26th Annual College of Evidence

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Agenda

Annual Update on Evidence
Robert B. Adelman, Esq., Adelman, Hirsch & Newman LLP, Bridgeport
All attendees will receive the "Connecticut Code of Evidence - 2008 Edition"

Evidence Workshop
Case One: Obstetrical Case
Angelo A. Ziotas, Esq., Silver Golub & Teitell LLP, Stamford
  • Scope/Limitations on Opening Statements: Use of PowerPoint; How "Argumentative" Can the Opening Be?
  • Can an Expert or Defendant be "Over qualified;" Can a Specialist Testify Regarding the Standard of Care of a Generalist or Nurse?
  • Porter Challenges to a Defense Expert: When are They Appropriate and Can You Argue the Opinion Does Not "Fit"?
  • Can Your Life Care Planner Rely Upon Opinions of Treating Physicians?
  • Distinction Between Factual Observations and Opinions from a Resident Physician
  • Effect of Factual Admissions by a Defense Expert Regarding Causation; How They Can Limit the Issues for the Jury to Decide
Case Two: Motor Vehicle Case
Michael J. Walsh, Esq., Moukawsher and Walsh LLC, Hartford
  • Admissibility of Police Reports - What Comes In, What Stays Out
  • Expert Testimony and Accident Reconstruction - Foundational Requirements for Computer Generated Conclusions
  • Offering Medical Testimony by Witness, Report or Videotape
  • Offering Medical Bills - Total Charge v. Insurance Write-down
  • Proving Future Damages - Future Treatment, Lost Earnings, Permanency and Non-economic Damages
  • Evidentiary Issues re: Property Damage Photographs
  • Preserving the Appeal: Jury Interrogatories, Objections, Offers of Proof and the General Verdict Rule
This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Speakers

Robert B. Adelman, Esq. (chair) Adelman Connors & Krevolin, LLP
Michael J. Walsh, Esq. Walsh Woodard LLC
Angelo A. Ziotas, Esq. Silver Golub & Teitell LLP

CLE Credits

This Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys, and has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:

Skills
Connecticut 4.50 cr

Venue

441 Clark Ln., Orange CT 06477