The experienced litigator knows that the examination before trial of both the adverse witness and his or her own client can make or break the case in court.  The experienced litigator knows not to depose a witness merely to learn what that witness has to say, but seize upon that opportunity to prepare for and use what that witness will say at trial to his or her advantage.
The ability to properly prepare witnesses, conduct and defend examinations before trial, and effectively use the transcript, is essential to your practice. This recorded seminar will provide you with practical skills and strategies to assist you in becoming an experienced litigator.

Program Contents
• The Foundation: Understanding the Rules and the Law
• The Lawyer’s Preparation
• Preparation: the Witness
• A View from the Bench
• Conducting the Deposition: How to Prove Your Case
• Defending the Deposition
• Demonstration of an EBT of an Auto Accident Plaintiff
• Demonstration of an EBT of an Auto Accident Defendant
• After the EBT – What Next

Program Speakers

Edward B. Flink, Esq. (Chair)
Flink Smith LLC
—Latham

Jeffrey K. Anderson, Esq.
Anderson, Moschetti & Taffany, PLLC
—Latham

Leah Walker Casey, Esq.
Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C.
—Albany

Christopher A. Guetti, Esq.
Flink Smith LLC
—Latham

Hon. Michael C. Lynch
New York State Supreme Court
Third Judicial District
—Albany

Claudia A. Ryan, Esq.
Towne, Ryan & Partners, PC
—Albany

Eugene Sarfoh, Esq.
O’Connor, O’Connor, Bresee & First, PC
—Albany

Total MCLE Credits  7.0
Ethics MCLE Credits 0.0

* Each additional person who uses the tapes for MCLE credit must purchase a copy of the “MCLE coursebook.”