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Defective Premises

Friday, November 20, 2009
9:00am - 1:00pm

Grassy Hill Country Club
441 Clark Lane
Orange, CT 06477

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Agenda

Recent Developments in Defective Premises Caselaw
Michael J. Walsh, Esq., Moukawsher & Walsh, LLC, Hartford

A Comprehensive Review of Recent Supreme & Appellate Cases Involving Issues Related to Defective Premises Cases Including:
  • Actual and Constructive Notice
  • Specific Defect Doctrine
  • Ice and Snow Claims
  • The On-Going Storm Doctrine
  • Non-Delegable Duties
  • Supermarket Cases
  • Mode of Operation Claims
  • Municipal Liability Issues
  • The Firefighter's Rule
  • Highway Defects
  • Recreational Use Immunity
Considering, Advancing and Pursuing a Defective Premises Claim: Putting Your Best Foot Forward When Your Client Couldn't
Danielle DiBerardini-Albrecht, Esq., The Berkowitz Law Firm, Stamford
  • Determining Ownership/Control/Possession of Premises
  • Notice Requirements for Governmental Claims
  • Preserving and Proving the Defect
  • Evaluating and Establishing Actual and/or Constructive Notice
  • Countering the Usual Special Defenses
  • Preparing the Client for the Case, Deposition and Trial

Premises Liability in an Elevator Case: Making the Most of a Complex Liability Case
John J. Kennedy, Jr., Esq., Kennedy Johnson D'Elia & Gillooly, LLC, New Haven
  • Proving Existence of a Defect & Notice
  • Use of Discovery and Depositions Against Multiple Defendants
  • Use of Lay Witness Testimony on Notice
  • Preparation for the Plaintiff's Deposition
  • Expert Selection, Preparation & Testimony
  • Maximizing the Value of Your Case
  • Use of Demonstrative Exhibits
Negligent Security Cases - A Roadmap for Handling Negligent Security Cases From the Moment a Client First Contacts Your Office
Angelo A. Ziotas, Esq., Silver Golub & Teitell, LLP, Stamford
  • Pre-Suit Investigation
  • Legal Theories
  • Pleading Issues
  • Discovery
  • Experts
  • Trial
This presentation and materials will provide examples of common defense tactics, including apportionment and contributory negligence claims, as well as advice as to how best to combat them.

Speakers

  • Michael J. Walsh, Esq. (chairperson)
    Moukawsher & Walsh, LLC

  • Angelo A. Ziotas, Esq. (chairperson)
    Silver Golub & Teitell, LLP

  • Danielle DiBerardini-Albrecht, Esq.
    The Pickel Law Firm

  • John J. Kennedy, Jr., Esq.
    Kennedy Johnson D'Elia & Gillooly, LLC

CLE Credit

This event awards 4.50 CLE credits.

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