Motion Practice Shapes Your Case - Michael Tigar

Course Summary:

“Motion Practice Shapes Your Case” featuring Michael Tigar is an advanced legal education course focused on the critical role of pre-trial motion practice in shaping the trajectory and ultimate outcome of litigation. Led by the esteemed legal scholar and trial advocate Michael Tigar, this course delves into the strategic considerations, tactical execution, and persuasive argumentation involved in crafting and presenting effective motions. Tigar emphasizes how skillful motion practice can be used to define the issues, limit evidence, gain procedural advantages, and ultimately position a case for success at trial or settlement. The course provides a deep understanding of various types of motions, their strategic purposes, and the techniques for persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy in the motion context.

Target Audience:

This program is ideal for:

• Practicing attorneys in civil and criminal litigation.
• Legal professionals seeking to enhance their courtroom advocacy skills.
• Law students looking to gain a deeper understanding of litigation strategy and procedure.
• Public defenders and prosecutors aiming to improve their pre-trial tactics.
• Anyone involved in legal proceedings who wants to understand the power of strategic motion practice.

Main Content:

The program typically covers key areas such as:

• The Strategic Importance of Motion Practice: Understanding how motions can shape the case narrative and influence the judge’s perspective.
• Identifying Key Issues for Motions: Recognizing opportunities to use motions to your client’s advantage.
• Types of Pre-Trial Motions: In-depth analysis of various motions, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions in limine, motions to suppress evidence, and more.
• Crafting Persuasive Motion Papers: Techniques for effective legal writing, including clear articulation of arguments, compelling factual presentation, and persuasive citation of legal authority.
• Developing a Winning Motion Strategy: Planning and executing a cohesive motion strategy aligned with the overall case objectives.
• Oral Argument in Motion Practice: Strategies and techniques for delivering effective and persuasive oral arguments in support of or opposition to motions.
• Understanding the Judge’s Perspective: Insights into how judges evaluate motions and make decisions.
• Ethical Considerations in Motion Practice: Navigating the ethical obligations and professional responsibilities involved in motion practice.
• Real-World Case Studies: Analysis of actual cases to illustrate effective and ineffective motion practice techniques.
• Adapting Motion Practice to Different Jurisdictions: Understanding variations in rules and procedures across different courts.