Description
Lawyers who know how to conduct trials tend to achieve the best out-of-court settlements for their clients. Even with trials disappearing, you can master this skill. Lawyers of all levels from the new litigator who has never conducted a trial, to the seasoned veteran, will gain the best techniques for conducting a jury trial or appearing at an administrative tribunal hearing.
You will learn how to handle documents, open and close to a jury, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and much more. A stellar faculty of trial judges from the Superior Court of Justice and experienced trial advocates will demonstrate these skills, and help you understand the tactical and strategic considerations that go into a trial. From demonstrations to debriefs, this program is a must for litigators of all levels, and trial experience. Join us to observe trial advocacy in action.
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Brian Bangay, Desjardins Claims Legal Department
John McLeish, McLeish Orlando
Audrey Ramsay, Blouin Dunn LLP
Philippa Samworth, Dutton, Brock LLP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fact Situation for Anatomy of Trial Program
Final Transcript
Documents You Must Prepare Before Trial
John A. McLeish, McLeish Orlando LLP
Advocating with Persuasive Authority: The Art and Science of Persuasion - Chapter VII
The Honourable Justice Todd L. Archibald, Superior Court of Justice
Exhibit Book
Dr. Brian Abbott CV
CNRs of Dr. Brian Abbott
Dr. Brainded CV
Accountant Gary Principe CV
Witness List and Schedule
Aide Memoire
Report of Dr. I.M. Brainded
Form 53 Dr. I. M. Brainded
Dr. I. M. Brainded CV
Inflammatory, Prejudicial and Other Adjectives: Opening and Closing to the Jury
Brian M. Bangay, Desjardins Claims Legal Department
Questions for Jury #1 (Long without notes)
Questions for Jury #2 (Short without notes)
Persuasive Opening Statement for a Plaintiff: Some Practical Tips
Little Opening
Little Closing
Troy H. Lehman, Oatley, Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers LLP (Barrie)
Defence Opening Statement
Todd J. McCarthy, Flaherty McCarthy LLP (Whitby)
Effective Direct Examination or Keeping the Jury Awake
Alf M. Kwinter, Singer Kwinter
Anatomy of a Trial: The Cross-Examination of a Plaintiff
James E. Dunn, Aaron Lewicki and Paul Gill, Blouin, Dunn LLP
Communicating with Witnesses During Testimony - Ethical Considerations
Audrey P. Ramsay, Blouin, Dunn LLP
Calling the Treating Expert Witness: Concerns and Considerations
Sloan H. Mandel, Thomson Rogers
Deanna S. Gilbert, Thomson Rogers
Dr. Brian Abbott CV
CNRs of Dr. Brian Abbott
Overview of Expert Evidence and Cross-Examination of the Plaintiff's Treating Doctor
David A. Zuber, Zuber & Company LLP
Jim B. Davidson, Will Davidson LLP
Lauren Tascona, Zuber & Company LLP
Tactics and Strategies that Impress the Trial Judge
The Honourable Justice Jamie K. Trimble, Superior Court of Justice
Accountant Gary Principe CV
Accountant Trial Schedule Samples
Pre-Trial Tips: Be Professional, Practical and Prepared
Tina H. Lie, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
Communications with Experts Testifying in Civil Trials
Linda J. Wolanski and Gillian Mays, Bogoroch Associates LLP
Dr. I. M. Brainded CV
Report of Dr. I.M. Brainded
Form 53 Dr. I. M. Brainded
Annotated Cross Examination Transcript
The Annotated Cross Examination
Adam Wagman, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
Closing Arguments on Behalf of Defendant
James M. Regan, Q.C. and Angelo G. Sciacca, Regan Desjardins LLP
Jury Charge
Practicable Application of Trial Skills to the LAT
Philippa G. Samworth, Dutton Brock LLP