Tag: CLE Episodes
Federal Court Confidence: Successfully Litigating Personal Injury Cases – Part 2: Depositions in Federal Court
May 13, 2025
Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq., for the second CLE in his series: Federal Court Confidence. In this episode, Andrew focuses on preparing for and conducting effective depositions in federal court personal injury cases — covering procedural differences, strategic insight, and practical tips from decades of […]
Federal Court Confidence: Successfully Litigating Personal Injury Cases – Part 1: Overview of the Federal Court Process
May 8, 2025
Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq., for the first CLE of his new series: Federal Court Confidence. In this episode, Andrew provides an overview of the federal court process and what personal injury attorneys need to know when handling cases in federal court. Earn 1 Professional […]
CLE: Who’s on the Hook? Part 4: Litigation and Insurance Issues in SUM Cases
January 22, 2025
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise in SUM Cases. Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of […]
CLE: Who’s on the Hook? Part 3: Litigation and Insurance Issues in Premises Liability Cases
December 17, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise in Premise Liability Cases. Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of […]
CLE: Who’s on the Hook? Part 2: Litigation and Insurance Issues in Construction Accident Cases
November 22, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise when litigating Construction Accident cases. Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy […]
CLE: Who’s on the Hook? Part 1: Litigation and Insurance Issues in Ride-Share and Rental Car Accident Cases
October 16, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues that arise when litigating Ride-Share and Rental Car Accident Cases. Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. […]
CLE: Walking the Line – Settlement Negotiation Skills and Ethics
July 25, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his latest CLE with Kenneth R. Lange, Esq. that talks about settlement negotiation skills and ethics. Settlements are an important part of most cases, as the majority of cases settle at some point in time before verdict. Attend this CLE […]
CLE: Navigating Novel Negligence Cases – Part 4
April 16, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:“Navigating Novel Negligence Cases.” On April 3, Andrew held part 4 of his latest CLE series “Navigating Novel Negligence Cases”. In this episode Andrew shows you everything you need to know about how to successfully Litigate Jet-Ski Accident […]
CLE: Navigating Novel Negligence Cases – Part 3
March 22, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:“Navigating Novel Negligence Cases.” On March 6, Andrew held part 3 of his new CLE series “Navigating Novel Negligence Cases”. In this episode Andrew shows you everything you need to know about how to successfully litigate Ski Accident […]
CLE: Who’s on the Hook? Part 4: Litigation and Insurance Issues in SUM Cases
January 22, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise in SUM Cases. Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of […]
CLE: Navigating Novel Negligence Cases – Part 1
January 16, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:“Navigating Novel Negligence Cases.” On January 3, Andrew held part 1 of his new CLE series “Navigating Novel Negligence Cases”. In this episode Andrew shows you everything you need to know about how to successfully litigate the cases […]
CLE: Litigation Back to Basics – Part 3
December 19, 2023
On December 6, Andrew held part 3 of his new CLE series “Litigation Back to Basic”. In this episode Andrew shows you the proper method for moving items into evidence and how to impeach a witness at trial. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials […]
CLE: Litigation Back to Basics – Part 2
November 14, 2023
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:“Litigation Back to Basics.” On November 1, Andrew held part 2 of his new CLE series “Litigation Back to Basic”. In this episode Andrew shows you how working with various liability and damages experts can build your case. […]
CLE: Litigation Back to Basics – Part 1
October 9, 2023
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:“Litigation Back to Basics.” On October 4, Andrew held part 1 of his new CLE series “Litigation Back to Basic”. In this episode Andrew shows you how to properly prepare for conducting and defending depositions. Earn 1 Skills […]
Full Disclosure: The Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022
August 8, 2023
Join special guest Rosa M. Feeney Esq., for a stand alone episode:“Full Disclosure: The Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022” On July 13, 2023, Rosa held an in-depth review of the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022. Topics included: What the Act requires, how to comply, how it can be used as a powerful tool in […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case – Part 6
June 13, 2023
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case.” On June 6, Andrew held part six of his CLE series “How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case”. In this episode Andrew covers how to properly try a medical malpractice case. Earn […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case – Part 5
May 9, 2023
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case.” On May 3, Andrew held part five of his CLE series “How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case”. In this episode Andrew covers gearing up for the trial. Earn 1 Skills Credit […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case – Part 4
April 18, 2023
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case.” In part four, Andrew discusses discovery issues unique to a medical malpractice case and how to properly prepare for the deposition of a physician. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case – Part 3
March 7, 2023
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case.” In part three, Andrew covers who to name in the lawsuit and how to file. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case – Part 2
February 7, 2023
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case.” In part two, Andrew covers how to build a successful case with the right experts. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case – Part 1
January 17, 2023
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case.” Part one covers how to screen and select a viable medical malpractice case. To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case – Part 4
December 20, 2022
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case.” Part four focuses on Motion Practice. Topics covered include how to win summary judgment in a construction accident case. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] To view the materials for this episode, click here. To […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case – Part 3
November 15, 2022
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case.” Part three focuses on Depositions. Topics covered included: The “who”, “how,” “what,” and “why” of deposing construction accident witnesses. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] To view the materials for this episode, click here. To […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case – Part 2
October 18, 2022
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series: “How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case.” Part two focuses on Investigation and Commencing the Action. Topics covered will include how to investigate and build a successful construction accident claim with experts. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] To view the […]
CLE: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case – Part 1
