Training Course Syllabus:

Get the Most out of Your Evidence

Think about the most successful attorney you know. Chances are, he or she is a master of using evidence to dramatically illustrate crucial points to carry a case. Nothing says more about your skill than being able to find, prepare, groom, perfect and brilliantly present evidence. Nobody is born with this ability - but it can be learned as long as you know the foundations. At this nuts and bolts seminar, our experienced trainers will lead you, step-by-step, through the process, so you can make a memorable impact with your evidence. This is a power-packed seminar you won't want to miss. Enroll today!

• Learn the foundational rules of evidence to make sure your evidence is admitted.
• Get an in-depth review of both federal and state rules of evidence.
• Analyze important cases that may impact your next case.
• Discuss relevance and limitations on relevant evidence.
• Sharpen your understanding of the hearsay rule and exceptions to it.
• Retain, prepare and depose an expert witness like a pro.
• Organization is everything: obtain practical tips for the general care and handling of evidence.
• Identify how to choose appropriate demonstrative evidence and when to use outside vendors.
• Discover savvy ways to get your evidence in and keep your opponent's out.
• Sift through the chaff to identify the evidentiary gems that can showcase your point.
• Gain expert methods for effectively using testimony, real, documentary and demonstrative evidence.
• Come away with presentational techniques that will put your evidence in the spotlight.

1. THE RULES OF EVIDENCE
   9:00 - 9:45, Carla Varriale
   1. Federal Rules of Evidence
   2. State Rules Regarding Evidence
   3. Important Cases You Need to Know About
2. TYPES OF EVIDENCE
   9:45 - 10:45, Carla Varriale
   1. Testimonial
   2. Real
   3. Demonstrative
   4. Effective Use of Each Type of Evidence
3. EVIDENCE IN TRIAL PRACTICE
   11:00 - 12:00, Steven Demetrios Ateshoglou
   1. Burdens of Proof
   2. Relevance and Limitations on Relevant Evidence
   3. Authenticity
   4. Laying a Foundation
   5. Best Evidence Rule
   6. Chain of Custody/Care and Handling
4. THE HEARSAY RULE
   1:00 - 2:00, Steven Demetrios Ateshoglou
   1. Hearsay Defined
   2. What is and What is Not Hearsay?
   3. Hearsay Exceptions
5. PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
   2:00 - 2:30, Gregory F. Hauser
   1. Recognized Privileges
   2. Exceptions
6. TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE
   2:45 - 3:30, Gregory F. Hauser
   1. Using Lay Witnesses
   2. Expert Witnesses
      1. Retaining the Expert
      2. Preparing Them to Give Testimony
      3. Deposing the Expert Witness
   3. Court Appointed Experts
7. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
   3:30 - 4:30, Gregory F. Hauser
   1. Handling Highly Prejudicial Evidence
   2. Handling Questions of Jurors During Voir Dire
   3. Talking to Witnesses Before They Testify
   4. Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

Seminar Summary:

At this nuts and bolts seminar, our experienced trainers will lead you, step-by-step, through the process, so you can make a memorable impact with your evidence. (see full course description)

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