Affidavit of Merit, Net Opinion Rule, and Learned Treatise Use
Date: Jun 24, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $187.00
Non-Member Price: $234.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Civil, Medical Malpractice
Earn up to 4 credits! (More Information)
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Come to this exciting seminar focused on the use of experts in civil trials! Gain a true understanding of the purpose of the affidavit of merit, the net opinion rule, and learned treatise use. A panel of seasoned civil trial attorneys and a civil court judge will guide you through the elements and issues that may arise during the use of expert testimony. Discover the requirements of the affidavit of merit rule, including the type of information needed and who is qualified to provide this legal requirement. Gain knowledge about the net opinion Rule to become proficient in distinguishing between speculation and acceptable expert testimony. Explore the qualifications for learned treatise use together with its challenges and issues. Listen as a distinguished Superior Court judge provides a judicial perspective on expert issues. Regardless of your area of practice, you will leave this program knowing how to prepare for expert testimony!
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