The Michigan Association for Justice will present its MAJ plaintiff members only "Annual Trial Advocacy Seminar" on Friday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, 1114 Washington Blvd. in Detroit.
The seminar will delve into such topics as:
• "Trial Techniques that Touch the Heart," with Andy Young, The Law Firm for Truck Safety LLP, OH
• "Trial Exhibits (Easy and Cheap) that Win Cases, Really," with Joe Camerlengo, The Truck Accident Law Firm, FL
• "A Full Cup of Justice: Protecting and Maximizing Damages for the Elderly, the Sick, and the Most Vulnerable," with MAJ Immediate Past President Donna MacKenzie, Olsman, MacKenzie, Peacock, & Wallace PC
• "Carrying Voir Dire Throughout the Case," with Steve Gorny, The Gorney Law Firm LC, MO
• "Black Belt Settlement Tips and Positioning your Case for Trial: Creating Defense Conflicts, Exploiting Pressure Points and Creating Leverage," with Pete Kestner, McEwen, & Kestner, MN
• "New Litigation Landmines to Expect in 2022: Jumpsuiting, Preemption,and Other New Defense Tactics; How to Beat What's Coming Next," with Steve Laird, Law Offices of Steven C. Laird PC, Dallas
• "Cross-Examination of the DME: What Really Works and Why," with Pat Malone, Patrick Malone & Associates, Washington, D.C.
- "Cleaning up the Confusion: Michigan's New Case Evaluation Rule and Offer of Judgement - How They Work, When They Take Effect, and How to Best Protect Your Client," with MAJ Treasurer and Silver Sponsor Nick Andrews, Liss, Seder, & Andrews PC
Steve Gursten of Michigan Auto Law will moderate the seminar.
Cost for the seminar is $120 for MAJ plaintiff sustaining members, $250 for MAJ plaintiff members, $120 for MAJ plaintiff members practicing 4 years or less, and $115 for MAJ plaintiff student & paralegal members.
To register, visit www.michiganjustice.org and click on "events."
