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33rd Annual Institute of Trial Practice (ABOTA) 2023

Product ID: CA3523W
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Co-produced with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Become a friend of the court

Having trouble gaining courtroom experience? Are you looking to sharpen your trial advocacy skills? Look no further than the 33rd Annual Institute of Trial Practice for an immersive learning experience designed to give you the strategies, techniques, and insights you need to excel in your next trial..

Prepare to be captivated by Wisconsin’s best trial lawyers as they demonstrate their expertise in a mock trial before the Hon. Scott L. Horne, the Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter’s Trial Judge of the Year.

Each side has the chance to display mastery in action as they present compelling stories and make their cases. Then, they’ll reveal the rationale behind their tactics during opening statements, witness examination, and closing arguments.

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Pricing

Member $329.00

Non-Member $429.00

Credits

10 CLE

Date and Time

Wednesday, November 15, 20238:00 AM - 6:00 PM CT

Add to Calendar 11/15/2023 8:00:00 AM 11/15/2023 6:00:00 PM America/Chicago 33rd Annual Institute of Trial Practice (ABOTA) 2023

Co-produced with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Become a friend of the court

Having trouble gaining courtroom experience? Are you looking to sharpen your trial advocacy skills? Look no further than the 33rd Annual Institute of Trial Practice for an immersive learning experience designed to give you the strategies, techniques, and insights you need to excel in your next trial..

Prepare to be captivated by Wisconsin’s best trial lawyers as they demonstrate their expertise in a mock trial before the Hon. Scott L. Horne, the Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter’s Trial Judge of the Year.

Each side has the chance to display mastery in action as they present compelling stories and make their cases. Then, they’ll reveal the rationale behind their tactics during opening statements, witness examination, and closing arguments.

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Co-produced with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Become a friend of the court

Having trouble gaining courtroom experience? Are you looking to sharpen your trial advocacy skills? Look no further than the 33rd Annual Institute of Trial Practice for an immersive learning experience designed to give you the strategies, techniques, and insights you need to excel in your next trial..

Prepare to be captivated by Wisconsin’s best trial lawyers as they demonstrate their expertise in a mock trial before the Hon. Scott L. Horne, the Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter’s Trial Judge of the Year.

Each side has the chance to display mastery in action as they present compelling stories and make their cases. Then, they’ll reveal the rationale behind their tactics during opening statements, witness examination, and closing arguments.

Read More ↓

Sponsored By

Interested in sponsoring this program? Find out more.

Program Directors

Mark E. Larson
Gutglass Erickson Larson & Schneider, S.C.
Milwaukee

Steven L. Nelson
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Moderator

Michael P. Crooks
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Madison

Presiding Judge

Hon. Scott L. Horne
La Crosse County Circuit Court
La Crosse

Panelists

Emile H. Banks, Jr.
Emile Banks & Associates LLC
Milwaukee

Christine Bremer
Muggli Bremer & Trollop, S.C.
Wausau

For the Plaintiff
Steven T. Botzau – Team Captain
Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.
Racine

Gregory J. Egan
Egan & Richgels, S.C.
La Crosse

Lynn R. Laufenberg
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs
Milwaukee

Thadd J. Llaurado
Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C.
Milwaukee

Kevin R. Martin
Martin Law Office, S.C.
Oak Creek

Jeffrey A. Pitman
Pitman, Kalkoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C.
Milwaukee

For the Defense

Michael L. Johnson – Team Captain
Otjen Law Firm, S.C.
Waukesha

Mark T. Budzinski
Corneille Law Group LLC
Green Bay

Michael W. Gill
Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik
La Crosse

Peter J. Hickey
Everson, Whitney, Everson & Brehm, S.C.
Green Bay

Christopher P. Riordan
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Frederick J. Strampe 
Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C.
Milwaukee

8:00 AM Introductory Remarks by ABOTA President Jerome A.

