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Duane Morris Partner Robert Byer to Speak at Pennsylvania Bar Institute Program
November 7, 2007 | Pittsburgh
| Omni William Penn Hotel
November 9, 2007 | Philadelphia
| The CLE Conference Center
Robert Byer will speak at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's program titled "Winning Your Case on Appeal - Essential Ingredients to Successful Briefing and Oral Argument in the Pennsylvania State Court." This program is a live seminar which will be offered in Pittsburgh on November 7 and in Philadelphia on November 9.
This program offers a great opportunity for the appellate practitioner to hear from members of the judiciary, staff from the Pennsylvania Appellate Courts and experienced appellate litigators on the key factors in any appeal and on specific approaches to appellate advocacy.
Program Agenda
Administration Administrative personnel from the Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Courts will share invaluable practical information on the rules and mechanics of getting a case to court and how each court functions.Brief Writing Practical and technical advice on writing winning briefs from the points of view of counsel for the appellant, counsel for the appellee and the Court.
- What should be included in the brief?
- What should not be included in the brief?
- Practical guidance on successful brief writing from the litigants' and Courts' point of view.
Oral Argument Guidance on what you need to do during oral argument to win your case. You will hear from experienced appellate litigators as well as from members of the bench and have the opportunity to join in the discussion.
- Which cases should be submitted on brief?
- Which case should go to oral argument?
- Presenting yourself and your case at oral argument
- Making your case - knowing what to focus on and how to make your points
- What the Court is looking for during oral argument
For additional information or to register to attend this seminar, please visit www.legalspan.com.