The Med Mal Blueprint: Comparative Strategies for New Jersey and New York Practitioners
Category: On Demand
Member Price: $200
Non-Member Price: $250
Areas of Law: Civil, Medical Malpractice
| NJ CLE: | NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.3 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 3.3). |
| NY CLE (t&nt): | NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 3.0 |
| PA CLE: | PA Substantive Credit: 2.5
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program. |
Featured Speaker
Moderator
Presenters
- Robert J. Genis, Esq.
- Sonin & Genis, Bronx
- Francisco J. Rodriguez, Esq.
- Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Civil Trial Attorney
Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, PC
Medical malpractice litigation in New Jersey and New York, while sharing fundamental principles, diverges significantly in procedural and substantive nuances. For attorneys and judges whose practices border or occasionally extend into either jurisdiction, a superficial understanding of these differences is insufficient. Effective representation and sound judicial decisions demand a precise grasp of the distinct legal landscapes on both sides of the Hudson River.
This program moves beyond general comparisons, offering a strategic examination of the critical variations that impact case progression, discovery, and trial outcomes. We provide the specific insights needed to navigate the complexities of interstate medical malpractice actions, equipping you with the knowledge to identify potential pitfalls and leverage jurisdictional advantages for your clients and your courtroom.
Program Agenda:
- 9 | Introduction
- 9:05 | Panel Discussion
- The affidavit of merit versus the certificate of merit
- Filing of the complaint and service of process
- Paper discovery - 10:35 | Break
- 10:45 | Panel Discussion
- Expert discovery
- The note of issue versus the discovery end date
- Trial - 12 | Adjourn