Jeffrey Milman will speak on the panel, “Collateral Source: Howell v. Hamilton Meats, New Medicare Set-Aside Rules & ObamaCare,” presented by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association on March 22, 2012 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Mr. Milman will discuss the effects of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act upon litigants and their attorneys. He will also discuss litigation strategy and future medical care, Life Care Plans and reimbursement issues. For more information.

Jeffrey Milman will moderate a panel discussion, “Mediation: What Works & What Doesn’t…Tips from the Mediators,” at the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association event. The panel will take place on Thursday July 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Tustin, CA. The panelists will discuss a variety of mediation-related issues including effective negotiation techniques, the importance of client preparation, power point presentations, and day in the life videos. For more information.

On May 17, 2011, Jeff Milman  spoke at the Forensic Expert Witness Association “The Role of the Medical Expert – From Consultant to Courtroom” at the Radisson Hotel in Newport Beach. The presentation focused on the aspects of an expert witness’s role in the medical litigation process. Mr. Milman outlined what every expert needs to know when assuming an assignment and present invaluable tips on “how not to get ambushed” along the way. He also walked through the retention of an expert as a consultant and the deposition and trial experience.

On May 3, 2011, as a board member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, Kevin Liebeck attended the Consumer Attorneys of California Annual Lobby Day in Sacramento.  Annual Lobby Day addresses various proposed bills between consumer attorneys, state legislators and key members of the Capitol’s staff.  The three bills for 2011 Lobby Day include: Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage (AB 1063: Bradford), Legal Rights of the Elderly and Disabled (SB 558: Simitian), and Pre-dispute Binding Arbitration Agreements (AB 1062: Dickinson). Learn more about Lobby Day Bills.

On April 29, 2011, Dan Hodes spoke at the American Board of Trial Advocates “Masters on Opening Statement and Closing Argument” in Orange County. The seminar provided lawyers insight from the bench and the art of opening and closing. Dan gave a real-time demonstration of effective and convincing opening statements and closing arguments. For more information.