Tag: The Mentor, ESQ
Federal Court Confidence Part 3: Motion Practice in Federal Court
June 17, 2025
In Part 3 of the Federal Court Confidence CLE series, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. covers motion practice in federal court personal injury cases. This episode walks attorneys through the strategies and nuances of successful motion practice, including: • Key rules and procedures for federal motions • Timing, formatting, and local rule considerations • Common pitfalls […]
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 […]
Special Episode with Torsten Gross from Just Hands Foundation
November 26, 2024
Join Andrew Smiley, Esq., with special guest Torsten Gross, for an engaging podcast episode where they discuss the inspiring work of the JustHands Racing organization, its mission to promote inclusivity in motorsports, and the transformative experiences it offers to adaptive racers. Visit the website to learn more and be part of a bigger mission. http://www.justhands.org http://www.torstengross.com Contact […]
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 2
June 18, 2024
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his latest series: “Navigating Novel Negligence Cases.” On June 5, Andrew held part 2 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 Dram […]
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 […]