MICPEL and the Maryland State Bar Association Section of Negligence, Insurance, and Workers' Compansation,
in cooperation with the University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland School of Law Present:

Multi-Jurisdictional Issues in Personal Injury Cases: 
     How Much is a Personal Injury Case Worth? 
     Where, Why, and How Do Jurisdiction and Venue Determine Case Value?

Click here for a printable order form 
Please fill out the form completely and fax it to MICPEL at 410.659.0647.

Thursday, December 11, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ecker Business Training Center
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, Maryland

4.0 HRS CLE

Why you should attend and what you will learn...

The standard preliminary issue in every case is the determination of which court has jurisdiction. Often, a case could be filed in more than one jurisdiction and venue based on a variety of factors, including domicile, place of business, or tortious conduct to name a few. Once a determination has been made as to where an action MAY be filed, the second and more important issue for the attorney is where an action SHOULD be filed either to maximize recovery for plaintiffs or minimize exposure for defendants. Our experienced faculty will address:

    ¨ How case value is influenced by jurisdiction and venue;
    ¨ How to ensure that you file your case in the correct jurisdiction;
    ¨ How to prevent plaintiffs from forum shopping;
    ¨ What can be done when the case has been filed in a jurisdiction which the
        defense recognizes will increase its exposure;
            a. Motion to Dismiss
            b. Motion to Transfer
            c. Removal to Federal Court
    ¨ How the jurisdiction and venue affect selection of an expert;
    ¨ How jury demographics should be considered in choosing or limiting the jurisdiction and/or venue in which a case is pursued.

This program is designed to provide assistance to practitioners of all experience levels and is a must for any attorney working in the area of personal injury.

Agenda:

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Introductions and Overview of the Case

9:05 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Fact Pattern and Analysis

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. How Jurisdiction Affects Your Case Value, Liabilities, and Affirmative Defenses

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Choosing an Expert

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Choosing the Best Venue for Your Client: Education, Ideology, and Jury Demographics

1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Questions and Answers

1:15 p.m. Adjourn

Faculty: 

Benjamin T. Boscolo,. Esq. (Program Chair and Moderator)
ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers
Program Chair and Moderator 

Robert B. Hetherington, Esq.
McCarthy Wilson, LLP

Thomas B.  Morrison, Esq.
Trapeni, Romero, & Morrison, PC

Eric F Rosenberg, Esq.
Rosenberg & Fayne, LLP

Thomas Teodori, Esq.
ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers

Click here for a printable order form 
Please fill out the form completely and fax it to MICPEL at 410.659.0647.
 

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