Session I – Case Intake Determinations 101 – Natalie Elkins and Joanna Jang Form our opposing perspectives as claimant Vs. insurance defense attorneys. Key topics to be discussed: Claimant Insurance defense attorneys Session II - Pretrial Practice and Administrative Conferences – Karen Lowell and Tara Schlairet Attorneys can expect a discussion of how to prepare…

Criminal convictions, and arrests, are punitive. For many people with convictions or arrests on their record, their past negatively impacts their future. Convictions and arrests that appear on an individual’s criminal history record can prevent that person from getting a job they need to provide for their family or a promotion at work. Their criminal…

Session I - Client Interview: Information Gathering, Written Fee Agreement, DOL Hearing, and Ascertaining the Client’s Goal – Lisa Wells Attorneys can expect insights as to interviewing the prospective DUI client. (This applies more broadly as well but is specifically tailored to DUI clients.) Attorneys will hear the different interviewing techniques, specific questions that are…

Session I - Ethical Considerations in Georgia Divorce Law – David Lefkowitz Divorce litigation is often high stakes and highly emotional. Abiding by the ethical rules is critical, and we will discuss several areas where lawyers can accidentally violate a rule or commit legal malpractice. Key topics to be discussed: Ethical Rules that are particularly…