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<p><strong>Episode 60 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 4</strong></p> <p>This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the final part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante and Mike get into the specifics of being on trial and calling on your expert witness to testify. Finally, Mike and Erika go through the sections in the Code of Evidence that cover expert witnesses and the use of objections at trial.</p> <p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/Code2000.pdf#page=34" target="_blank">Code of Evidence Sec. 7-2</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 59 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 3 </strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><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></p> <p><a href="https://www.dri.org/" target="_blank">Defense Research Institute</a> </p> <p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=228" target="_blank">Practice Book Sec. 13-4 Experts</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 58 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 2</strong></p><p>This 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.</p><p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=228" target="_blank">Practice Book Section 13-4 - Experts </a><br></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Episode 57 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 1</strong><span></span></p> <p>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.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_900.htm#sec_52-192a" target="_blank">CT General Statutes 52-190a</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_899.htm#sec_52-184c" target="_blank">CT General Statutes 52-184c</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 56 - Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 2</strong></p><p>This 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.</p><p><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></p><p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/doh" target="_blank">State of Connecticut Department of Housing</a></p><p><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></p><p><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></p>

<p><strong>Episode 55 - </strong><strong>Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D</strong></p><p>This 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. </p><p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=10" target="_blank">Calendar Call Episode 7 - Housing and Small Claims</a></p><p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/doh" target="_blank">Connecticut State Department of Housing</a></p><p><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></p><p><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></p>

<p><strong>Episode 54 - </strong><strong>Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 2</strong></p><p>This 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.</p>

<p><strong>Episode 53 - </strong><strong>Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 1</strong></p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">This 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.<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></span></p>

<p><strong>Episode 52 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2</strong></p> <p>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.</p><p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=37" target="_blank">Connecticut Practice Book Rule 1.15</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 51 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=37" target="_blank">Connecticut Practice Book Rule 1.15</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 50 – Having Difficult Conversations with Clients and Others</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers</a></p><p><a href="https://summit-success.com/calendarcall">Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & Say No Without Being Negative</a><br></p>

<p><strong>Episode 49 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 2</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This week, Mike finishes up his conversation with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is the second part of a two-part series and this week they discuss transcripts, new readability requirements for appellate briefs, procrastination, being prepared and knowing the panel who will be hearing your case.</p> <p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/WebDocs/2021/WC000000014233.PDF">Amendment to the Rules of Appellate Procedure</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 48 – Beating Burnout</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This week Mike meets back up with Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk about attorney burnout: what is it, strategies for avoiding burnout and resources if you are feeling burned out.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 47 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 1</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This week, Mike talks with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is a two-part series and this week they discuss proofreading, consulting current reference materials, being in the moment and tracking deadlines.</p> <p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/WebDocs/2021/WC000000014233.PDF">Amendment to the Rules of Appellate Procedure</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 46 – Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Success</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>Mike sits down with Connecticut attorney and executive coach Doug Brown to talk about the organizational side of the practice of law. Doug shares tips and tricks to optimize your time, make your schedule work for you and learn to focus on the most important aspects of your practice. </p> <p><a href="https://summit-success.com/calendarcall">Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & Say No Without Being Negative</a></p>