Litigation - A lawsuit. Legal action, including all proceedings therein. Contest in a court of law for the purpose of enforcing a right or seeking a remedy. A judicial contest, a judicial controversy, a suit of law. Black's Law Dictionary

 

Litigation is the core of our legal system. Everything lawyers do is either to avoid it or prepare for it. Not all paralegals work in litigation. But, every paralegal regardless of their practice area must know litigation fundamentals;

- preparation for the proceedings

- rules of the contest

- consequences

 

This is an intimidating task. Our goal is to provide knowledge and strategies that can help you manage the job. 

 

 

An Educational Program for Paralegals, developed by Paralegals

 

Who should attend?

- Entry level paralegals

- Transitioning paralegals

- Upcoming graduates of paralegal schools

- Returning paralegals

 

Tips from working professionals

- New Client – Preparing the Case

- Electronic Data

- Preparing the Case

- Fact Collection

- Disclosures

- Depositions

- NEW! ADR

 

 

8:30 a.m.

 

9:00 a.m.

- “The Arc of Litigation”

 

9:15 a.m.

- Client Intake

- Opening and Organizing a New File

- Educating Clients on Preservation of Electronic Data (In compliance with Federal Rules)

 

- Preparation of Initial Pleadings

- E-Filing Requirements in State and Federal Court

- Local Rules

- Service of Process

- Perfection of Service

- Working Notebooks

 

- Relevance, Retrieval and Maintenance of Client Documents

 

10:30 a.m.

 

10:45 a.m.

- Rule 16 and Rule 26 Disclosure Requirements

- Document Production (Paper and Electronic)

- Written Discovery

- Pattern and Non-Pattern Interrogatories

 

12:00 p.m.

 

1:00 p.m.

- Lay Witnesses

- Expert Witnesses

- 30(b)(6) and Non-Party Deponents

- Fees and Service Requirements

- Overview of ADR

- Compliance with ADR Requirements

- Your role in ADR

- Preparation

 

- Overview of Summary Judgment

- Tips on finalizing and filing the Summary Judgment Brief and how to avoid the late night filings

- Facts

- Affidavits

 

2:15 p.m.

 

2:30 p.m.

- Witness Management

- Trial Notebooks

- Demonstrative Exhibits

- Exhibit and Witness Lists

- Technology in the Courtroom

 

3:30 p.m.

- How To Step Up Your Knowledge and Expertise

- Working with the Court Clerks

 

4:15 p.m.

 

 

Berenbaum Weinshienk & Eason PC

Denver, CO

 

Patton Boggs LLP

Denver, CO

 

Falcon Discovery

Denver, CO

 

 

Denver - CBA-CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Ste. 300

Colorado Springs - 421 South Tejon Street, Ste 100

Grand Junction - 1250 E. Sherwood Drive