Pincus 18th Annual Superior Court Boot Camp
Andrew H. Friedman to Speak at The Pincus 18th Annual Superior Court Boot Camp
October 13, 2023 – Andrew H. Friedman will speak at the 18th Annual Superior Court Boot Camp, presented by Pincus Professional Education. Mr. Friedman will be speaking alongside multiple Superior Court judges, including Hon. Lawrence H. Cho (Los Angeles Superior Court), Hon. Harold W. Hopp (Riverside Superior Court), Hon. Kira L. Klatchko (Riverside Superior Court) and Hon. Laura A. Seigle (Los Angeles Superior Court). Also speaking with Mr. Friedman will be many preeminent plaintiff and defendant employment attorneys and other litigators, including Rachel Gezerseh (Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP), Angel James Horacek (Law Offices of Angel J. Horacek, P.C.), Courtney Abrams (Courtney Abrams, P.C.), Jason Liang (Liang Ly LLP), Ryan T. Moore (Fox Rothschild LLP), Adam K. Shea (Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP), Matthew C. Slentz (Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC), and Kimberly A. Valentine (Valentine Law Group).
Pincus describes this program as follows: This dynamic and information-packed program will teach you all about litigating in California State Court. It will also teach you what you need to know to be a successful litigator in any court. The program covers your case in state court from start to finish – from developing your case themes, to CMCs, discovery, depos, and motions on through to your pre-trial, trial and post-trial tasks. Check out the agenda tab above to see the details.
Many large and medium-sized firms send multiple associates each year to this program (and to our Federal Court Boot Camp), because they value the instruction and insight provided. In fact t, if you are from a firm that wants to send four or more attorneys, give us a call for an extra special discount. We have multiple judges teaching at each location – many who have taught this course for years. We also have plaintiff and defense attorneys from large and small firms and solos teaching, to make sure you get a variety of perspectives on each topic.
This is a great program for newer attorneys or attorneys wanting to get the court’s perspective on effective litigation techniques. If you are looking for a more advanced or in-depth course on litigation topics, we offer two-part courses on depositions and jury selection as well. The entire seminar is designed to teach you not only what you must do, but also how to do it. The faculty also helps you understand common or easily made mistakes and how to avoid them. This program covers a lot of ground in a short amount of time, so come prepared to learn and to take a lot of notes! Click on the Agenda Tab to see the detailed agenda.
It is an invaluable resource that will help guide you through your cases and ensure your success. Just graduated law school? – can’t miss it. You don’t get these skills and this practical advice in law school. Been an attorney for a while, but have not yet done much beyond document review? This course is for you. Getting ready to take on more litigation related responsibilities at your firm? This course is for you. Has it been a long time since you’ve been in the courtroom or written a motion? This one’s for you as well. And if you’re with a law firm – join many other large law firms and send your multiple associates each year.
9:00 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
The Early Stuff: Case Themes and Strategies, Advice on submitting Complaints & Answers; Demurrers and Motions to Strike, CMCs
- Complaints and Answers
- Rules and Timelines
- How to do it
- Strategies
- Common Mistakes
- Demurrers/Motions to Strike
- Demurrers v. Answers
- Case Management Conference / Scheduling Your Case
9:55 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Discovery in State Court
- Discovery
- Regular Discovery in state court
- Types in state court
- Motions that occur during Discovery, including motions for sanctions
- Overlooked Deadlines
- Procedural Issues that are often missed/common mistakes
- Strategies and choices
- For Settlements
- For Trial
- Superior Court v. Federal Court
- RFPs
- E-Discovery
- Latest State Rules, changes in rules
- Strategies
- Cost Saving Measures
- Mistakes not to make
- Important state cases
- Motions to Compel
10:55 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
BREAK
11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Depositions in State Court
- Rules Strategies & Timelines for state court
- State v. Federal rule differences and strategy differences
- Deciding whom to depose
- Taking good depositions – Mistakes not to make
- Making effective use of depositions at trial in state court
- Practical examples, discussion of anything in the handout
12:05 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Oral Argument
- Any state rules or court customs/questions they should ask?
- Top tips
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Motions for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication
- Timeline
- Responses and Replies – Organization and Effectiveness
- What is effective and what is not
- What is persuasive?
- What judges look for
- Common mistakes not to make
- Practical Examples, discussion of handout material
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Heading to Trial and Additional Motions
- Heading to Trial
- Final Status Conference
- Trial Outline
- Motions to Exclude Witnesses from Courtroom
- Motions in Limine
Additional Motions
- Ex parte applications
- Continuances
- Reconsideration
- Motions for Sanctions
- Motions to Exclude Witnesses from Courtroom
- 998 offers
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Your Pre-Trial Tasks, Selecting and Dealing with Your Jury
- Jury Selection in State Court – Procedure, Strategies and Questionnaires
- Jury Instructions, Jury Verdict Forms
- What to do, mistakes not to make
- State court – rules, local rules, chambers rules
- Difference between state and federal
- Evidence at Trial
- How to get evidence admitted / submitting exhibits at trial
- Laying foundation
- Objections & Hearsay Exceptions
- Privileges
- Any differences between state and federal rules/procedures
- Strategic Use
3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Your Trial
- Opening Statements
- State Court Specific
- Strategies and Advice
- Direct and Cross-Examinations of Lay Witnesses
- State Court Specific
- How to
- Strategies and Advice
- Direct and Cross-Examination of Expert witnesses
- State Court Specific
- How to
- Strategies and Advice
- Just a few tips on Closing Arguments
- State Court Specific if there are differences
- Strategies and Advice
4:25 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
BREAK
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Preserving the Record for Appeal, Post-Trial Motions and Judgments
- Preserving the Record for Appeal
- Post-Trial Motions
- Motion for a JNOV
- Motion for a New Trial
- Attorneys’ Fees
- Determining “Prevailing Party” under CCP Sec. 998, 1032 & 1033
- Filing Notice of Appeal
- Judgments
- Financial awards
- Injunctive relief
- Requirements for entry in jury trials per CCP664
- How to enforce
To learn more about the program or to register, please visit – https://new.pincusproed.com/product/superior-court-boot-camp-18th-annual-the-nuts-and-bolts-ca/
