November 17: Preparing for a Trial as a Solo Attorney

Join LawPay's Director of Education, Claude Ducloux, for a 60-minute presentation covering:

• Preparing the non-trial lawyer for a trial before the court;
• Understanding the business/ethics side of litigation and ethics of fee-setting;
• Understanding WHY you’re going to court;
• Developing a trial theme; Defining elements of the case or defense and evidence required for each;
• Preparing witnesses ahead of time;
• Simple yet effective presentation techniques;
• Scoping out your courtroom/court staff ahead of time;
• Scheduling how you will present your evidence;
• Understanding standard objections;
• Ethical rules about evidence, offers of testimony, and the duty to correct false testimony;
• Drafting your judgment early and other necessities;
• Courtroom choreography—where you’ll sit or set up and the room;
• Keeping track of exhibits and rulings during trial; and
• Handling your client throughout the process and setting reasonable expectations.

Title:
Preparing for a Trial as a Solo Attorney

Date+Time:
November 17, 2021
4pm Eastern / 3pm Central / 2pm Mountain / 1pm Pacific
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
Claude Ducloux, LawPay's director of education, ethics and compliance, has nearly four decades of experience practicing law. Claude has earned many professional honors for his dedication to educating attorneys, including the Gene Cavin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Continuing Education.
Credit:

The sponsor's website does not list CLE credit as available. You might be able to self-apply for credit in your jurisdiction.

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