Blair Durham to Speak at NBI Conference | Durham and Dread


Blair Durham to Speak at NBI Conference Posted September 26th, 2007 by Blair Durham Blair Durham will be speaking at the NBI conference, "Preparing and Trying a Soft Tissue Injury Case." NBI: Preparing and Trying a Soft Tissue Injury Case. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This basic-to-intermediate level forum will benefit plaintiff and defense attorneys, paralegals, insurance and chiropractic professionals, and others who want to power up their understanding of soft tissue injury cases. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Prove Your Case Using Our Methods Soft tissue injury cases are some of the toughest to litigate. On the one hand, you have someone who claims to suffer pain due to the negligence of another. On the other hand, you have a party who does not want to pay for pain that isn't readily provable. Both sides can have a legitimate argument, but how do you best help your client? Knowing the liability, theory and strategy of both sides can help you develop an action plan so you can successfully litigate these cases. At this unique seminar, you'll delve into preparation, case building and trial strategies for both the defense and plaintiff sides of the argument. You'll also discuss settlement options and find out when it's the best option for your client. Don’t miss this chance to find out what you should do during a soft tissue injury case, while getting the scoop on your opponent's strategy. Learn the key areas to cover in the initial interview. Find out what to look for when assessing the case. Get tips for conducting a thorough case investigation. Understand how to establish liability. Gain an understanding of alternative dispute resolution and structured settlement techniques. Discover the advantages of releases, partial settlements and assignments. Take a step-by-step look at procedures for conducting a successful soft tissue trial. Come away with tips for making the best use of witnesses and evidence during the proceedings. AGENDA PREPARING THE PLAINTIFF'S SOFT TISSUE INJURY CASE Blair Durham, 9:00 - 10:00 Key Areas to Cover in the Initial Interview Evaluating the Case Building the Attorney-Client Relationship Conducting a Thorough Case Investigation Establishing Liability Special Liability Issues in Soft Tissue Injury Claims The Difficult Job of Proving Pain Damages -- Burns, Scars, Closed Head Injuries, Strains and Sprains, and Emotional Injuries BUILDING THE DEFENSE'S CASE Michael H. Johnson, 10:15 - 11:15 Effective Case Evaluation How to Conduct a Thorough Case Investigation Unique Discovery Strategies When Defending a Soft Tissue Injury Claim Using Pretrial Motions to Your Advantage Offer of Judgment SETTLING THE SOFT TISSUE INJURY CASE Rocky McElhaney II, 11:15 - 12:15 Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolutions/Mediation Structured Settlements Lien Considerations to Be Aware Of What to Look for in Judicially Supervised Settlements Drafting Effective Settlement Documents Releases, Partial Settlements and Assignments STANDING ON ETHICAL GROUND Rocky McElhaney II, 1:15 - 2:15 Rules of Professional Conduct The Tripartite Relationship Among Insured, Insurer and Counsel Conflicts of Interest Attorneys Fees and Charges Dealing With the "Excess Claim" EFFECTIVE TRIAL STRATEGIES FOR THE PLAINTIFF Blair Durham, 2:15 - 3:15 Jury or Nonjury -- Plaintiff Considerations Expert Witnesses -- How to Use Medical Authority to Prove Legitimacy of the Soft Tissue Injury Do's and Don'ts of Preparing Your Witnesses for Trial Presentation of Evidence Demonstrative Evidence Handling Motions and Appeals Post-Trial Issues FUNDAMENTAL TRIAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE DEFENSE Michael H. Johnson, 3:30 - 4:30 Using Expert Witnesses to Disprove the Claim Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses Witness Preparation and Presentation of Evidence Handling Motions and Appeals Post-Trial Issues FACULTY BLAIR DURHAM is an attorney that works part time with the Law Office of Bart Durham and part time with his new firm, Durham and Dread. His main areas of practice are medical malpractice and personal injury. He received his undergraduate education degree at Belmont University in Nashville and his law degree from Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California. He has completed the Harvard Law School's Basic and Advanced Negotiation Workshops, the University of Virginia Trial Advocacy Institute and the Trial Skills Workshop of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Mr. Durham is licensed to practice in California and Tennessee and he is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the California Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. MICHAEL H. JOHNSON is a partner with Howard Tate Sowell Wilson & Boyte. Mr. Johnson has a litigation practice involving insurance, personal injury, consumer law, professional liability and agribusiness litigation. Mr. Johnson has presented a number of Continuing Legal Education programs on various aspects of litigation. Mr. Johnson received his B.A. degree in political science from the University of Tennessee and his J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law of Sanford University. He is a member of the Tennessee and American bar associations, as well as the Tennessee Defense Lawyers. ROCKY McELHANEY, II is the principal shareholder of the Nashville based Rocky McElhaney Law Firm where he focuses his practice on significant matters of workers' compensation, personal injury and commercial litigation. He is a member of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association and The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Since 1998, Mr. McElhaney has served on the Board of Directors of the Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, recently being nominated as president for 2006-2007. He is an instructor of Intro to Law and Legal Writing at the Nashville School of Law. Mr. McElhaney earned his B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and his J.D. degree with honors from Nashville School of Law. He frequently lectures on workers' compensation and trial related issues. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS(S) Continuing Legal Education TN CLE credit on this course has been applied for to the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education. TIMES Check-in: 8:30-9:00 a.m. Start: 9:00 a.m. Adjourn: 4:30 p.m. EVENT LOCATION Doubletree Hotel Nashville 315 Fourth Avenue North Nashville, TN Hotel Phone: 615-244-8200 Directions & Parking: to obtain directions and parking information, please contact the facility listed above. SEMINAR TUITION $329 first registrant $319 each additional registrant Please note that lunch and parking expenses are not included. Contact the facility directly for more details. Complementary refreshments and a light snack will be provided. COURSE MATERIALS Attendees receive a complementary bound manual prepared by faculty members specifically for this seminar. This valuable resource serves both as an excellent program companion as well as a stand-alone reference guide. We ask your cooperation in not recording this program. GROUP DISCOUNT Each co-worker or colleague you bring saves $10! After the first full-price registration, each additional registrant qualifies for the $10 multiple attendee discount. Additionally, large groups may benefit from additional cost savings by considering our customized in-house training solutions. For more information please call us at 1-800-777-8707 or submit a request via our online in-house training inquiry form. HOW TO ENROLL WEB: register for this program on-line via our secure ordering system! PHONE: 1-800-930-6182, Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 5:30 PM central time FAX: completed registration form to 715-835-1405 MAIL: completed registration form to NBI, P.O. Box 3067, Eau Claire, WI 54702 You will be notified if any significant changes are made to your scheduled program (i.e. date, location, etc). WALK-IN REGISTRATION Pre-registration is encouraged. You may register at the door if space is available. If you plan to register at the door, you may wish to call us at 1-800-930-6182, to confirm availability and any schedule or location changes. CAN'T ATTEND? PURCHASE SEMINAR PRODUCTS If you cannot attend, this seminar will be recorded in its entirety so you can still benefit from the information presented. Product orders are shipped approximately 2 weeks following the seminar program. Reserve your manual and audio CD today. Browse our online bookstore for related products, most of which are in stock for immediate shipment. RISK FREE CANCELLATION Register today at no risk. If your plans change later and you can’t attend the program, you may substitute another person at any time, transfer your registration to any future seminar, purchase the manual and audio recording, or cancel your registration without penalty. Just call and let us know. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE If you aren't happy, we aren't either! Your tuition will be refunded if you are not satisfied with the seminar for any reason. By Adam Dread Login or register to post comments
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