Registration is required. Registration will close at 10am on the day of the CLE.

Presenters: 

• Michelle Parker, The Decker Law Firm
• Jeffrey P. Partington, The Decker Law Firm

Presentation Highlights:

• Nuts and Bolts – Applicable Statutes
• • Limit Increases; Requests for Liability Limit Info
  • Perfection of Appeal
• Transfer Motions
• • Considerations Prior to Filing the Motion
  • Steps in Getting the Motion/Order and New Trial Date in Place
• Proof & Damages
• • When and What to Send Opposing Counsel
  • Bates Stamping Medical Records
  • Witnesses
  • SDT
  • FOIA
  • Ring/Security Cameras and How to Introduce the Evidence
• Ethical Concerns
• • Risk of Excess Judgment
  • Defendant Right to Counsel in Excess Judgment Situations
  • Appeal Perfection Requirements
• Strategic Considerations
• • Punitive Damages
  • Limits Considerations
  • Changes to 8.01-417
  • Jurisdictional Choice 8.01-262
• The Law of Unintended Consequences: Open Discussion & Questions

Additional Details:

• Please be prepared to follow any current health and safety mandates in effect in the courthouse at the time of the event.
  
  
• Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, events may be canceled, postponed, or transitioned to virtual programs.
  
  
• All registrants (both in-person and Zoom) will receive a Zoom link and materials in advance of the CLE by email so that attendees can easily change from in-person to remote attendance if needed.
  
  
• If you register for in-person attendance, but are later unable to attend in person, please contact NPBA staff so that an in-person attendance seat can be opened up.
  
  
• Please contact bar association staff at 757 622-3152 or contact@norfolkandportsmouthbar.org if you have any questions.

*This program has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 2 hours of credit.