This program unites specialists from an array of backgrounds to discuss how they negotiate, develop, and draft settlement agreements and releases in their diverse practice areas. The program identifies and discusses strategies for effective negotiations, including creative settlement options; essential provisions to include in any draft settlement or release; recent case law and statutory changes; and other critical topics.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:05pm - Welcome and IntroductionVincent N. DePalo, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP, Boston
2:05pm - 2:45pm - Separation Agreements in Family Law
Elizabeth S. March, Esq.,
Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie, PC, Newton
2:45pm - 3:20pm - Settlement Agreements in Commercial Litigation
Rachel J. Eisenhaure, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
3:20pm - 3:30pm - Break
3:30pm - 4:10pm - Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases (Plaintiff's Perspective)
Vincent N. DePalo, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP, Boston
4:10pm - 4:50pm - Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases (Defendant's Perspective)
Timothy J. Keough, Esq.,
White and Williams LLP, Boston
4:50pm - 5:00pm - 'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Speaker(s)
ChairVincent N. DePalo, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP, Boston
Faculty
Rachel J. Eisenhaure, Esq.,
Kenney & Sams, PC, Southborough
Timothy J. Keough, Esq.,
White and Williams LLP, Boston
Elizabeth S. March, Esq.,
Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie, PC, Newton
