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2013

The Car Crash Seminar

From Sign-Up to Settlement
Austin Jul 25-26, 2013 AT&T Conference Center
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Overview

The Car Crash Seminar is the ULTIMATE car wreck program for practitioners of all experience levels. In-depth fundamentals take you from initial client contact through trial or settlement. Come away with the definitive set of resource materials including sample forms.

The 2013 program features practical tips and strategies for plaintiff and defense counsel including persuading the jury, cross-examining witnesses, winning settlement strategies, navigating a criminal case, ethical issues, the new rules for expedited trials, and much more.

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1 July 25, 2013
  • Day 2 July 26, 2013
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Afternoon, July 25, 2013
    Presiding Officer:
    Donald H. Kidd, Perdue Kidd & Vickery - Houston, TX
  • 12:00 pm
    Registration Opens
    Includes complimentary refreshments.

  • 12:50 pm
    Welcoming Remarks

  • 1:00 pm
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Auto Insurance Coverage
    What to look for in your client's policy and what to expect from the defendant's.

    Henry L. Moore, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX

  • 1:45 pm
    0.50 hr
    Managing the Case within Your Office
    Now that you have accepted the case, learn valuable tips from a seasoned practitioner to keep the case moving to conclusion.

    Donald H. Kidd, Perdue Kidd & Vickery - Houston, TX

  • 2:15 pm
    0.50 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    HB 300: What It Means and How It Affects You and Your Practice
    In 1996, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act expanded some of the HIPAA rules, requirements and penalty provisions to include business associates of covered entities. Texas House Bill 300, effective September 1, 2012, amended the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act of the Texas Health and Safety Code, revising and expanding the definition of a covered entity in Texas and defines any law firm handling medical records, health insurance records or healthcare billing records as a covered entity. Learn how this applies to your practice including an overview of the new requirements, fines and penalties.
    This session moved to 9:00 a.m. Friday.

    Ben F. Abbott, Ben Abbott PC - Garland, TX

  • 2:45 pm
    Break

  • 3:00 pm
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Non-Cooperative Insured
    Practical approaches to address the non-cooperation coverage defense in auto cases.

    Scott F. Deshazo, Deshazo & Nesbitt LLP - Austin, TX

  • 3:45 pm
    0.75 hr ethics
    Ethical Issues in Car Wreck Cases
    Conflicts of interest can arise in the representation of multiple parties in car wreck cases. The conflicts can stem from the parent-child relationship or from other relationships that exist and can yield both potential tort and disciplinary exposure.

    Bruce A. Campbell, Campbell & Chadwick, P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 4:30 pm
    0.75 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Liens and Subrogations, and More
    An overview of ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, workers' comp, hospital, child support, etc., case law and legislative updates, plus ethical issues affecting personal injury claims.

    Judy Kostura, Judge, Kostura & Putman P.C. - Austin, TX

  • 5:15 pm
    Adjourn

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    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, July 26, 2013
    Presiding Officer:
    J. Luke Dow, Law Offices of J. Luke Dow - Austin, TX
  • 8:00 am
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:30 am
    0.50 hr
    0.25 hr ethics
    Managing Client Expectations
    Defining good results from the beginning throughout the duration of your case.

    Rachael Klipp, Lorenz & Lorenz, LLP - Austin, TX

  • 9:00 am
    0.50 hr
    New Fast-Track Rules
    If you think the new rules for expedited trials won't affect your cases, regardless of amount in controversy, think again.
    This session moved to 2:15 p.m. on Thursday.

    Quentin Brogdon, The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 9:30 am
    0.75 hr
    The Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist—What's New Since 2012?
    This presentation is designed to assist attorneys in presenting and defending uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.

    Thomas A. Herald, Herald, Farish, Palmarozzi & Hughes - Irving, TX

  • 10:15 am
    Break

  • 10:30 am
    0.75 hr
    Paid vs. Incurred
    Holding plaintiffs to their burden of proof on damages post-Escabedo.

    Peter M. Kelly, Kelly, Durham & Pittard, L.L.P. - Houston, TX
    Mitzi Mayfield, Riney & Mayfield LLP - Amarillo, TX

  • 11:15 am
    1.00 hr
    Winning Settlement Strategies
    Learn the key guidelines to successfully negotiating a favorable settlement with the insurance adjuster.

    Tasha Barnes, Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP - Austin, TX
    Javier Herrera, Herrera Law Firm - San Antonio, TX

  • 12:15 pm
    Pick Up Lunch
    Included in registration.

