detailed schedule

Seminar Leaders: 
Steven Babitsky, Esq. & James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq.

SEAK, Inc. is pleased to present its Fourteenth Annual National Expert Witness Conference. Experts from all disciplines and with all levels of experience will benefit from multi-disciplinary advanced techniques. Nationally recognized attorneys, experts, judges, and educators will discuss all aspects of expert witness testimony, ethics, and trial techniques. Conference participants will be presented with practical suggestions for succeeding as expert witnesses. This advanced two-day program will include lectures, trial demonstrations, lively question and answer periods, intensive breakout sessions led by a highly qualified faculty, and roundtable discussions where participation by attendees is encouraged.

 

Here is what past attendees have to say about the program:
				"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!" "The presenters were excellent." "This is my fourth year of attendance. I keep coming as long as I go away with new gems of knowledge or technique." "Informative, attention holding, practical! Exceeded my expectations in terms of what I would be able to take back with me!" "User friendly." "Very professionally done." "By far the best value of all training I’ve attended." "Good job – well done, excellent conference." "All speakers were outstanding and should be invited back." "Thanks for the great opportunity to enhance my skills." "Right on point." "All speakers were good." Hotel and Travel Information Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort The Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort is surrounded by 52 totally private acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers an 18-hole par 54 golf course, a private patio or balcony for the 224 deluxe guest rooms, a complete fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, a whirlpool, a complete spa, and free parking. The Four Points by Sheraton Resort is conveniently located within walking distance of Main Street with its many shops and restaurants. Public beaches and the ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are minutes from the hotel. Driving directions are available on the Sheraton website at www.sheraton.com. Getting to Hyannis The two major airports closest to Cape Cod are Logan International Airport in Boston, MA (70 miles) and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island (80 miles). Barnstable Airport is a five minute drive from the Sheraton, but this is a commuter airport that has smaller planes and fewer flights. T.F. Green is preferred over Logan as it is usually less congested. Rental cars, taxis and car service are available at all three airports. Cape Cod Cape Cod is a true destination spot that features beautiful beaches, warm water, great restaurants, historic towns, sightseeing, kayaking, whale watching, museums, numerous bike trails, shopping, nightlife, championship golf, and world famous boating. Cape Cod is also gateway to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. For more information on what to do on Cape Cod, please visit www.capecod.com.

Thursday, June 16th, 2005

Thursday, June 16th, 2005

Trial Demonstration: A Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Witness Testimony
By Alan Cantor, Esq., Boston, MA
James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq., Falmouth, MA
David Pesuit, PhD, Northampton, MA

OR

Defining the Roles and Responsibilities of the Expert in Multiple Expert Cases
By James R. Dobbs, PhD, PE
Tallahassee, FL

Expert Communications: Avoiding Disastrous Disclosures
By Paul M. Mannix, Esq.
Pittsburgh, PA

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Business Practices for Experts and Consultants: What Works
By Marc A. Rabinoff, EdD
Littleton, CO

How Experts Make Themselves Invaluable to Counsel: Beyond the Favorable Opinion
By Mark W. Freel, Esq.
Providence, RI

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Best Practices for Testifying Experts: Developing a Transparent Expert Witness and Consulting Practice
By Ronald S. Ostrowski, PhD
Charlotte, NC

Growing Your Expert Witness Practice: Going Beyond the One Person Office
By James R. Dobbs, PhD, PE
Tallahassee, FL

OR

You Have To Know The Rules: The Rules All Experts Need to Know
By Thomas R. Porter, CPA, Esq., CFFA, CVA
Springfield, VA

The Biggest Mistakes Experts Make and How to Avoid Them
By The Honorable Warren D. Wolfson
Chicago, IL

Optimizing the Expert Witness Image, Perception, and Credibility
By Danit Ran Schreiber
Rye, NY

The Secrets to Becoming a World Class Expert Witness
By Richard Waites, JD, PhD
Houston, TX

Reasonable Degree of Certainty and the Substantial Factor Test: Proof of Causation and Beyond
By Bert Black, Esq.
Dallas, TX

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Cross-Examination, The Expert’s Report: What Experts Can Expect and How to Avoid Disaster
By Robert L. Byman, Esq.
Chicago, IL

Preparing for Deposition and Trial Courtroom Testimony: Direct and Cross-Examination
By Cyril H. Wecht, MD, JD
Pittsburgh, PA

OR

The Role of the Expert in High Stakes National Civil Litigation: Scorched Earth?
By James D. Gotz, Esq.
Boston, MA

Defending Yourself During Deposition and Cross- Exam: Becoming an Active Expert
By David M. Benjamin, PhD
Chestnut Hill, MA

OR

Educating Attorneys: The Role of the Expert
By David A. Dodge, CSP
Standish, ME

Knocking Expert Witnesses Out of the Box: Disqualifications, Conflicts, and Much More
By Paul R. Cox, Esq.
Dover, NH

OR

The Role of Experts in Arbitration Proceedings
By Robert L. Byman, Esq.
Chicago, IL

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