WyoLawPod Justin Kallal

Time Schedule: 140 minutes

Summary of Topics Covered:
Lesson and stories from six decades practicing law
Prosecutorial discretion
Small town problem solving for lawyers
Learning from Mistakes
Seizing opportunities

Time Schedule: 90 minutes

Summary of Topics Covered :
Introduction of Instructor Elizabeth Lance
Laying the groundwork for starting your own firm
Setting a budget
Establishing an “income pipeline”
Generating work and cultivating referral sources
When to grow
How to get paid on time every time

Time Schedule: 60 minutes

Summary of Topics Covered:
Introduction of Instructor Mark GiffordWhat are common ethical mistakes lawyers make that they do not realize they are making? What does cooperation with bar counsel during the complaint process look like?
What is the diversion program?
What is the best part of the job of bar counsel?
What is the procedural process and the burden of proof on bar counsel in the disciplinary hearing process?
The “Wyoming System” allowing bar counsel to handle ethics hotline calls

Time Schedule: 65 minutes

Summary of Topics Covered:

Introduction of Instructor Robertson “Rob” Cohen
What are the biggest misconceptions about bankruptcy?
What kinds of debts can bankruptcy help with and what kind cannot be helped?
Can you make too much money to file bankruptcy?
What does a bankruptcy trustee do?
What are the biggest problems for debtors who hire attorneys who are not careful?
The importance of being honest in the bankruptcy process.
How does the bankruptcy process work?
When does the debtor’s life return to normal after filing?

Time Schedule: 70 minutes

Summary of Topics Covered:

Introduction of Instructor Josie Sanchez
How does one become a claims analyst
What you should and should not do in working with your claims analyst
Importance of an accurate report of injury
Communicating with your claims analyst
What is proper notice you should receive for a change in benefits
How are IMEs scheduled
How not to upset your claims analyst
Guidelines for claimant attorney communications with claims analyst
Long term injuries and the importance of following up with your doctor
Negotiating final determinations directly with the claims analyst
Red flags, investigations and social media…aka how not to lose your benefits
What to do when benefits are denied and you are waiting for hearing

Time Schedule: 60 minutes

Summary of Topics Covered:

Introduction of Instructor Jack D. Edwards, Esq.
Interrogatories: Asking Good Questions
Document Request: Getting What You Need without Asking for Too Much
Patience: One Marshmallow versus Two
Dealing with Objections Round One: The Meet and Confer
Round Two: Written Notice of Inappropriate Objections
Round Three: The Motion to Compel