  • Friday Afternoon, July 26, 2013
    Presiding Officer:
    Ben F. Abbott, Ben Abbott PC - Garland, TX
  • Luncheon Presentation

  • 12:30 pm
    0.50 hr
    30 Apps in 30 Minutes—A Survey of the Most Useful Apps for Lawyers
    If you have an iPad, iPhone or other smart device, you probably have apps. This presentation covers the most useful apps that can make your day-to-day work easier or more enjoyable.

    Michael J. Curran, Flex Discovery - Austin, TX
    Shannon Warren, Law Office of Shannon Warren, PLLC - Houston, TX

  • 1:00 pm
    Break

  • 1:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    DWI Collisions: Understanding the Hidden Parts of the Criminal Process
    After the defendant is arrested, you are in a holding pattern until the criminal case is resolved. In cases with identical facts, some defendants are awarded probation, and others are sent to jail. Why? What information is exchanged between the criminal defense counsel and the prosecutor? What is your role? How can your relationship with criminal defense counsel and the prosecutor assist in the successful resolution of your case?

    Brent Carpenter, Carpenter & Carpenter, P.C. - Sugar Land, TX
    David M. Gonzalez, Sumpter & Gonzalez - Austin, TX

  • 2:00 pm
    0.75 hr
    A Question of Control: Cross-Examination of Professional Witnesses
    Tips on cross-examining defense biomechanical and other professional witnesses.

    Mike Davis, Slack & Davis LLP - Austin, TX

  • 2:45 pm
    0.75 hr
    Persuasion
    Moving the hearts and minds of jurors.

    Frank L. Branson, The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 3:30 pm
    Adjourn

  • Day 1 July 25, 2013
  • Day 2 July 26, 2013
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Conference Faculty

Ben F. Abbott

Ben Abbott PC
Garland, TX

Tasha Barnes

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Austin, TX

Frank L. Branson

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson P.C.
Dallas, TX

Quentin Brogdon

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Bruce A. Campbell

Campbell & Chadwick, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Brent Carpenter

Carpenter & Carpenter, P.C.
Sugar Land, TX

Michael J. Curran

Flex Discovery
Austin, TX

Mike Davis

Slack & Davis LLP
Austin, TX

Scott F. Deshazo

Deshazo & Nesbitt LLP
Austin, TX

David M. Gonzalez

Sumpter & Gonzalez
Austin, TX

Thomas A. Herald

Herald, Farish, Palmarozzi & Hughes
Irving, TX

Javier Herrera

Herrera Law Firm
San Antonio, TX

Peter M. Kelly

Kelly, Durham & Pittard, L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Donald H. Kidd

Perdue Kidd & Vickery
Houston, TX

Rachael Klipp

Lorenz & Lorenz, LLP
Austin, TX

Judy Kostura

Judge, Kostura & Putman P.C.
Austin, TX

Mitzi Mayfield

Riney & Mayfield LLP
Amarillo, TX

Henry L. Moore

Attorney at Law
Austin, TX

Shannon Warren

Law Office of Shannon Warren, PLLC
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Lesley Howe Lorenz—Chair

Lorenz & Lorenz, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Ben F. Abbott

Ben Abbott PC
Garland, TX

Quentin Brogdon

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Brent Carpenter

Carpenter & Carpenter, P.C.
Sugar Land, TX

Kathy Carpenter

Carpenter & Carpenter, P.C.
Sugar Land, TX

Mike Davis

Slack & Davis LLP
Austin, TX

Justin B. Demerath

O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath
Austin, TX

Scott F. Deshazo

Deshazo & Nesbitt LLP
Austin, TX

J. Luke Dow

Law Offices of J. Luke Dow
Austin, TX

Chip Evans

The Evans Law Firm
West Lake Hills, TX

Donald H. Kidd

Perdue Kidd & Vickery
Houston, TX

Rachael Klipp

Lorenz & Lorenz, LLP
Austin, TX

Judy Kostura

Judge, Kostura & Putman P.C.
Austin, TX

Hollis L. Levy

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Henry L. Moore

Attorney at Law
Austin, TX

Credit Info

  • Austin
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 10.25 hrs  |  2.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Personal Injury Trial Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 10.25 hrs  |  2.00 hrs Ethics
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Toggle view Oklahoma – 12.00 hrs  |  2.50 hrs Ethics
You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 12.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – Jul 25-26, 2013 – AT&T Conference Center
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Individual
Last day for $395.00 Regular pricing: Jul 19, 2013

$445.00 for registrations received after this time

Group 10% (5-9) (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $360.00 Regular pricing: Jul 19, 2013

$410.00 for registrations received after this time

Group 20% (10+) (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $320.00 Regular pricing: Jul 19, 2013

$370.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jul 19, 2013

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jul 22, 2013

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AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
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Accommodations

$174.00 good through Jul 17, 2013
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Free daily self-parking at UT garages. Separate fees apply for valet and overnight parking.

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