Continuing Legal Education

Tort Law Update

Friday, May 30, 2008

The Hilton
Jackson, MS

This course offers 6 hours of CLE credits with up to 1 hour of Ethics.

Presented by:
The University of Mississippi
Center for Continuing Legal Education

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AGENDA

8:00 a.m. to
8:30 a.m.		 Registration
8:30 a.m. to
9:30 a.m.		 SOFT TISSUE INJURIES: ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION AND PROOF OF DAMAGES
David G. Galyon, Esq.
Schwartz & Associates, P.A.
Jackson, Mississippi
9:30 a.m. to
10:30 a.m.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF ACTUAL DAMAGES IN BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL TORT LITIGATION
James R. Mozingo, Esq.
Knight & Mozingo, P.L.L.C
Ridgeland, Mississippi
10:30 a.m. to
10:45 a.m.		 BREAK
10:45 a.m. to
11:45 a.m.		 USE OF EXPERT WITNESSES TO ESTABLISH ECONOMIC DAMAGES IN PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH CASES
Ralph Ross, CPA
Smith Turner & Reeves
Jackson, Mississippi
11:45 a.m. to
1 p.m.		 LUNCH — on your own!
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS: COMPENSATION FOR MENTAL ANGUISH
Dr. Angela Koestler
The Nordal Clinic, P.A.
Jackson, Mississippi
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. HOW TO MAXIMIZE A SMALL CLAIM AND EFFECTIVELY REPRESENT YOUR CLIENT
James D. Shannon, Esq.
Shannon Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
Hazelhurst, Mississippi
3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. BREAK
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE CIVIL ATTORNEY
Tom Hood, Esq.
Executive Director
Mississippi Ethics Commission
Jackson, Mississippi
4:15 p.m. ADJOURN

Open Enrollment

Registration is open to all interested parties including attorneys, judges, legal assistants, and law office staff. Walk-ins will be accepted on a space-available basis. If you plan to attend and do not pre-register, please call the UM-CLE office at (662) 915-7283 to determine space availability. Written materials will be given on the day of the seminar. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Registration

Please complete the registration form and return it along with your payment to the address listed on the form. To register by fax, please complete the form and include your Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date. The fax number is (662) 915-5138, or click here try our secure online registration. Registrants will receive additional information with their written confirmation from UM-CLE.

CLE Credit

This course offered by UM-CLE has been approved by the Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6 CLE credits including 1 hour of Ethics. Registrants seeking mandatory CLE credit from another state should contact UM-CLE in advance of the seminar.

Cancellations

Refunds will be given as follows:

  • Two or more business days prior to the seminar, registration fee less a $25 administrative charge.
  • One business day prior to the seminar, materials and registration fee less $75 OR transfer the registration fee to someone else in your firm or to an upcoming CLE seminar.
  • No call, no show will receive materials only, no refunds.
In the unlikely event a seminar is canceled, registrants will be notified and issued full refunds.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton - Jackson. Please call the hotel directly at (601) 957-2800 to reserve your room. Mention this seminar to receive a room from our block.

Accommodation of Special Needs

If you require special assistance relating to a disability, please contact Renee Moore at (662) 915-7283 prior to the seminar.

The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/TITLE VI/TITLE IX/SECTION 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

The University complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran.

For additional information, please contact:

Renee Moore
Center for Continuing Legal Education
The University of Mississippi
PO Box 879
University, MS 38677-0879

Telephone: 662-915-7283
Fax: 662-915-5138
email: moore@olemiss.edu