Texas CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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Medical Malpractice: Making the Case Through the Defendant and Their Experts
In a medical malpractice case, failures to properly communicate with a patient and document the patient's care can become critical issues in establishing liability. This CLE program will examine the duties of health care providers to properly document patient care and communicate important information to the patient. Topics will include: What are the duties of all health care providers to properly document the patient's chart What and who has the obligation to communicate with the p... More Info
$501General Credit -
Real Lessons for Lawyers in Film: Part 2
Building on the concepts introduced in Part 1, this CLE program continues to examine what litigators can learn from film through carefully selected movie scenes that illustrate practical lessons for both pretrial and trial advocacy. Using additional film clips, the program explores advanced litigation techniques, with particular emphasis on witness examination, the effective presentation of evidence, persuasive case theory, and courtroom storytelling, primarily from the plaintiff's perspective... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Civil Trial Practice: Practical Trial Techniques, Evidentiary Strategy, and Courtroom Survival
This CLE course will provide a brief overview of practical trial techniques, with a particular emphasis on evidentiary strategy. It will focus on identifying the evidence needed to support your case, spotting potential evidentiary pitfalls in advance, and evaluating which evidence may do more harm than good. The presentation will be interspersed with amusing anecdotes to illustrate key trial practice lessons in a memorable and engaging way. More Info
$501General Credit -
Federal Court Fact Depositions: Strategy, Preparation, and Practice
This CLE course provides a practical overview of conducting and defending fact depositions in federal civil litigation under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The program focuses on the role of depositions in the discovery process, key procedural rules governing deposition practice (including Rules 26, 30, 32, and 45), and the strategic considerations attorneys must evaluate when preparing witnesses, taking testimony, or defending depositions. Participants will also review common o... More Info
$501General Credit -
From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film
This CLE program explores what litigators can learn from film, using carefully selected movie scenes to highlight practical lessons for trial practice. Through six films and seven core subject areas—plus an additional segment featuring notable omissions—participants will examine how cinematic depictions, while dramatized, often reflect real-world litigation dynamics and strategic considerations. The program invites attendees to revisit familiar movies with a more analytical lens, uncove... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury: A Lawyer’s Guide to Working Effectively with Medical Experts
This CLE program provides a practical roadmap for effectively engaging and working with medical expert witnesses across the lifecycle of a case. From early case evaluation through report preparation, depositions, and trial, attorneys will learn how to strategically collaborate with medical experts to build stronger, more persuasive cases. The course will address key considerations in selecting the right expert, structuring productive communications, and ensuring that expert opinions are... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Law of Self-Defense and Defense of Others: The Daniel Penny Prosecution
This CLE course provides an in-depth examination of the case People v. Daniel Penny, covering the legal, procedural, and strategic dimensions of one of the most high-profile recent criminal cases. Participants will explore the background of the defendant and the victim, the unfolding of the subway incident, and the role of viral media in shaping public perception and legal strategy. The course will also examine the defense’s approach to pre-trial planning, trial preparation, jury selec... More Info
$501General Credit -
Francis Scott Key Bridge Allision Litigation Update: Jurisdiction & Limitation of Liability
This CLE program provides a timely and in-depth analysis of the litigation arising from the Francis Scott Key Bridge allision, one of the most significant maritime casualty events in recent history. Focusing on In re Grace Ocean Private Limited, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the course examines key jurisdictional issues and the evolving application of federal admiralty law in complex, multi-party litigation. Participants will explore the Limitation of... More Info
$501General Credit -
The PI Lien Playbook: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Strategies
This comprehensive, CLE course will delve into the complex legal frameworks and critical ethical duties surrounding the management of personal injury (PI) liens. Attendees will learn practical, advanced strategies for accurately identifying, effectively negotiating, and properly resolving medical (e.g., hospital, physician), governmental (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, VA), and other third-party liens. The presentation will focus on maximizing client recovery while strictly adhering to prof... More Info
$1002Total Credits1 Ethics -
Small Cases, Big Skills: Mastering Litigation Under $25,000
Small Claims and Special Civil matters offer an ideal training ground for developing practical litigation skills. This CLE course examines how handling lower-stakes civil cases can sharpen core competencies that translate directly to larger, more complex litigation. Participants will focus on essential fundamentals—including pleadings, motion practice, evidentiary presentation, courtroom procedure, and client management—within the procedural framework of their jurisdiction. By mastering... More Info
$501General Credit