September 20, 2022
On September 7 Andrew presented the first installation of his newest CLE series “How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case”. In this episode, Andrew reviews NYS Labor Law §240(1), §241(6), §200 and The Industrial Code. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here. […]
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case – Part 6
July 19, 2022
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for the finale of “How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case”. In Part 6 – “The Trial,” topics discussed will include direct/cross examination of experts as well as how to present a catastrophic injury case to a jury. Contact Andrew […]
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case – Part 4
May 17, 2022
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 4 of “How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case”. In Part 4 – “Expert Depositions,” topics discussed will include preparation and conduction/defending the deposition of an expert witness. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] To view the materials for this […]
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case – Part 3
April 19, 2022
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 3 of “How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case”. In Part 3 – “Liability & Damages Experts” topics discussed will include working with an automotive engineer, accident reconstructionist, biomechanical engineer, life care planner, vocational rehabilitator, economist, and various […]
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case – Part 2
March 15, 2022
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 2 of “How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case”. In Part 2 – “Claims, Notices and Commencing the Action,” topics discussed will include which letters, notices and claims to immediately serve and file, appointing legal representatives, causes of […]
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case – Part 1
February 15, 2022
On February 4, Andrew presented the first installation in a five part CLE series focusing on litigating a catastrophic automobile accident case, with this presentation touching on the beginning of any case: the investigation. This CLE Series was presented with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] To view the […]
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 5
January 18, 2022
On January 5, Andrew presented the final CLE in the Anatomy of a Trial series, focusing on closing arguments. This CLE Series was presented with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is looking forward to starting his new CLE series in February – we hope you’ll join for the first installment of […]
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 4
December 14, 2021
On December 1, Andrew presented a CLE on cross examination best practices. This is the fourth of five installments of the “Anatomy of a Trial” CLE Series that he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers this winter. To see the materials for this CLE, click here. To claim CLE credit, use […]
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 3
November 16, 2021
On November 3, Andrew presented a CLE on how to perform effective direct examinations. This is the third of five installments of the “Anatomy of a Trial” CLE Series that he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers this fall. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] To enter the code for the CLE […]
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 2
October 19, 2021
On October 6, Andrew presented a CLE on how to prepare and deliver a great opening statement. This is the second of five installments of the “Anatomy of a Trial” CLE Series that he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers this fall. To enter the code for the CLE credit, […]
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 1
September 21, 2021
On September 10, Andrew presented a CLE on how to select a jury. This is the first installment of his “Anatomy of a Trial” CLE Series that he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers this fall. If you are listening and would like to enter the code for CLE credit, […]
CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 7
July 13, 2021
On July 7, Andrew conducted the final presentation of the “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” series, where he tied up loose ends, answered some last questions, and touched on the process of wrapping up a trial. If you are listening and would like to enter the code for CLE credit, you can […]
CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 7
On July 7, Andrew conducted the final presentation of the “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” series, where he tied up loose ends, answered some last questions, and touched on the process of wrapping up a trial. If you are listening and would like to enter the code for CLE credit, you can […]
CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 6
June 8, 2021
On June 2, Andrew conducted Part 6 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” where he discussed a key point in any case: the trial. This is the latest installment of a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. If you are listening and would like […]
CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 5
May 11, 2021
On May 5, Andrew presented part 5 of the 7 part series “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Series” to an audience of over a thousand lawyers. In this popular episode, he discusses the steps and preparation that goes into pre-trial disclosures and best practices for gearing up for trial. If you are listening […]
CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 4
April 13, 2021
On April 7, Andrew conducted Part 4 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” where he discussed properly preparing and conducting depositions. This is the latest installment of a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. If you are listening and would like to enter the […]
CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 3
March 9, 2021
On March 3, Andrew conducted Part 3 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. In this episode, he discusses relationships with adversaries, the preliminary conference, and beginning the discovery process. If you are listening and would like to […]
CLE: Taking the “Umm…” out of SUM/UM Coverage
February 23, 2021
In Andrew’s current CLE series, “How to Litigate a Personal Injury Case”, the topic of SUM and UM coverage has come up several times. In fact, it came up so many times during the Q&A sessions that the Mentor, Esq. worked with the Academy to do an entire CLE on the topic! If you are […]
CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 2
February 9, 2021
On February 3, Andrew conducted Part 2 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. In this episode, he discusses early settlement, jurisdiction, venue, and commencing the lawsuit itself. If you are listening and would like to enter the […]
CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 1
January 12, 2021
On January 6th, Andrew conducted Part 1 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. In this episode, he discusses the start of the process, including getting the case, investigating the details, and preparing to file. If you are […]
Season 2 – Episode 5: Working with Experts
October 13, 2020
Learn how to effectively use experts to build and win your case and earn a CLE credit by listening to this episode. Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, Andrew Smiley, will show you how to utilize experts to build a substantial liability and damages case. This course will cover the […]
Season 2 – Episode 3: Secrets of Litigating a Fitness Injury Case
September 8, 2020