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Winning Your Appeal at the Trial Court Level

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"Excellent presentation! Provided exactly what was advertised. Very current in formation, very knowledgeable presenters." Kathryn Schofield, Esq.

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Course Summary

A successful appeal begins before the complaint is ever filed. Well respected and time-tested appellate experts will review every aspect of trial practice from the perspective a renewing court applies. This seminar will discuss techniques and approaches that not only protect the appellate record, but improve trial presentation so appeal may be unnecessary. Main topics include: Selecting courts and causes of action, drafting effective pleadings, filing the right motions, preserving objections, and recording the fact finder’s explanations.

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Winning Your Appeal at the Trial Court Level

Click above to purchase the audio recording of our Winning Your Appeal at the Trial Court Level, recorded live in 2007. This program got excellent reviews! Don't miss these amazing appellate experts, including a retired appellate justice.

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Topics to be covered in this seminar include:

  • Why appellate standards of review should matter to trial lawyers.
  • How to choose causes of action and defenses that will survive review.
  • When, why, and how to make pretrial motions and motions in limine.
  • Do’s and don’ts in questioning witnesses, objecting to testimony, and using documentary evidence.
  • Drafting appropriate jury instructions and verdict forms.
  • The statement of decision process.

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CLE Specialization Credit

Pincus Professional Education certifies that this seminar has been approved for 3.0 hours of Appellate Specialization Certification credit in CA.

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MCLE Credit

Pincus Professional Education certifies this seminar has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 3.0 credit hours in CA.

Upon request, we will assist attorneys in asking for CLE credit in other states. 

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Instructors

Faculty:

Hon. (ret.) Nickolas J. Dibiaso, Esq.
Retired Justice, California Court of Appeal, 5th District (1989-2006)
Dowling Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Retired Justice Nickolas Dibiaso served on the Fifth Appellate District Court of Appeal for more than fifteen years.  Justice Dibiaso currently practices with Dowling, Aaron and Keeler as an Appeals and Writs specialist.  Justice Dibiaso also acts as an independent arbitrator, mediator, special master and discovery referee.  Previously Justice Dibiaso served as a Superior Court Judge for the Fresno County Superior Court, from 1985 to 1989.  Justice Dibiaso has extensive experience in all capacities — as an attorney, trial court judge, and appellate justice.  Justice Dibiaso served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and was a partner at Thomas, Snell, Jamison, Russell, Williamson & Asperger from 1970 until becoming a judge in 1985.  Justice Dibiaso has taught numerous courses as an Adjunct Professor of Law for the San Joaquin College of Law and has participated in a multitude of legal education programs for various bar associations and private legal education providers.  

Wendy C. Lascher, Esq.
Certified Appellate Specialist
Lascher & Lascher
Instructor Portrait

Wendy C. Lascher, Esq. is a Certified Specialist in Appellate Law, California Board of Legal Specialization.  She has handled more than 300 state and federal appeals and has argued in the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 7th and 9th Circuits, the California Supreme Court, and the California Courts of Appeal.  She is a board member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, a past president of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers, and a former chair of both the State Bar's Appellate Courts Committee and the Board of Legal Specialization's Appellate Law Advisory Committee.

Ms. Lascher graduated from Stanford University in 1970 and from the University of Michigan Law School in 1973.  Among her landmark cases are In re Marriage of Pendleton and Fireman (2000) 24 Cal.4th 39, the first California case to hold spouses may waive spousal support in a properly drafted prenuptial agreement, Morehart v. County of Santa Barbara (1994) 7 Cal.4th 725; clarifying appealability of judgments on separately tried issues, and Sanchez v. Hillerich Bradsby (2002) 104 Cal.App.4th 703, holding that although the game of baseball includes an inherent risk a player may be hit by a batted ball, where a bat increases the risk above that inherent level, a player does not as a matter of law assume the risk of being hit by a batted ball.  Ms. Lascher teaches appellate law at the Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law.  She is a past president of the Ventura County Bar Association, and has been editor of its magazine, CITATIONS, for several years.

Richard Derevan, Esq.
Partner
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Instructor Portrait

Rick is a Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, California State Bar Association, Board of Legal Specialization and  has been lead counsel in more than 200 appeals and writ proceedings. Substantive areas have included business torts, product liability, ERISA, contracts, securities, and various business and commercial issues.  Mr. Derevan has been name to The Best Lawyers in America(R), editions 2005 – 2007 and Southern California Superlawyer (2004 - present).

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What attendees have said about this seminar:

"The class covered substitute law and practical trial tips- A very helpful class!" Tom Dyer, Esq.

"This program was most helpful for an attorney returning to practice." Phil Norgaard, Esq.

"Outstanding! Gave "real life" tips and procedures."

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Seminar, Webinar, Webcast Registration and Attendance Terms & Policies

Reminder: The room temperature at hotels and other seminar locations are notoriously hard to control. Please bring a sweater or jacket in case it gets cold and/or layer as if you are going to the movies so you are comfortable.

Recording policy: No audio or video recording of any program is permitted.

Seminar Cancellations: Should you be unable to attend for any reason, please inform us in writing no later than 14 days prior to the event and a credit voucher will be issued. If you prefer, a refund, less a $50 non-refundable deposit, will be issued. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received within 14 days of an event.

Substitutions may be made at any time.

Webinars, Tele-seminars and Webcast Cancellations: Once log-in codes and passwords are issued for a webinar, tele-seminars or webcasts, a refund is not possible. If for any reason you cannot attend the event after you have received the codes, we will automatically convert your registration to an instant streaming/instant download or CD format and provide you with the information you need to access the recording after the program concludes and the recording is available.

Return/Refund Policy for Tapes/CDs/DVDs:

Tapes, CDs and DVDs are returnable for a full refund or replacement if defective, within 90 days of purchase.

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