About This Course
This program covers the last steps in successful litigation of a high-frequency police liability case based on a hypothetical fact pattern, whether you are for the plaintiff or the defense. The first program involved case selection, representation and initial pleadings. The second program dealt with discovery, evidence and motions practice. This program covers pre-trial, trial and post-trial from the plaintiff’s and defense perspective. In this practical program you will learn how to evaluate your case, prepare for the final pre-trial conference and presentation of witnesses, pick the best jury, master examination and cross-examination of liability and damages witnesses, give memorable openings and closings, draft special jury instructions and verdict forms, handle the qualified immunity question at trial, protect the record for appeal, and prepare and defend attorney’s fee petitions.