Our law firm is again involved in providing a presenter for a Missouri Bar program. This time it is a mock trial program on April 26, 2013 at the Airport Renaissance Hotel. The presenters on the program are all members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, which organization actually co-sponsors the event. This particular program is presented essentially for younger lawyers, or more seasoned lawyers wanting to improve their individual trial skills. The presenters, like Don Schlapprizzi from our office, are all fellows in the American College of Trial Lawyers. A fellow is a trial lawyer whose trial skills and trial record have been reviewed, and who is then invited to membership only after a very exhausting and rigorous screening. The Academy provides these programs from time to time as a service to the public and to members of the Bar.
This particular program is based on a fact pattern case involving an automobile-truck crash causing a fatal injury that resulted in a wrongful death action being brought by the survivors of the deceased individual. The trial demonstration is abbreviated, involving only opening statements, witness examination and cross-examination, and closing arguments provided by the Academy lawyers. There is time then set aside for audience question participation.
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