Tuesday, October 23, 2018
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
CBA Law Center
30 Bank St,
New Britain,
Connecticut,
United States
Access Recording
Presented by the Litigation Section
About the Program
The “American Rule” that each party is responsible for its own attorney’s fees has narrowed, as grounds for recovering attorney’s fees can be found in statute, common law and contract. Recovery of attorney’s fees is an issue in virtually every lawsuit, and is frequently the most significant issue. Litigators must not approach attorney’s fees claims as an afterthought to the underlying claims, but rather must from the outset of the case formulate their strategy for obtaining, or defending against, a fee award and work diligently to implement that strategy at every step of the case. In addition to providing nuts-and-bolts law and procedure on recovery of attorney’s fees in Connecticut, the program will offer practice “dos” and “don’ts” from the perspective of experienced litigators and the bench.
You Will Learn
- The principal legal doctrines for recovering attorney’s fees in civil litigation
- The procedural rules that apply to claims for attorney’s fees in Connecticut state and federal courts
- Practical tips for prosecuting attorney’s fees claims and defending against such claims
- Views from the bench on what makes for a good attorney’s fees claim presentation
Who Should Attend
New and experienced civil litigation practitioners who encounter attorney’s fees claims in their litigation practice.
Cost
(Includes electronic materials*, a light dinner, and parking in the public garage at 35 Bank St)
Member $75
Non-member $150
Student Member $15
Speakers
CLE Credit
CT: 2.0 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 2.0 CLE Credits (AOP)
The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for transitional and non-transitional credits. Financial hardship information available upon request.
*Electronic materials are included in the price of the seminar. Any materials for this seminar will be e-mailed to registrants prior to the seminar for download. No paper copies will be provided unless purchased separately. Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent. Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.
Contact
Member Services Center