MICPEL and the Maryland State Bar Association Section of Litigation

In Cooperation with the University of Maryland School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law

Present:

 

THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE MARYLAND COURTS OF APPEAL
FEATURING THE NEW 3RD EDITION OF APPELLATE PRACTICE FOR THE MARYLAND LAWYER: STATE AND FEDERAL
Course #08-4050

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

4.0 CLE Hours

 

Monday, October 8, 2007

8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

University of Baltimore Business Center

1415 Maryland Avenue

Baltimore, MD

 

FACULTY

 

The Honorable Robert M. Bell
Chief Judge
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Baltimore

The Honorable Joseph F. Murphy, Jr.
Chief Judge
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Towson

The Honorable Mary Ellen Barbera
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Rockville

The Honorable Lynne A. Battaglia
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Annapolis

The Honorable Clayton Greene, Jr.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Annapolis

The Honorable Deborah S. Eyler
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Annapolis

Bessie M. Decker
Chief Deputy Clerk
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Annapolis

Leslie D. Gradet, Esq.
Clerk
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Annapolis

Andrew H. Baida, Esq.
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
Baltimore

Andrew D. Levy, Esq.
Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP
Baltimore

Paul Mark Sandler, Esq.
Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A.
Baltimore

 

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Whether you handle one appeal in ten years or ten appeals every year, you will benefit from the information and insight
that you’ll get from this program and this new book!

Introducing the New 3rd Edition of Appellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal (2007):
Attend this outstanding program and receive a copy of the new 3rd Edition at a 50% discount on the regular cover price. The
new edition replaces the 2001 2nd Edition. The list of contributing authors to Appellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer:
State and Federal
reads like a who’s who of state and federal appellate practice – a host of appellate judges, court administrators
and highly regarded appellate attorneys.

Chief Judge Bell, Chief Judge Murphy, and Judges Battaglia, Greene, Barbera and Eyler of Maryland’s Courts of Appeal will
share their perspectives on how to be the most effective appellate practitioner. Clerk Leslie Gradet and Chief Deputy Clerk
Bessie Decker will give you their insider’s views on their courts’ administrative procedures. Experienced and successful
appellate lawyers, Andy Baida, Andy Levy, and Paul Sandler will help you understand the critical stages in the appeals
process, tell you how to avoid the common pitfalls, and offer practical pointers on every important aspect of your appeal.

Less Theory. More Practice: This program and this new book will help you maximize your chances of success with your
next appeal through your preparation, briefing and oral argument.

 

Agenda
 

7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
Registration

8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions
Andrew H. Baida, Esq.

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Using the New 3rd Edition of “Appellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal” and the Companion DVDs
Paul Mark Sandler, Esq. and Andrew D. Levy, Esq.

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
The Inner Workings of the Court of Appeals of Maryland
Hon. Robert M. Bell, Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of Maryland

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
The Inner Workings of the Clerk’s Office of the Court of Appeals of Maryland
Bessie M. Decker, Chief Deputy Clerk, Court of Appeals of Maryland

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
The Inner Workings of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Hon. Joseph F. Murphy, Jr., Chief Judge, Court of Special Appeals of Maryland

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
The Inner Workings of the Clerk’s Office of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Leslie D. Gradet, Esq., Clerk, Court of Special Appeals of Maryland

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Best Practices for Protecting, Preserving & Perfecting Your Appeal - preserving the record; initiating the appeal; motions
practice; staying the judgment; supersedeas bonds; final judgment rule and interlocutory appeals; appeals from
administrative agencies; civil and criminal appeals and application of the appellate standard of review; brief writing,
transcripts, extracts; petitions for certiorari; oral argument and appellate advocacy; questions/answers from the audience
Andrew H. Baida, Esq., Hon. Mary Ellen Barbera, Hon. Lynne A. Battaglia, Hon. Clayton Greene, Jr., Hon. Deborah S. Eyler,
Andrew D. Levy, Esq., Paul Mark Sandler, Esq.


1:15 p.m.
Adjourn

 

Tuition for Program and Your Copy of Appellate Practice for the
Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal, 3rd Edition

MSBA Young Lawyers Section Members $289
MSBA Litigation Section Members $289
MSBA Members $309
All Others $339
MICPEL Flex/Select Pass Holders $99
Video Replay $289
PA MCLE Credit Fee ($2/hour) $8

 

Note: Attendees who seek MCLE credit are required by most
jurisdictions to obtain written materials.

Tuition for Program ONLY
Multiple registrants from the same office may share written
materials; tuition for additional registrant(s) without materials is:
MSBA Young Lawyers Section Members $189
MSBA Litigation Section Members $189
MSBA Members $209
All Others $239
MICPEL Flex/Select Pass Holders $0
Video Replay $189
PA MCLE Credit Fee ($2/hour) $8

 

Video Replays

9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. all locations

 

November 16, 2007; Baltimore

December 7, 2007; Baltimore

December 13, 2007; Rockville

December 20, 2007; Rockville

 

Too Busy to Attend?
Book, Audio Tapes, CDs and DVDs are available thirty (30) days after course date.
o Appellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal $216.45* (Inv. #2057-07)
o Audio Tapes and Appellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal $289.95* (Inv. #2996-07)
o CDs and Appellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal $289.95* (Inv. #2997-07)
o DVDs and Appellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal $331.95* (Inv. #2998-07)
*Price includes tax and shipping
 

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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