8:05 AM Seat Jury/Remarks from Judge

Hon. Scott L. Horne

8:10 AM Opening Statements

Plaintiff: Steven T. Botzau
Defense: Michael L. Johnson

8:50 AM Examination of Plaintiff (Olaf Oleson)

Direct Exam: Kevin R. Martin
Cross Exam: Peter J. Hickey

9:35 AM Examination of Plaintiff (Sonja Oleson)

Direct Exam: Kevin R. Martin
Cross Exam: Peter J. Hickey

10:00 AM Panel Discussion

10:15 AM Break

10:30 AM Examination of Witness (DNR Warden Harry Breier)

Direct Exam: Lynn R. Laufenberg
Cross Exam: Mark T.

11:00 AM Examination of Witness (DNR Warden Robert Feller)

Direct Exam: Steven T. Botzau
Cross Exam: Michael L. Johnson

11:45 AM Panel Discussion

12:00 PM Lunch (on your own)

1:00 PM Examination of Plaintiff Expert (Michael Smith)

Direct Exam: Gregory J. Egan
Cross Exam: Michael W. Gill

1:45 PM Examination of Defendant (Jason Schultz)

Direct Exam: Christopher P. Riordan
Cross Exam: Jeffrey A. Pitman

2:30 PM Examination of Defense Expert (Capt. Jack Blye)

Direct Exam: Michael W. Gill Cross Exam: Gregory J. Egan

3:30 PM Panel Discussion

3:45 PM Break

4:00 PM Instruct Jury

4:05 PM Closing Arguments

Plaintiff: Thadd J. Llaurado Defense: Frederick J.

4:40 PM Panel Discussion

4:45 PM Jury Deliberation

5:45 PM Verdict/Panel Discussion/Questions to Jury

6:00 PM Program Concludes

  • Learn from the best trial lawyers in Wisconsin by seeing them in action
  • Know the best tactics for examining and cross-examining witnesses
  • Gain insight into the jury’s perspective by observing deliberations and post-verdict interviews
  • Hear about strategic decisions made by the litigators and see how the judge handles the proceedings
  • Civil litigators
  • Tort lawyers
  • Personal injury lawyers
  • Criminal litigators
  • Insurance lawyers

Book Bonus!

Wisconsin Rules of Evidence: A Courtroom Handbook
Seminar attendees save 15% on Wisconsin Rules of Evidence: A Courtroom Handbook.* Find applicable rules of evidence, available commentary on those rules, and relevant case law at your fingertips throughout a trial. 

*Attendees will receive information to access the discount via email after attending the program. Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound® editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid as long as CLE credit is available for this program. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on purchase of full library

When a forty-year-old collector of vintage outboard motors was on a test run with a motor he’d recently worked on, his boat collided with a boat belonging to a tournament fisherman. As a result of the injuries he sustained from the crash, the outboard motor collector died.

The issues at trial will include the speed and direction of each boat, the lookout of each boater, and whether either boater took evasive action. You’ll hear testimony from Department of Natural Resources investigators and see how they reconstructed the accident. Both sides have retained experts to opine on negligence issues, and the jury will be asked to assess the liability of each boater.

The Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter is sanctioned by the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to protecting the right to a civil jury trial established by the U.S. Constitution. 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 ten jury trials to conclusion over the course of their careers.

Volunteer members of the Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter present and co-produce this seminar. Their commitment of time, talent, and energy in service to the Bar is deeply appreciated.

Program Directors

Mark E. Larson
Gutglass Erickson Larson & Schneider, S.C.
Milwaukee

Steven L. Nelson
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Moderator

Michael P. Crooks
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Madison

Presiding Judge

Hon. Scott L. Horne
La Crosse County Circuit Court
La Crosse

Panelists

Emile H. Banks, Jr.
Emile Banks & Associates LLC
Milwaukee

Christine Bremer
Muggli Bremer & Trollop, S.C.
Wausau

For the Plaintiff
Steven T. Botzau – Team Captain
Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.
Racine

Gregory J. Egan
Egan & Richgels, S.C.
La Crosse

Lynn R. Laufenberg
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs
Milwaukee

Thadd J. Llaurado
Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C.
Milwaukee

