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How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice: Pre-Trial Preparation

Master expert witness preparation, discovery motions, trial strategy, and case management in medical malpractice pre-trial litigation.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
BeginnerUpdated Mar 29, 2025
How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice: Pre-Trial Preparation

What You'll Learn

check_circlePrepare expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony under CPLR 3101(d).
check_circleDraft and respond to discovery motions, including medical record subpoenas.
check_circleUtilize demonstrative evidence, including anatomical exhibits, to enhance jury comprehension.
check_circleDevelop strategies for overcoming defense motions for summary judgment.

About This Course

Join Andrew Smiley, Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, for his series, "How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." Topics covered will include how to prepare for trial.

Topics List:

  • Expert Witness Selection and CPLR 3101(d) Disclosure Requirements
  • Medical Records Subpoenas and Handling Billing & Treatment Documentation
  • Deposition Strategies for Medical Experts and Defense Witnesses
  • Using Anatomical Exhibits and Demonstrative Evidence in Pre-Trial Prep
  • Drafting and Responding to Discovery Motions in Medical Malpractice Cases
  • Overcoming Summary Judgment Motions and Proving a Triable Issue
  • Strategies for Preparing Clients for Depositions and Trial Testimony
  • Case Law Updates on Expert Witness Admissibility and Hearsay Challenges
  • Pre-Trial Settlement Strategies: Negotiation vs. Trial Readiness
  • Finalizing Jury Instructions and Voir Dire Preparation for Medical Malpractice Trials

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.
Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.

Attorney at Smiley & Smiley LLP

Andrew is the lead trial attorney for Smiley & Smiley, where his practice focuses on significant personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Andrew is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served as Academy President in 2017–2018 and is also a Past President & Board Member of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. He hosts The Mentor, Esq., a podcast for lawyers.

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