal injury and employment cases, as well as commercial litigation. He has written and taught extensively in the areas of trial practice, personal injury law and insurance law, and is an instructor of trial practice at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Mr. Kasieta is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, and all Wisconsin courts. He is a member of the Dane County Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Kasieta earned his B.S. degree, summa cum laude, from Northern Michigan University and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School.

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