Rhode Island MCLE - Trial Skills Courses
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppCross Examination Skills and PracticeAlthough each trial case has its own set of unique challenges, in order to conduct a successful cross-examination it is essential to follow specific guidelines. In this CLE course, experienced defense attorney Saad Siddiqui takes you through each step of how to prepare and conduct a cross examination. Drawing on his considerable experience, Mr. Siddiqui will present an overview on which witnesses to cross-examine and how to design an effective cross. More Info $501General Credit
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppWhat to Say When You Receive a “Help Me!” Call: What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Defending Criminal MattersEven if your practice never leads you to the courtroom, every attorney is bound to receive a middle-of the-night “help me!” call from a relative, friend, or acquaintance saying “I’ve been arrested! What should I do?” This CLE Course will arm you with the answers to that question. Join William McDonald, chair of the Criminal Defense department at Campolo, Middleton & McCormick in Long Island, New York, for a primer on how to advise clients about arrests, breathalyzers, and search warrants in t... More Info $501General Credit
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppEverything Is a Negotiation: Strategies and Ethical Considerations for AttorneysAll too often, traditional negotiation strategies result in blown up deals, protracted litigation, and destroyed relationships. Since we all negotiate every day, the stakes are far too high to rely on tired tactics that don’t work. Some people believe that effective negotiators are born, not made, but this presentation will prove them wrong. Join Joe Campolo, a law firm managing partner and business owner, as he shares the alternative negotiation strategies he relies on to solve problems and g... More Info $1002Total Credits0.5 Ethics
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppFinding, Keeping and Preventing Problems with Clients is as Easy as A,B,CThis unique CLE program by New York Tort lawyer and radio host Kenneth Landau will offer attorneys in all areas of practice over 100 Tips on Finding, Keeping and Avoiding problems with clients. You will learn how to educate clients about how you can be of help to them in resolving or preventing their legal problems. Best strategies for encouraging consultations, giving seminars and billing will also be covered. You will also learn the ten reasons why clients hate lawyers and how to... More Info $1002General Credits
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppJury Selection: Strategies for Winning Your CaseAre there strategies to select jurors favorable to your case? How can you recognize "dangerous" jurors? Are you selecting or de-selecting a jury? These issues and more will be explored in this CLE program, designed for both the young attorney as well as the seasoned trial attorney. Highlights include the use of rhetorical questions to plant the seeds of your case, arming jurors for deliberations, as well as uncovering and neutralizing bias. More Info $501General Credit
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppDirect and Cross Examination of Experts at Trial under New Jersey Law and ProcedureThis CLE lecture will review the relevant Rules of Court and best practices under New Jersey law for preparing for and conducting direct and cross examinations of expert witnesses. More Info $501General Credit
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppHow to Conduct and Defend Expert Depositions under New Jersey Law and ProcedureThis CLE lecture will review the relevant Rules of Court and best practices under New Jersey law for preparing your own expert witness for deposition; defending your expert’s deposition; and preparing for and conducting the deposition of the adverse expert witness. More Info $501General Credit
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppCrafting a Case: Openings and SummationsWhile a case is proven by the facts in evidence, a trial attorney’s opening and closing statements are often the most critical elements in their success. Developing a compelling opening and summation must begin early in the process with the facts then interwoven into that central theme. This CLE course will teach you how to use the frame of the opening and closing statements to prove your case, bolster the facts which support it and deflect those that weaken it. The course includes a dynamic b... More Info $1252.5General Credits
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppCrash Course: Tips on Handling Car Accident Tort or Civil CasesThis CLE program, suitable for both new and experienced litigators, representing plaintiffs or defendants will offer tips on Tort Scene Investigation, the initial interview with a client, the importance of Pattern Jury Instructions; Client Communications and avoiding problems with clients; questions to ask and prepare clients to answer at depositions; evaluating damages, resolving discovery disputes, investigating insurance including SUM coverage and options for Alternate Dispute Resolution.... More Info $1002General Credits
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    On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android AppPreparation and Presentation of Plaintiffs for DepositionsAll too often plaintiff’s attorneys breeze through a plaintiff deposition as if they are merely going through the motions. However, Plaintiff depositions can be a useful tool to help leverage your settlement position and obtain affirmative, positive testimony to further your case and provide ammunition to help defeat dispositive motions. This CLE presentation will explain ways to maximize the opportunity to present your client for a deposition in a variety of case-specific examples for persona... More Info $501General Credit
