About the Program
To be the best, you need to see the best in
action. Discover what works, and what doesn’t. Study time-tested
techniques, and the latest strategies. Then, and only then, will you
become a better litigator.
And that’s exactly what you’ll turn into by attending the
17th Annual Institute of Trial Practice. It’s an in-depth
analysis of the skills you need to win in court! Join
this fast-paced seminar, as teams of Wisconsin’s top litigators
try a legal malpractice case (a first for ABOTA) before Honorable Mark
A. Mangerson, ABOTA’s Judge of the Year.
Stay two steps ahead
You’ll delve into every phase of the trial as it would unfold in
court – getting rare and valuable insights from behind the bench,
thanks to commentary from Judge Mangerson. It’s the perfect
setting to pick up effective techniques you can put to use during your
next trial. In fact, this interactive seminar will provide you with the
knowledge you need to ...
- Speak with authority and become more decisive when conducting
direct examinations.
- Anticipate your opponent’s every move so you don’t get
caught off-guard during cross-examination of attorney experts.
- Seize the moment from the very beginning to maximize the
jury’s interest with your concise opening statements.
- Drive your point home persuasively during closing arguments by
highlighting the most important aspects of the case.
Understand what it takes to win
With real world demonstrations and analysis, this seminar is a must
– case closed! So elevate your courtroom abilities to the next
level, and register today.
Case Synopsis
Meet Attorney Joe Wharton. After spending three years with the claims
department at General Insurance, he’s now a new associate in a
small general practice firm in Rice Lake. His first plaintiff’s
personal injury case involved ten year old Erin Ryan. She suffered a
closed-head injury while sledding, after being struck by a car traveling
too fast on a snowy side street. Attorney Wharton sued the driver and
his carrier. He decided against using a reconstruction engineer after an
informal consultation. At mediation, he gave a Pierringer Release to the
neighbors who built a “sled run” in their front yard that
Erin was using at the time of the accident. When the jury determined the
injury was “just an accident,” Erin’s parents sued Joe
for malpractice – giving Attorney Wharton another first for his
resume: BECOMING A DEFENDANT.
About ABOTA
The Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter is sanctioned by the American Board of Trial
Advocates, and committed to improving the quality of legal
representation, promoting the art of advocacy, and efficiently
administrating justice. To qualify as a member, attorneys must: be
nominated by another member, achieve at least six years of active
experience as a trial lawyer, and have tried at least 25 jury trials to
conclusion over the course of their careers. If you’re interested
in learning more about the organization, contact the Wisconsin Chapter
President, Marie A. Stanton.
Volunteer members of the Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter present this
seminar. Their commitment of time, talent, and energy in service to the
Bar is much appreciated.
Special thanks go out to our colleagues at Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company for their assistance in bringing this program to you.
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