Kevin R. Martin
Martin Law Office, S.C.
Oak Creek

Jeffrey A. Pitman
Pitman, Kalkoff, Sicula & Dentice, S.C.
Milwaukee

For the Defense

Michael L. Johnson – Team Captain
Otjen Law Firm, S.C.
Waukesha

Mark T. Budzinski
Corneille Law Group LLC
Green Bay

Michael W. Gill
Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik
La Crosse

Peter J. Hickey
Everson, Whitney, Everson & Brehm, S.C.
Green Bay

Christopher P. Riordan
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Frederick J. Strampe 
Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C.
Milwaukee

8:00 AM Introductory Remarks by ABOTA President Jerome A.

8:05 AM Seat Jury/Remarks from Judge

Hon. Scott L. Horne

8:10 AM Opening Statements

Plaintiff: Steven T. Botzau
Defense: Michael L. Johnson

8:50 AM Examination of Plaintiff (Olaf Oleson)

Direct Exam: Kevin R. Martin
Cross Exam: Peter J. Hickey

9:35 AM Examination of Plaintiff (Sonja Oleson)

Direct Exam: Kevin R. Martin
Cross Exam: Peter J. Hickey

10:00 AM Panel Discussion

10:15 AM Break

10:30 AM Examination of Witness (DNR Warden Harry Breier)

Direct Exam: Lynn R. Laufenberg
Cross Exam: Mark T.

11:00 AM Examination of Witness (DNR Warden Robert Feller)

Direct Exam: Steven T. Botzau
Cross Exam: Michael L. Johnson

11:45 AM Panel Discussion

12:00 PM Lunch (on your own)

1:00 PM Examination of Plaintiff Expert (Michael Smith)

Direct Exam: Gregory J. Egan
Cross Exam: Michael W. Gill

1:45 PM Examination of Defendant (Jason Schultz)

Direct Exam: Christopher P. Riordan
Cross Exam: Jeffrey A. Pitman

2:30 PM Examination of Defense Expert (Capt. Jack Blye)

Direct Exam: Michael W. Gill Cross Exam: Gregory J. Egan

3:30 PM Panel Discussion

3:45 PM Break

4:00 PM Instruct Jury

4:05 PM Closing Arguments

Plaintiff: Thadd J. Llaurado Defense: Frederick J.

4:40 PM Panel Discussion

4:45 PM Jury Deliberation

5:45 PM Verdict/Panel Discussion/Questions to Jury

6:00 PM Program Concludes

  • Learn from the best trial lawyers in Wisconsin by seeing them in action
  • Know the best tactics for examining and cross-examining witnesses
  • Gain insight into the jury’s perspective by observing deliberations and post-verdict interviews
  • Hear about strategic decisions made by the litigators and see how the judge handles the proceedings
  • Civil litigators
  • Tort lawyers
  • Personal injury lawyers
  • Criminal litigators
  • Insurance lawyers

Book Bonus!

Wisconsin Rules of Evidence: A Courtroom Handbook
Seminar attendees save 15% on Wisconsin Rules of Evidence: A Courtroom Handbook.* Find applicable rules of evidence, available commentary on those rules, and relevant case law at your fingertips throughout a trial. 

*Attendees will receive information to access the discount via email after attending the program. Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound® editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid as long as CLE credit is available for this program. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on purchase of full library

When a forty-year-old collector of vintage outboard motors was on a test run with a motor he’d recently worked on, his boat collided with a boat belonging to a tournament fisherman. As a result of the injuries he sustained from the crash, the outboard motor collector died.

The issues at trial will include the speed and direction of each boat, the lookout of each boater, and whether either boater took evasive action. You’ll hear testimony from Department of Natural Resources investigators and see how they reconstructed the accident. Both sides have retained experts to opine on negligence issues, and the jury will be asked to assess the liability of each boater.

The Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter is sanctioned by the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to protecting the right to a civil jury trial established by the U.S. Constitution. 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 ten jury trials to conclusion over the course of their careers.

Volunteer members of the Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter present and co-produce this seminar. Their commitment of time, talent, and energy in service to the Bar is deeply appreciated.

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