Professional Development Series
These programs aim to assist you in planning your career from making long term plans to how to adapt and behave in a professional setting. Receive advice from successful young lawyers and seasoned practitoners that will set the building blocks to a fulfilling career. If you are interested in contributing content, contact Chris Fortier at crfortier@gmail.com.
Personal Injury Law
The work of a personal injury lawyer can sound intimidating but do you know what it consists of? This relevant, timely, and informative program details the basics of personal injury practice, including an overview of the players in your case, the steps the case will go through, and how to proceed your case through the process. From the First Day in Practice Seminar, March 1, 2013.
Faculty: Elliott Buckner, Esq. , Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana Buckner, Richmond
Topics:
2:00 – Presenter’s Story
6:00 - The Feeling from the Plaintiff's Side
7:08 - Know Your Opponent - The Insurance Company
9:43 - Know Your Case, Know Yourself, and the Intake Process
14:02 - Dealing with the Business Side of the Practice/Investigations
17:42 - Top 10 Tasks for Investigations
24:45 - Document Retention and Destruction Best Practices
26:58 - Court Reporters and Third Parties
28:21 - Pre-Litigation Settlement
31:19 - Trial Considerations
34:47 - Obtaining Coverage Information from Insurer
36:47 - Preparing for Discovery
38:25 - Test Juries
40:25 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (Arbitration/Mediation)
42:50 - Post-Trial, Post-Settlement Must-Do's
48:17 - Force Multipliers - Associate Counsels
49:54 - Final Advice from the Presenter/Personal Tips