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Credits: 3.0 general credit hours
Description: Written discovery can make – or break – your case. Knowing what to ask and how to respond to discovery requests is critical to protecting your client’s interests. Missteps in written discovery can lead to serious strategic disadvantages, sanctions, or the exclusion of vital evidence. Join us for this popular class designed to give litigators the tools they need to approach written discovery with confidence and tactical precision. Led by a seasoned faculty expert, this class offers a deep dive into best practices for drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, with a focus on both D.C. Superior Court and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia practice.
Through real-world examples and practical guidance, learn how to turn written discovery into a powerful litigation tool – from initial strategy through motions practice and trial. The following are among the topics this class covers:
- The top ten goals of discovery
- Key differences in discovery practice between D.C. Superior Court and District Court for the District of Columbia
- Effective timing and sequencing of discovery requests
- Techniques for drafting high-impact written discovery
- Tactical considerations and discovery strategy
- Real-life examples of successful and flawed discovery approaches
- Use and preparation of privilege logs
- Rule 37 meet and confer obligations
- The duty to supplement discovery responses
- Motions to compel and related sanctions
- Motions for protective orders and to quash
While this class focuses on District of Columbia practice, litigators from other jurisdictions will benefit from the broadly applicable strategies and practical insights shared in this dynamic and informative class.
Faculty: Patrick J. Coyne, Coyne Consulting PLLC
Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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