Joshua Offenhartz | Kahana & Feld LLP

Joshua Offenhartz is the Arizona Managing Partner with Kahana Feld, a full service law firm with offices throughout the United States. Josh is a litigator and business lawyer who is a trusted advisor to companies on legal issues affecting their operations. Josh represents clients in the agriculture, construction, e-commerce, finance, medical, real estate, and culinary industries. He also serves as outside counsel for several small, medium, and growing businesses that need day-to-day legal advice for their growing companies. Josh takes pride in solving problems and loves working with entrepreneurs and business owners. He is detail-oriented and believes in providing his clients with a very thorough investigation and evaluation of their case to ensure an accurate assessment of risks and the best possible outcome. These skills combined with Josh’s private sector experience make him an ideal attorney for businesses seeking a solutions-based attorney who can navigate the intersection of business and law.

Mr. Offenhartz also volunteers within the legal profession. He currently serves as a Member of the State Bar of Arizona’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Advisory Commission, Board Member for Maricopa County Bar’s Litigation Section, and Board Member for the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel.

Josh believes in giving back to the community. He is a member of a local school board’s Financial Advisory Board and a board member of the Jewish National Fund. He supports the Phoenix Art Museum as a member of the Men’s Art Council and helps others by volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arizona, the Saint Mary’s Food Bank, and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Outside of work Josh enjoys spending time with family. He is also a passionate sports fan, amateur cinephile, and he teaches a class for teens that promotes leadership, civic engagement, and philanthropy.

I. Winning the Case Before Filing: Pre-suit mastery | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

• How to onboard clients effectively and set clear expectations from the start
• Comprehensive pre-suit checklist to ensure nothing is overlooked
• Strategies to manage a high-volume auto practice with efficiency and precision
• Understand how to create the perfect demand packet, including what’s essential and when to send it
• Negotiation tips and follow-up techniques to achieve the best pre-suit results
• The right words to use for maximizing settlements and when it’s time to move to litigation

Break | 1:00pm – 1:10pm

II. Building the Foundation: Discovery and depositions | 1:10pm – 2:10pm

• Draft effective written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and admissions
• Identify opportunities for post-suit settlements before depositions take place
• Best approaches for deposing fact witnesses, expert witnesses, and defendants
• Strategies to challenge and expose biases in defense expert deposition
• How to prepare your client effectively for their deposition to avoid missteps

Break | 2:10pm – 2:20pm

III. From Courtroom Strategy to Trial Victory | 2:20pm – 3:20pm

• Pre-trial settlement and mediation tactics to strengthen your case resolution strategy
• Techniques for selecting the right jury for your auto accident case
• Develop a strong case theme and a strategic order of proof for trial
• Craft compelling opening statements and closing arguments that resonate with jurors
• Utilize demonstrative evidence to enhance courtroom presentations and captivate the jury
• Understand the critical aspects of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and how to handle these cases effectively