Auto Accident Cases: Essential techniques for preparing clients for depositions and trial testimony

Mark J. Favaloro
Mark J. Favaloro | Favaloro Law

Mark J. Favaloro is the principal of Favaloro Law, originally established in Massachusetts before establishing his current Virginia Beach office. He brings 42 years of trial experience to the firm, having handled matters in the trial courts of the Commonwealths of Virginia, Massachusetts and Tennessee, as well as in the U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeal in the First and Fourth circuits.

On-Demand: May 3, 2024

2 hour CLE

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Program Summary

This session focuses on equipping legal professionals with essential techniques for effectively preparing clients for depositions and trial testimony in auto accident cases. Through a comprehensive review, participants will gain insights into common mistakes frequently encountered by both clients and lawyers during these crucial stages of preparation. By addressing these pitfalls, attendees will be better equipped to guide their clients through the deposition and trial process, ultimately enhancing their chances of success in auto accident litigation.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Initial client intake
  • Review of medical records when preparing your client for testimony
  • Preparing your client for cross examination

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Mark J. Favaloro_FedBarMark J. Favaloro | Favaloro Law

Mark J. Favaloro is the principal of Favaloro Law, originally established in Massachusetts before establishing his current Virginia Beach office. He brings 42 years of trial experience to the firm, having handled matters in the trial courts of the Commonwealths of Virginia, Massachusetts and Tennessee, as well as in the U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeal in the First and Fourth circuits. Mr. Favaloro is a member of the Virgnia State Bar, the Massachusetts State Bar, and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Favaloro is a frequent CLE lecturer, having presented over 50 CLE sessions in his 42 years of practice. He earned his B.S. degree, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire, his J.D. degree from the New England Law/Boston and his LL.M. degree from the Boston University School of Law.

Agenda

I. Initial client intake | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Break | 1:00pm – 1:10pm

II. Review of medical records when preparing your client for testimony | 1:10pm – 1:40pm

III. Preparing your client for cross examination | 1:40pm – 2:10pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Arkansas's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Reciprocity
2.5 General

Receive CLE credit in Florida via reciprocity
Georgia

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Indiana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Minnesota

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney's behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey's recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Nevada

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “A”.
Ohio

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 General Hours

Tennessee

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Law and Legal

For CLE course attendance credit, Washington state attorneys must self-apply to the Washington State Bar. myLawCLE will supply Washington state attorneys with the self-application package and instructions on how to gain credit.
Wisconsin

Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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