Introduction to Civil Trial
Date: Dec 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $169.00
Non-Member Price: $209.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Civil, Civil Trial Bar, Young Lawyers Division
Earn up to 3.3 credits! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Shawn C. Huber, Esq.
- Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Civil Trial Attorney
Brown & Connery LLP
Presenters
Stepping into a civil courtroom for the first time requires strategic planning and a firm grasp of trial procedures. Register today for this essential program to tap into the latest strategies you need to know from one of the state's leading experts, so you can confidently navigate even the most complex matters that come your way. As an attendee, you will learn the essential aspects of civil litigation, from pre-trial preparation to post-trial activities, and how to apply them to get the best results in the matters you handle. During a presentation by a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, you will gain the foundational knowledge necessary to build your case and advocate effectively.
Beyond pre-trial preparation, our speaker will detail how to navigate the courtroom during the trial itself. You will learn how to approach trial procedures and post-trial requirements so you can take on these cases with confidence. You will come away with the practical strategies you need to handle your next civil trial and grow your practice.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in civil litigation and trial preparation, including:
- The essential aspects of civil litigation from preparation to conclusion.
- Your obligations during pre-trial preparation.
- How to navigate trial procedures and courtroom protocols.
- What post-trial activities will require of you.
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Program Agenda
9 a.m. | Taking the Case
9:20 a.m. | Pleading Practice - complaints and answers
9:40 a.m. | Discovery
10:30 a.m. | Break
10:40 a.m. | Motion Practice
11:15 a.m. | Expert Witnesses
11:50 a.m. | Final Pre-Trial Preparation
12 p.m. | Adjourn
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