This program will provide a unique opportunity for new litigators to learn valuable lessons in litigation practice and strategy. The panel of experienced attorneys in varying levels of practice, will address important considerations and nuances of Massachusetts Civil Superior Court. The discussion will take you from commencement through pre-trial and offer tips, tricks and pitfalls that every new civil litigator should know!
Panelists will lead a detailed discussion on the various stages in the life cycle of a litigation matter, including commencement, discovery, summary judgment and pre-trial. The program will be geared towards new civil litigators however, it may be useful for experienced pratictioners to join the discussion and add their own tips and experiences.
Specific topics:
Commencement
a. Complaint
b. Answer
c. Motions to Dismiss / For Judgment on the Pleadings
d. Special Assignment
Discovery
a. Written Discovery
b. Depositions
c. Expert Discovery
Summary Judgment
Pre-Trial
If you intend to take a course for CLE credit, please make sure your state is listed in the "Accreditation" section to the upper right of the program description. Accreditation displayed is unique to the purchased program format (live conference, live webcast, on demand, podcast). Credit totals listed for live conferences are the maximum credits available. Credits issued will be based upon actual time in attendance. Credit totals for other formats are for complete programs. Partial credit is not available for any online or downloadable format.
West LegalEdcenter will not provide accreditation for states not listed.
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