Basics of Trial Practice - After the Verdict

Friday, April 12, 2013

- Location -
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Ce
801 University Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210-0801
(315) 475-3000

Description

The trial is over, but your work is far from completed. What do you do after the jury returns their verdict? This unique half-day course will provide you with the information you need to navigate the tricky waters of post-verdict trial practice. Top notch trial lawyers will provide insights and practice tips re:

          - Challenging civil jury verdicts
          - Polling the jury
          - Post-trial motions
          - CPLR Sec. 4545 collateral source reductions
          - GOL Sec. 15-108 set-offs
          - CPLR Articles 50-A and 50-B
          - Preparing the Judgment and Bill of Costs

Don't miss this practical course covering the crucial aspects of post-verdict trial practice so seldom discussed in trial advocacy programs.

Agenda

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.                Challenging the Verdict of the Civil Jury
                                                               - Polling the Jurors
                                                               - Preserving the Record
                                                               - Post-Trial Motions
                                                               - JNOV
                                                               - New trial
                                                               - Misconduct
                                                          Speaker: Edward J. Smith, III, Esq., Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., Syracuse

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.             An Introduction to Collateral Source Reductions under CPLR Sec. 4545 and Set-offs under GOL Sec. 15-108
                                                              - Collateral Sources under CPLR Sec. 4545
                                                              - Preserving entitled to post-verdict set offs
                                                              - Set-offs under General Obligations Law Sec. 15-108
                                                        Speaker: James J. Gascon, Esq., Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLCP, Syracuse

10:50 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Coffee Break

11:05 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.             An Introduction to the Operation of Articles 50-A 50-B of the CPLR
                                                             - Preserving and litigating Article 50-B issues
                                                             - Procedural issues
                                                             - Statutory Computations
                                                       Speakers: James E. Reid, Esq., Greene & Reid, PLLC, Syracuse
                                                                           Matthew C. McCabe, MBA, JD, Forensic Economist, North Main Consulting, Inc., Jordan

11:55 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.           Preparing the Judgment and Bill of Costs
                                                            - Amounts that may be included as interest, costs and disbursements
                                                            - Entering, filing and serving judgments with costs and disbursements
                                                      Speaker: Maureen G. Fatcheric, Esq., Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLCP, Syracuse (Syracuse Local Program Chair)

12:45 p.m. Adjournment

Faculty

Maureen G. Fatcheric, Esq. (Local Chair), Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLCP, Syracuse
Edward J. Smith, III, Esq., Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., Syracuse
James J. Gascon, Esq., Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLCP, Syracuse
James E. Reid, Esq., Greene & Reid, PLLC, Syracuse
Matthew C. McCabe, MBA, JD, Forensic Economist, North Main Consulting, Inc., Jordan

Directions

FROM EAST: NYS Thruway west to Exit 34A, Take Rt 481 south to I 690 west, then I 690 west to Teall Avenue Exit. Turn left onto Teall Avenue, go to 2nd light. Turn right onto Erie Blvd East and go to University Avenue. Turn left onto University Avenue, go 7 blocks and hotel is on left. FROM WEST: NYS Thruway east to Exit 39. Take I 690 east to I81 south to Exit 18 (Adams/Harrison St Exit). Bear left on exit ramp, go under I 81 bridge (Almond Street), go to 2nd light. Turn left onto East Adams Street, go to 4th light. Turn right onto University and go 2 blocks. Hotel is on left. FROM NORTH: Take I 81south to Exit 18 (Adams/Harrison Street Exit). Bear left on exit ramp, go under I 81 bridge (Almond Street), go to 2nd light. Turn left onto East Adams Street, go to 4th light. Turn right onto University Avenue, go 2 blocks and hotel is on left. FROM SOUTH: Take I 81 north to Exit 18 (Adams/Harrison Street Exit). Turn right onto East Adams Street, go to 4th light. Turn right onto University Avenue, go 2 blocks and hotel is on left.FROM NEW YORK CITY: Take Rt 17 to Binghamton. Take I 81 north to Syracuse and follow 'From South' directions)

The last day to pre-register online was April 11, 2013.

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Pricing Information for Member


Seminar

SYR-Registration	$99.00

Pricing Information for Non Member


Seminar

SYR-Registration	$240.00

Pricing Information for Student Member


Seminar

SYR-Registration	$50.00

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