Common Mistakes Made by Experts at Deposition and Trial: Overcome them and excel
A highly experienced trial attorney will give us a lawyer’s-eye view of where experts can fall short in testimony. Forearmed with his advice and perspective, you will be able to maximize your value to retaining counsel in every case.

Speaker: Michael K. Wolder, Esq.
Pistone & Wolder LLP, Irvine
Michael Wolder is a founding partner of Pistone & Wolder LLP of Irvine. He specializes in the areas of real estate development, public works, engineering & construction litigation, and general business litigation. A graduate engineer as well as an attorney, Mike earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from CSU Long Beach and his JD from Western State University. Mike is admitted to practice in California, and in U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California. He is past chairman of the Construction Law Section, Orange County Bar Association and currently serves on the boards of Advanced Mechanical Contractors, Envirocon, and Pirate Golf.

Radisson Hotel
Birch & MacArthur
Newport Beach

5:30 PM

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Expert Witness Seminar
This is Part 1 of a 3-session trial series being held in Southern California. Recommended for everyone: attendees at this seminar will receive priority registration for one or both workshops -- Part 2 in San Diego, October 25, and Part 3 in Newport Beach, November 15.

Speaker: Michael Schwartz, Esq.
The Trial Advocacy Group

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L.A. County Bar Association Conference Center
281 S. Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

3D Computer-generated Reconstructions and Simulations of Crimes and Accidents

Speaker: Craig Fries
President, Precision Simulations, Inc.
Craig Fries has created a process to produce 3D computer-generated reconstruction and simulation. These animations are very precise and accurate, earning PSI a record of 100% admissibility to the courtroom over an eight-year period. Craig has pioneered the adaptation of laser scanning to add accuracy and realism to computer-generated reconstruction of crime, fire and accidents. PSI created the first reconstructive and simulation to be admitted into court in California and Hawaii. These tools are now being routinely used to recreate computer fire, accident and crime scenes where evidence has been lost or compromised and where access to the scene is severely restricted or totally prevented. Craig has recently pioneered the use of computer generated 2D and 3D graphics in condemnation litigation and the use of 3D visualization and animation to create virtual environments, to show drive-thrus and flyovers of planned projects. Craig’s presentation promises to be graphically compelling, and relevant to experts in many fields. Please plan to attend what promises to be a fun and highly interactive session.

Radisson Hotel
Birch & MacArthur
Newport Beach

5:30 PM