The University of Texas School of Law presents a conference for both beginning and intermediate practitioners: a step-by-step guide to handling a personal injury auto claim, from the initial client contact through trial. The program offers practical advice for running a successful practice, evaluating potential cases, working up the case, negotiating with the insurance adjuster, and handling litigation. Other special sessions include recent development in UM/UIM litigation, working with medical records, subrogation, liens, and much more!
THURSDAY
AFTERNOON Presiding Officer(s)
Christopher L. Elliott,
Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody -
Austin, TX
1:00 pm
Running a Successful Motor Vehicle Accident Practice 1.00 hr
Tips on using creativity and common sense to avoid a financial crash.
Guy D. Choate
Webb, Stokes & Sparks, L.L.P. - San Angelo, TX
Mary Alice McLarty
The McLarty Firm, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Karen R. Roberts
Roberts Law Offices - Tyler, TX
Shawn Nicole Thierry
Law Office Of Shawn Nicole Thierry - Houston, TX
2:00 pm
Paralegals: What They Can and Cannot Do .50 hr ethics
From gathering facts to trial preparation and organization along the way.
Sharon Russell
- Dallas, TX
2:30 pm
Texas Standard Auto Policy .50 hr
General coverage issues.
Henry L. Moore
Attorney at Law - Austin, TX
3:15 pm
Recent Developments in UM/UIM Litigation .75 hr
Analyzing Trinity v. Brainard and other recent decisions affecting coverage, recovery of attorney's fees, interest, and other damages.
Thomas A. Crosley
Attorney at Law - San Antonio, TX
4:00 pm
Truck Wrecks .50 hr
Anatomy of a truck wreck.
Frank L. Branson
The Law Offices Of Frank L. Branson PC - Dallas, TX
4:30 pm
Recognizing and Preserving Auto Product Liability Cases .50 hr
Nuts-and-bolts for handling auto product liability and crash-worthiness claims.
Michael R. Davis
Slack & Davis, LLP - Austin, TX
5:00 pm
Adjourn
FRIDAY
MORNING Presiding Officer(s)
Price Ainsworth,
Law Offices Of Price Ainsworth PC -
Austin, TX
8:30 am
Evaluating Potential Cases: Asking the Right Questions .50 hr
This session gives a practical overview of the issues to address in determining whether to accept the representation of a client in a car crash.
Donald H. Kidd
Perdue & Kidd LLP - Houston, TX
9:00 am
Working Up the Case .50 hr
Developing and investigating the case including taking witness statements, obtaining police reports, driving records, and physical evidence. Includes handouts such as a checklist of what to order, litigation forms, police/doctor depo outlines, sample intake, and more.
Brent Carpenter
Carpenter & Carpenter PC - Sugar Land, TX
9:30 am
Proving Up Your Medical Records .50 hr
Problems and pitfalls.
Sonia M. Rodriguez
Branton & Hall PC - San Antonio, TX
10:00 am
Paid v. Incurred .75 hr
Perspectives from the bench and the bar and addressing TCPRC § 41.0105 and medical expense recoveries.
Jim Mac Perdue, Jr.
The Perdue Law Firm LLP - Houston, TX
Hon. Stephen Yelenosky
345th Judicial Civil District Court - Austin, TX
10:45 am
Break
11:00 am
Understanding Medical Records .50 hr
Maximizing the value of your car wreck case by thoroughly reading and analyzing the medical records.
Getting the Most from Doctor's Depositions .50 hr
Using technology, strategic planning, and preparation to effectively deliver the physician's message to the jury.
Leo Del Figueroa
Leo D. Figueroa, P.C. - San Antonio, TX
Common Ethical Pitfalls in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases 1.00 hr ethics
Plaintiff Problems: Attorney fee agreements, conflicts of interest, letters of protection, and representing multiple clients. Defense Problems: Fee audits, coverage conflicts, and negotiating with the insured.
Claude E. Ducloux
Hill, Ducloux, Carnes & de la Garza - Austin, TX
1:30 pm
Negotiating with the Insurance Adjuster .50 hr
Effective methods for negotiating with the insurance adjuster and obtaining a pre-litigation settlement in "run-of-the-mill" car wreck cases. Co-Author Joe Pereccio.
Christopher L. Elliott
Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
2:00 pm
Subrogation and Liens .75 hr
Subrogation, liens, ERISA, Medicaid, Medicare, and other things that go bump in the night.
Judith A. Kostura
Judge, Kostura & Putman PC - Austin, TX
2:45 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Voir Dire .50 hr
How to conduct an effective voir dire after the Cortez case.
Stephen G. Boutros
Stephen Boutros, Ltd. - Houston, TX
3:30 pm
Damages .50 hr
Proof, problems and possibilities.
Quentin Brogdon
The Law Offices Of Frank L. Branson PC - Dallas, TX
Texas MCLE: Course #900022308 10.25 hrs, includes 1.50 hrs ethics
Credit is submitted to the State Bar of Texas within seven business days following the conference. To claim immediate credit, self-report via the SBOT web site at http://www.texasbarcle.com/CLE/home.asp
Legal Specialization: Civil Trial, Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Appellate
Other Jurisdictions: LA, NM, OK, NV, etc.
Many jurisdictions accept courses offered by the University of Texas School of Law, and approved by the State Bar of Texas, for CLE credit. Please check with your state bar association. A Certificate of Completion, and related course reporting documentation for MCLE credit will be available at the conference.
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