When a verdict has been rendered, and you leave the trial courtroom for the last time, what happens next? Dive into post-trial and appellate law, procedure, and strategy, starting with a presentation from Justice Melissa Hart! Your knowledgeable faculty members will guide you through appellate writing and oral argument, and post-trial practices, including motions for reconsideration, bills of cost, and securing attorney fees. If you are a litigator, don't miss this opportunity to learn from your colleagues and mentors.
Every year, CBA Young Lawyers Division with CBA-CLE to put together a litigation foundations course for young lawyers. This year's program builds on the past programs and stands alone as a great overview of post-trial and appellate law.
- Understand appellate court jurisdiction and procedure in Colorado
- Focus on tips and strategies for appellate writing and arguments
- Dive into the specifics of post-trial practice-motions for reconsideration, bills of cost, attorney fees
Do you want to learn more about the full lifecycle of litigation? Don't forget that the past Litigation Nuts and Bolts Program is available as a home study.
2019: How a Complaint Gets to Trial
If special accommodations are needed, please contact us at clereception@cobar.org. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
The program will be submitted for CLE accreditation in Colorado. If you need to seek accreditation in another state, please review the process and requirements for that individual state. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.