ODW2430 – Tort Talks: Part 3 – Defendant’s Presentation of Witnesses and Exhibits

Description: Building on the foundational concepts of tort law, this intermediate webinar focuses on the defendant’s strategy for presenting witnesses and exhibits in tort claims. Participants will gain in-depth insights into the techniques used to prepare and present compelling testimony and evidence. Topics include witness examination, direct examination strategies, handling witnesses, and the rules governing the admissibility of exhibits. Real-life examples of the case study will provide practical applications, equipping paralegals with the skills needed to effectively support attorneys during trial.

Disclaimer: This webinar is Part 3 of 4 in the Tort Talks Series: Understanding Torts Through Case Study and may reference or build upon information from other sessions in the series. For a comprehensive understanding of all topics covered, we recommend viewing the entire series. To purchase access to all four webinars at a discounted rate, click here.

Course Year: 2024

Presenter Biography: Kari K. Jacobson, Esq., is a shareholder of La Cava Jacobson & Goodis. Born in Miami, Florida, she graduated with a BA from the University of Florida in 1989 and with a JD from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992. Ms. Jacobson began her career as a prosecutor and went on to defend self-insured companies, insurance companies, and those they insure. Ms. Jacobson was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1992 and is admitted to the US District Courts of the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. She is a member of The Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Collier County Bar Association, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. She is also a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. Through the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, she received the highest rank of AV Preeminent®.