Balancing Ethical Duties and Strategic Negotiation Tactics in Settling Civil Cases.

Settlements are an important part of most cases, as the majority of cases settle at some point before a verdict. Attend this CLE and gain valuable insights into the practical and ethical considerations of settlement negotiations from experienced plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys, and learn about the delicate balance between zealous advocacy and negotiating in good faith.
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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.

Partner at Goetz Schenker Blee & Wiederhorn
Kenneth is a Partner at Goetz Schenker Blee & Wiederhorn. He is an experienced trial attorney and defense litigator, handling insurance-related personal injury, commercial, and insurance coverage cases, including bad faith claims, from inception through trial and appeals in both federal and state courts. He earned his JD from St. John's University School of Law and has repeatedly been named to the New York Super Lawyers list for coverage counsel.