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NCAJ Skills Academy: Opening & Closing for Civil Practitioners

Fri, March 25, 2022   |   8:55 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.   |  
Virtual and  701 Corporate Center Dr, Ste 450, Raleigh, NC 27607
  |   CLE Hours: 6.0 CLE Hours

Anyone attending an in-person event must sign a form attesting that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 OR provide proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event. NCAJ will continue to offer most events events via Zoom. Read our policy here. Submit an attestation form in advance here.

This seminar is for Plaintiff Attorneys Only

8:00 a.m. Registration (in person only)
8:55 a.m. Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Speakers by Program Chair

William Goldfarb, Law Offices of William K. Goldfarb, Charlotte
Speakers

Doug Abrams, Abrams & Abrams, P.A., Raleigh
Adrienne Blocker, DeMayo Law Offices, LLP, Charlotte
Walter Burton, Attorney and Certified Mediator, Walter Burton Law Firm, Greensboro
John Chilson, Comerford Chilson & Moser, LLP, Winston-Salem
Tom Comerford, Comerford Chilson & Moser, LLP, Winston-Salem
Ann Groninger, Johnson & Groninger, PLLC, Charlotte
Philip Miller, Blanchard, Miller, Lewis & Isley, P.A, Raleigh
Jason Taylor, The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, P.C, Hickory
Karonnie Truzy, Crumley Roberts, LLP, Greensboro
9:00 a.m. Foundations used to prepare for Opening; The interplay of Jury Selection and Opening; Demonstrations of Opening
11:00 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. Foundations used to prepare for Opening; The interplay of Jury Selection and Opening; Demonstrations of Opening (cont.)
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. Foundations for preparing for Closing; The interplay between Closing and all other parts of the trial; Demonstrations of Closings
3:15 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. Foundations for preparing for Closing; The interplay between Closing and all other parts of the trial; Demonstrations of Closings (cont.)
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
In-Person Registration Virtual Registration
Event Rates
Regular Rates
$290 NCAJ Members
$250 NCAJ Attorney Member (2-5 years licensure)
$185 NCAJ Public Service Member
$140 NCAJ Legal Assistant Member
$99 NCAJ New Admittee Member
$185 NCAJ Retired Member
$390 Non-Member
season ticket does not apply

Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsor

Lawyers Mutual

Lawyers Mutual has been providing North Carolina attorneys with liability insurance for 40 years. Our mission is to protect North Carolina lawyers with the best coverage against professional liability, and to provide education and risk management resources to help them better serve their clients and the public.

Thanks to Our Sponsor

Milner Settlements

Milner Settlements | Bryan Milner is a Senior Structured Settlement Consultant with Milner Settlements through Sage Settlement Consulting. He has been working with attorneys and their clients in North Carolina for over 19 years, and continues to be a strong supporter of NCAJ. Bryan takes on a compassionate, comprehensive approach. He understands the important and complex financial decisions that face individuals and families who are receiving settlements. He provides creative structured settlement options and helps the attorney navigate the complexities of settlement-related issues such as Medicare Set-Asides, Trusts, Lien Resolution, etc. He also assists attorneys with designing fee structures for their contingency fees. Bryan is a committee member of the newly formed American Association of Settlement Consultants (AASC).