2022 Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute
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Anticipated CLE Credits: 29 General; 29 Civil Trial Certification
Significant savings when you register for the Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute and the Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute. See details below.
Immerse yourself in 3½ days of engaging presentations and interactive workshops where you’ll go through the entire trial process from the defense and plaintiff perspective using a case fact pattern and receive immediate feedback from Florida’s most successful trial lawyers in this intensive trial prep seminar. Plus, you get credit towards Civil Trial Board Certification!
Lectures, Demonstrations and Workshops Include:
- Voir Dire
- Opening Statement
- Direct and Cross Examination of a Lay Witness
- Direct and Cross Examination of an Expert Witness
- Closing Argument
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022
- Chris Searcy on Jury Selection
Christian D. Searcy, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., West Palm Beach - Demonstration: Voir Dire
Plaintiff: Michael A. Haggard & Todd J. Michaels, The Haggard Law Firm, Coral Gables
Panelists: Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute Registrants - Workshop: Voir Dire
Lead by Workshop Faculty Leaders - Fireside Chat and Round Table with Faculty
Be sure to take part in this informal sit down with Chris Searcy and other leaders as past cases and strategies are discussed by those with long and successful careers in the practice of law. Attendee participation is encouraged.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022
- Lecture: Opening Statement
Tiffany M. Faddis, Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys, Orlando - Demonstration: Opening Statement
Plaintiff: Julie A. Fine, Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano, P.A., Gainesville
Defense: Rachael R. Gilmer, Levin Papantonio Rafferty, Pensacola - Workshop: Opening Statement
Lead by Workshop Faculty - Lecture: Direct Examination of a Lay Witness
James R. Holland, II, Holland Law, Jacksonville - Lecture: Cross Examination of a Lay Witness
Karl W. Labertew, Rubenstein Law, P.A., Orlando - Demonstration: Direct and Cross Examination of a Lay Witness
Direct Examiner: Maryann Furman, The Nurse Lawyer, P.A., Palm Harbor
Cross Examiner: Stephanie Miles, Cathey & Miles, P.A., St. Petersburg
Witness: Brandon Cathey, Cathey & Miles, P.A., St. Petersburg - Networking Reception
Relax after a day of learning and enjoy an afternoon beverage with your colleagues
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022
- Workshop: Direct and Cross Examination of a Lay Witness
Lead by Workshop Faculty - Lecture: Direct Examination of an Expert Witness
Stephen Watrel, Coker Law, Jacksonville - Lecture: Cross Examination of an Expert Witness
Barry M. Snyder, The Law Office of Barry Snyder, P.A., North Miami Beach - Demonstration: Direct and Cross Examination of an Expert Witness
Plaintiff Direct: Todd E. Copeland, Todd E. Copeland & Associates, P.A., Orlando
Plaintiff Cross: James W. Guarnieri, Jr., Wagner McLaughlin, P.A., Tampa
Expert Witness: Dr. Sean Mahan - Workshop: Direct and Cross Examination of Expert Witness
Lead by Workshop Faculty
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022
- Lecture: Closing Argument
Dale M. Swope, Swope, Rodante P.A., Tampa - Demonstration: Closing Argument
Plaintiff: Dale M. Swope, Swope, Rodante P.A., Tampa
Defense: Elizete D. Velado, Mallard Perez, PLLC, Sarasota - Workshop: Closing Argument
Lead by Workshop Faculty - David v Goliath, A Lawyers Tale
Jed Kurzban, Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A., Coral Gables
PRICING
$399 – FJA Member
$299 – FJA Young Lawyer Member
$599 – Non-Member
GREAT SAVINGS WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR BOTH SEMINARS!
FJA Member: Save $100 on your registration when you attend both the Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute plus the Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute. FJA Members – $598 | FJA Young Lawyer Members – $398 >> Contact the FJA CLE Department for details and assistance in order to take advantage of the savings.
FJA Member: Save $100 on your registration when you attend both the Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute plus the Christian D. Searcy Voir Dire Institute. FJA Members – $598 | FJA Young Lawyer Members – $398 >> Contact the FJA CLE Department for details and assistance in order to take advantage of the savings.
HOTEL
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
6677 Sea Harbor Drive | Orlando, FL 32821
FJA Group Rate: $189/night* | Reservations: (407) 351-5555 | Make an Online Reservation
Room Block: Check-in Sunday, October 23, 2022; Check-out Friday, October 28, 2022
*Reservations Subject to Availability Under FJA Room Block ~ Contact the FJA CLE Department for Assistance
Room Block: Check-in Sunday, October 23, 2022; Check-out Friday, October 28, 2022
*Reservations Subject to Availability Under FJA Room Block ~ Contact the FJA CLE Department for Assistance
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Date
- Oct 25 - 28 2022
- Expired!
Pricing
- Pricing Varies ~ See Details Below
Location
- 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL 32821