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Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 3 Mar 14, 2022

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Episode 59 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 3 This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the third part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante discusses taking and defending expert depositions. Attorney Amarante talks about experts who are not board certified, defending the deposition of your own expert and using technology for the testimony of expert witnesses. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_899.htm#sec_52-184c" target="_blank">52-184C - Standard of care in negligence against health care provider</a> <a href="https://www.dri.org/" target="_blank">Defense Research Institute</a> <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=228" target="_blank">Practice Book Sec. 13-4 Experts</a>

Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 2 Feb 28, 2022

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Episode 58 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 2This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the second part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante discusses how to handle "hired gun" experts, expert fees, consulting experts versus testifying experts and first steps after an expert has reviewed a case.<a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=228" target="_blank">Practice Book Section 13-4 - Experts </a>

Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 1 Feb 14, 2022

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Episode 57 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 1 This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. Erika explains what experts are used for in preparation for trial and at trial, as well as qualities of a good expert and identifies when experts are good to have and when they are required. Lastly, Mike and Erika discuss how to find an expert, reusing experts and when to bring an expert onto your case. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_900.htm#sec_52-192a" target="_blank">CT General Statutes 52-190a</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_899.htm#sec_52-184c" target="_blank">CT General Statutes 52-184c</a>

Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 2 Jan 31, 2022

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Episode 56 - Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 2This week on Calendar Call we have the second of a two-part series in which Mike discusses changes in the housing court process and the effects of Executive Order 12D with Presiding Judge of Housing in Fairfield and Stamford, Walter Spader and Deputy Director II of Superior Court Operations, Nancy McGann.<a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=72" target="_blank">Episode 55 - Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 1</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/doh" target="_blank">State of Connecticut Department of Housing</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-12D.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Order 12D</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-14.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Order 14</a>

Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Jan 03, 2022

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Episode 55 - Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12DThis week on Calendar Call we have the first of a two-part series in which Mike discusses changes in the housing court process and the effects of Executive Order 12D with Presiding Judge of Housing in Fairfield and Stamford, Walter Spader and Deputy Director II of Superior Court Operations, Nancy McGann. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=10" target="_blank">Calendar Call Episode 7 - Housing and Small Claims</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/doh" target="_blank">Connecticut State Department of Housing</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-12D.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Order 12D</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-14.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Order 14</a>

Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 2 Dec 20, 2021

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Episode 54 - Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 2This week on Calendar Call, Mike is discussing the ins and outs of residential real estate closings with Attorney Richard Florentine. We finish this series discussing the responsibilities of the attorney for the seller, short sales and getting to closing.

Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 1 Dec 06, 2021

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Episode 53 - Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 1This week on Calendar Call, Mike is discussing the ins and outs of residential real estate closings with Attorney Richard Florentine. The first part of this discussion focuses on the responsibilities of an attorney for the purchaser of residential real estate. Next episode will cover the responsibilities of the attorney for the seller.

Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2 Nov 22, 2021

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Episode 52 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2 This week, Mike is finishing his discussion with Lincoln Woodard, principal in the firm Walsh Woodard LLC, about Rule 1.15 liens and other interests in personal injury cases. They cover Rule 1.15 and the commentary before covering 5 examples that you may come across in your personal injury practice.<a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=37" target="_blank">Connecticut Practice Book Rule 1.15</a>

Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 1 Nov 08, 2021

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Episode 51 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases This week, Mike is talking with Lincoln Woodard, principal in the firm Walsh Woodard LLC, about Rule 1.15 liens and other interests in personal injury cases. They cover Rule 1.15 and the commentary before covering 5 examples that you may come across in your personal injury practice. This is the first part of a two-part series. <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=37" target="_blank">Connecticut Practice Book Rule 1.15</a>

Having Difficult Conversations with Clients and Others Oct 25, 2021

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Episode 50 – Having Difficult Conversations with Clients and Others This episode is the last in a series between Mike and Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk finally about having difficult conversations with clients, staff and others. Doug shares tools for attorneys to have those hard conversations, even if you are someone who avoids conflict. <a href="http://www.lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers</a><a href="https://summit-success.com/calendarcall">Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & Say No Without Being Negative</a>

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