State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting

TRIAL

Earn 7 MCLE Credits

Come to the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting one day early to attend! See how the masters do it on June 15!

The trial teams are made up of noteworthy and well-respected lawyers who are also members of ABOTA. This mock trial demonstration is presented before a highly respected local jurist. The trial will include witnesses, experts, courtroom visuals, and even a jury who will render a verdict. Attendees will be able to view the jury deliberations live, on-screen in the seminar room. 

The faculty will demonstrate how to handle complex dram shop case — all in one day!

Whether you are a novice or seasoned trial lawyer, plaintiff or defense counsel, this program will assist you in your practice. This seminar is designed to teach by example, and the skills you will observe are applicable to all civil cases and to how you should conduct yourself as an officer of the court.

Learning Objectives

Learn effective trial skills from experienced lawyers

See real time jury deliberation.

Network with colleagues and earn MCLE credit.

MCLE: This program has been approved by the State Bar of Texas for 7 CLE credits.

 A discounted rate of $295 will be offered to firms sending three or more attorneys to the program.  The first three registrants must be received at the same time to qualify for the discount.

LOCATION

State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting

Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX

WHEN

Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 7:30 am - 4:40 pm

REGISTER NOW

Go to www.abota.org

Note: Masters in Trial registrations are not available through the State Bar of Texas. Separate registration is required.

TUITION ­

$345 Per Registrant by May 27; $395 after May 27

Discount: ABOTA members, their partners, and associates, use Discount Code ABOTA16 to receive a $50 discount.

Paralegals attend for $150 using code PARALEGAL

Presented by

The Fort Worth Chapter of ABOTA

Sponsored by

TEX-ABOTA

Texas Chapters of

the American Board of Trial Advocates

and

ABOTA Foundation

8:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview of Trial

Robert E. Aldrich, Jr., President, Fort Worth ABOTA

Megan Goor, TBLS-BCP Incoming President, Fort Worth

8:40 a.m. Opening Statements

9:20 a.m. Examination of Jeb Sanders (Plaintiff)

10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break

10:15 a.m. Examination of Expert Toxicologist

10:55 a.m.Examination of At-Fault Driver

11:40 a.m.Examination of Defendant Bar Owner

12:20 p.m.Lunch

1:20 p.m.Examination of Defendant “Blackout” Expert

2:00 p.m. Examination of Bartender

2:40 p.m.Refreshment Break

2:50 p.m. Closing Arguments

3:30 p.m. Jury Deliberations (Broadcast Live to Audience)

4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion on Strategy and Technique

5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Trial Coordinator:

Robert E. Aldrich, Jr., Aldrich, PLLC, Fort Worth

Presiding Judge:

Hon. R. H. Wallace, Jr., State District Judge, Fort Worth

Trial Teams:

Robert C. Alden, Byrd Davis Furman & Alden, LLP, Austin

Robert E. Aldrich, Jr., Aldrich, PLLC, Fort Worth

Jane E. Bockus, Dykema Cox Smith, San Antonio

Richard A. Bonner, Kemp Smith, LLP, El Paso

Arthur J. Brender, Jr., The Brender Law Firm, Fort Worth

Guy D. Choate, Webb, Stokes & Sparks, San Angelo

Hugh G. Connor, II, Kelly Hart & Hallman, Fort Worth

Dicky Grigg, Spivey & Grigg, LLP, Austin

Lamont A. Jefferson, Haynes and Boone, LLP, San Antonio

Scott R. Kidd, Kidd Law Firm, Austin

Thomas M. Melshiemer, Fish & Richardson, P.C., Dallas

Kleber C. Miller, Shannon Gracey Ratliff & Miller, Fort Worth

Tim Newsom, Lovell, Lovell, Newsom & Isern, LLP, Amarillo

John W. Proctor, Brown Dean Law Firm, Fort Worth

Expert Witness:

Dr. Angela Springfield, Toxicologist

ABOTA Foundation

(800) 779-5879      www.abota.org