Program Directors
Mark E. Larson
Gutglass, Erickson, Bonville & Larson S.C.
Milwaukee
Steven L. Nelson
von Briesen & Roper S.C.
Milwaukee
Moderator
Marie A. Stanton
Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C.
Madison
Presiding Judge
Hon. Craig R. Day
Grant County Circuit Court
Lancaster
Panelists
Lori Gendelman
Otjen, Gendelman, Zitzer, Johnson & Weir S.C.
Waukesha
Robert J. Lauer
Kasdorf, Lewis & Swietlik S.C.
Milwaukee
James A. Pitts
Schoone, Leuck, Kelley, Pitts & Pitts S.C.
Racine
Ed Robinson
Cannon & Dunphy
Milwaukee
For the Plaintiff
Tim S. Trecek - Team Captain
Habush, Habush & Rottier S.C.
Milwaukee
Steven T. Botzau
Habush, Habush & Rottier S.C.
Racine
Michael W. Gill
Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik
La Crosse
Lynn R. Laufenberg
Gingras, Cates & Wachs
Waukesha
Cynthia M. Mack
Lichtsinn & Haensel S.C.
Milwaukee
Kevin R. Martin
Martin Law Office S.C.
Oak Creek
D. J. Weis
Habush Habush & Rottier S.C.
Rhinelander
For the Defense
Philip C. Reid - Team Captain
von Briesen & Roper S.C.
Milwaukee
Mark T. Budzinski
Corneille Law Group LLC
Green Bay
Janet E. Cain
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee
James R. Clark
Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee
Peter J. Hickey
Everson, Whitney, Everson & Brehm S.C.
Green Bay
Michael L. Johnson
Otjen, Gendelman, Zitzer, Johnson & Weir S.C.
Waukesha
Ward I. Richter
Bell Moore & Richter S.C.
Madison
8:00 a.m. : Introductory Remarks by President of ABOTA
Ralph J. Tease, Jr.
8:05 a.m. : Seat Jury/Remarks From Judge
Hon. Craig R. Day
8:10 a.m. : Opening Statements
Plaintiff: Tim S. Trecek
Defense: Philip C. Reid
8:40 a.m. : Direct Examination of Plaintiff
Direct Exam: Cynthia M. Mack
Cross Exam: Janet E. Cain
9:30 a.m. : Panel Discussion
9:45 a.m. : Break
10:00 a.m. : Direct Examination of Husband
Direct Exam: D. J. Weis
Cross Exam: James R. Clark
10:20 a.m. : Direct Examination of Witness
Direct Exam: D. J. Weis
Cross Exam: Mark T. Budzinski
10:40 a.m. : Direct Examination of Deputy
Direct Exam: Tim S. Trecek
Cross Exam: Philip C. Reid
11:00 a.m. : Direct Examination of Skogen Engineering Group
Direct Exam: Steven T. Botzau
Cross Exam: Michael L. Johnson
12:00 p.m. : Panel Discussion
12:15 p.m. : Lunch (on your own)
1:15 p.m. : Direct Examination of Defendant
Direct Exam: Peter J. Hickey
Cross Exam: Michael W. Gill
2:15 p.m. : Direct Examination of Scalia Safety Engineering
Direct Exam: James R. Clark
Cross Exam: Kevin R. Martin
3:15 p.m. : Panel Discussion
3:30 p.m. : Break
3:45 p.m. : Closing Arguments
Plaintiff: Lynn R. Laufenberg
Defense: Ward I. Richter
4:25 p.m. : Panel Discussion
4:35 p.m. : Jury Deliberations
5:45 p.m. : Verdict/Panel Discussion/Questions to Jury
5:55 p.m. : Program Concludes
Following program start time, webcast replay schedules will vary slightly from above listed times.
- Learn trial skills in a unique demonstration setting
- Observe the trial of a challenging automobile vs. pedestrian case with unknown liability
- Discover techniques for effective openings, closings, and direct and cross examinations
- Hear reasoning from plaintiff and defense attorneys about their approaches and strategies
- Watch a jury deliberate and reach a decision
- Civil & criminal litigators
- Personal injury lawyers
- Torts attorneys
- Insurance law practitioners
- Any attorney seeking trial experience
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Wisconsin Trial Practice
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The Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter is sanctioned by the American Board of Trial Advocates, and is committed to improving the quality of legal representation, promoting the art of advocacy, and efficiently administrating justice. To qualify as a member, attorneys must be nominated by another member, achieve at least six years of active experience as a trial lawyer, and have tried at least 10 jury trials to conclusion over the course of their careers. To learn more, contact Wisconsin Chapter President Ralph J. Tease, Jr. Volunteer members of the Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter present this seminar. Their commitment of time, talent, and energy in service to the Bar is deeply appreciated.