Thursday, April 30th @ 5:00 p.m.
MCBA Office, 87 Bayard Street, New Brunswick

 Topic:
Expert Depositions

Speakers:

Craig M. Aronow, Esq. Chair MCBA Civil Practice Committee

Edward J. Rebenack, Esq. Supreme Court of NJ Certified Civil Trial Attorney

The program will focus on to: 

• Before the Deposition
  • Review file for disputed legal and factual issues
  • Review report of deponent expert
  • Review report of your expert
  • Contact your expert for strategy advice
  • Primary purpose is to show weakness of opinion
• Review the Court Rules
  • 4:17-4(e) Interrogatory rule governing expert reports
  • Rule of Evidence 702--Testimony by Experts
  • Rule of Evidence 703-- Bases of Opinion Testimony by Experts
• Taking the Deposition
  • Be prepared
  • Instructions
  • Setting the ground rules Control the witness
  • Getting your questions answered
• Prepping Your Expert
  • Give them the three rules
  • Only say what needs to be said
• Types of Experts and Goals
  • Medical
  • Construction
  • Business litigation (accountants, economists, finance)
• Crossing Your Witness
  • When is it appropriate
  • Proper question form
• Civility

The seminar has been approved for 2.0 PA & NY CLE credits. 

Cost to attend is $10 for Young Lawyers, $15 for MCBA Members and $20 for all others.  Superior Court Law Clerks are Free.  Light refreshments will be provided. 

To reserve online, click on the "Register for Event Now" button above.  To reserve by mail, print out a meeting reservation form (see link below) and return with payment to: MCBA, 87 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

 April 30th Civil Practice Seminar Reservation Form