CLE: Tort Law: Back to Basics
Don’t miss this nuts-and-bolts examination of the personal injury litigation process! This back-to-basics seminar covers all aspects of the personal injury litigation case – from pretrial to post-trial – and pays particular attention to updated and emerging issues. Both plaintiff and defendant attorneys with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this seminar in Chicago on February 12 will better understand: how to open and investigate a case; the importance of preserving evidence; what information to include when drafting a complaint; how to file a motion to dismiss; how to conduct both a direct- and cross-examination of the treating physician; how to conduct yourself when appearing on the motion call; the necessary qualifications for an expert witness; when to file for a Motion of Summary Judgment; the contents of a post-trial motion and how to respond; how to amicably settle your case through mediation; the emerging issues and ethical concerns in personal injury litigation; and much more!
The program is presented by the ISBA Tort Law Section and qualifies for 6.5 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval).