Drafting the Perfect Pleading: Precedents and More

  • April 07, 2015

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Properly prepared pleadings are essential to the success of your case. They define the issues for the court and lay the groundwork for production and discovery. Clear and concise pleadings set out the theory of your case and the relief sought and make it easier for the other side to similarly respond in a clear and concise way, ultimately saving everyone time and money.  Get expert tips and practical advice on how to draft the "perfect" pleading from experienced litigators who will provide examples, and hear from a distinguished panel of judges on what is expected by the Court.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to take your drafting and advocacy skills to the next level.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Mervyn Abramowitz, Kronis, Rotsztain, Margles, Cappel LLP
Catherine Korte, McCague Borlack LLP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Essentials of Planning in the Drafting of Pleadings
James Tomlinson, McCague Borlack LLP

Special Pleadings PowerPoint
Douglas Smith, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Drafting Your Statement of Claim in a Personal Injury Action
Tammy Ring, Lerners LLP

Defendant - Initiated Pleadings
Catherine Korte & Anthony Gatensby, McCague Borlack LLP

Motions to Strike and Demands for Particulars
Jacqueline King, Shibley Righton LLP
Jonathan Miller, Shibley Righton LLP

Amending Pleadings PowerPoint
Alan Rachlin, Rachlin & Wolfson LLP