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Discovery Requests for Paralegals: From Interrogatories to Subpoenas

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Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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3 hours
Jack Luellen
James Weston
With Jack R. Luellen from Buchalter + 1 other

Tue, Jun 09, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102000

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Overview

Best Practices for Drafting and Responding to Requests

Discovery is critically important in every case, and you play a major role. This program will show you effective ways to demonstrate your value throughout the discovery process. Learn how to wield different discovery "weapons" to get the information your attorney wants, and leverage the rules to craft proficient responses and objections. Enhance your discovery knowhow - register today!

  • Receive practical tips for crafting and responding to interrogatories.
  • Get concrete advice to avoid oversights in document review and production.
  • Find out how to maximize your use of requests for admissions.
  • Learn how to effectively subpoena witnesses and documents.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Propounding and Answering Interrogatories
  2. Requests for Production, Inspection, Examination
  3. Depositions: Creative Ways You Can Add Value
  4. Requests for Admissions: A Powerful but Underutilized Tool
  5. The Nuts and Bolts of Subpoenas

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Product ID 102000

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Propounding and Answering Interrogatories

    1. How to Craft Interrogatories
    2. Practical Tips for Responses and Objections
    3. Following Up on Incomplete Responses

  2. Requests for Production, Inspection, Examination

    1. Document Production and Inspection Requests
    2. Document Review and Production Insights
    3. Keeping Effective Logs
    4. Requests for Entry Upon Land or Property
    5. Requests for Physical or Mental Examination
    6. BONUS: Practical Tips for FOIA and Open Records Requests

  3. Depositions: Creative Ways You Can Add Value

  4. Requests for Admissions: A Powerful but Underutilized Tool

  5. The Nuts and Bolts of Subpoenas

    1. Subpoena Duces Tecum
    2. Deposition Subpoena
    3. Witness Subpoena
    4. The UIDDA and Out-of-State Subpoenas

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course will teach attendees how to effectively handle different discovery tools. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Jack R Luellen
Jack R.
Luellen
Buchalter
James K Weston II
James K.
Weston, II
Phelan Tucker Law, LLP
Speaker bio
Jack R Luellen

Jack R. Luellen

Buchalter
Jack Luellen

is special counsel with Buchalter in the firm's Denver office. His practice is primarily dedicated to oil and gas law, with a particular emphasis on litigation. Mr. Luellen earned his B.S. degree, with distinction, from Colorado State University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. He is admitted to practice in California, Colorado, Utah and North Dakota. Mr. Luellen is a member of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and Energy Mineral Law Foundation.

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Speaker bio
James K Weston II

James K. Weston, II

Phelan Tucker Law, LLP
James Weston

is a board-certified civil trial lawyer at Phelan Tucker Law, LLP, in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been a practicing trial lawyer since graduating from law school in 1996. Mr. Weston practices in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death, professional negligence/malpractice, commercial litigation and general civil litigation. In addition to his trial practice, he regularly speaks to lawyers' groups on litigation and trial issues, insurance law, and other subjects. Mr. Weston earned his B.A. degree from the University of Iowa and his J.D. degree from Drake University School of Law. He is a fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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