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filing & defending civil pre-trial motions

tuesday, september 19, 2023
noon​ - 1:30 pm


presented by Hon. DAvid Butler, ret. & thomas mcclure

This is an in-person event only
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[1.5 hours general cle approved]

Register now for the Filing and Defending Civil Pre-Trial Motions. Many civil lawsuits are won or lost without a trial. This CLE program presents an in-depth examination of pre-trial motion practice. Some critical aspects of pre-trial Motions To Dismiss and Motions For Summary Judgment will be discussed. This program will help attorneys to recognize various legal bases for the dismissal of a civil lawsuit filed against their client. In addition, learn how to respond to Motions To Dismiss and Motions For Summary Judgment.
 
Topics to be covered are:
Motions To Dismiss Based on the Pleadings (Sec. 2-615 Motions)
Involuntary Dismissals Based on Certain Defects or Defenses (Sec. 2-619 Motions)
Motions For Summary Judgment
Pre-Trail Motions in Small Claims Cases
 
This program will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Basement (EOC Room) of the Law and Justice Center. Lunch will be served. 

Program Schedule
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​Where: 
Tuesday, September 19

11:30 a.m. - In-Person Check-in Begins
11.55 a.m. - Bar Announcements
12:00 - 
1:30 p.m. - Program

Law & Justice Center

Basement EOC Room
Bloomington

Registration and Location

The cost is $20.00 per attendee.
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All registered participants will receive emailed materials by the Monday before the program.

Walk-in's are welcome, however if you aren't registered prior to the event, there may not be planned food for you.

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​Financial Hardship Policy:  The Bar Association of McLean County will waive the cost of the meeting and luncheon to anyone showing need thereof by direct application to the President of the Association. Please contact MCBA President, Nate Hinch at: [email protected] , if financial assistance is needed.
Executive Committee 
President                            
​John L. Pratt

2nd VP
Michael Butts

Secretary

Calli Farrell
1st VP
Adrian Barr

Immediate Past President
​Judge Pablo Eves

Treasurer
Sara James
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Board of Governors
Dean Davis [Year 4]
​​Jaime Ganschow  [Year 3]
Laurel Bingaman  [Year 2]
Spencer Chikahisa [Year 1]

Administrative Assistant
Mary Sellmyer

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