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1 Benefits of attending Use rules of civil procedure to effectively neutralize scorched earth or Rambo litigators. Develop a reputation for integrity by following the rules while still assertively representing your clients. Effectively counteract dirty tricks using proven documentation techniques. Pursue your rights to the documents you are entitled to - don t allow opponents to hide them! Effectively handle paid experts - or Rambos disguised in expensive suits - during depositions and in trial. Depose uncooperative witnesses in a way that uncovers what you really wanted to know!

2 Neutralize Scorched Earth taCtiCs While Playing by the Rules You ve probably either tried a case against a Rambo litigator - or you ve heard stories from your colleagues about this hardball approach to practicing law, and, as you know, it s no picnic. This seminar is designed to teach you how to deal with frustrating and all-too-common litigation techniques. We invite you to bring your questions and real-life dilemmas to this forum to discuss them with our faculty and find real-world solutions. We will share tips, taCtiCs and information that will help you deal with your next Rambo litigator. Enroll today!

3 Who should attendThis basic-to-intermediate level seminar will benefit: Attorneys In-House Counsel Judges Paralegals seminar overvieWRegister Today! 800-930-6182 OR t Attend? You can still get the training you need by purchasing the audio CD and course book of this program. See above to order. Look inside for additional product offerings or visit us at Can t attend? Check here to order the audio CD & course book of this seminar for $349. Please add $ for shipping ($14 to AK, HI or PR). Shipments to CA, MN, NV, RI, SD, TX, WA and WI must also include sales tax. Please provide street address.

4 Allow 2 weeks following program date for 26 Columbus, OH (61895)61895 dirty litigation taCtiCs :How to Deal with the Rambo Litigator*What is an NBI Subscription? Call 800-930-6182 to learn form (Please photocopy this form for multiple registrants.)name _____title _____nBi subscription holder? Enter Subscription # Here* _____e-mail _____Company name _____Co. size 1 2-5 6-10 11-25 26-50 51-100 100+address _____City _____state_____Zip _____Phone ( _____ ) _____Payment information Check enclosed payable to national Business institute masterCard visa american express discoverCard no.

5 _____exp. date _____signature _____ Please bill me. (If your organization requires a please provide it.)Non-Profit PostagePAIDNBI, To: national Business instituteA Division of NBI, Inc. PHone: (800) Box 3067 FAx: 715-835-1405 Eau Claire, WI 54702 onLine: to register quickly? Use the product code below to complete your express event registration online or via the id: 61895seminar tuition $349 first registrant$339 each adt l registrantCredit informationcLe - - This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for CLE credit hours, including hour of is dedicated to providing you with courses that ensure you ll be able to satisfy all of your continuing education requirements.

6 You can be confident that this program is not only carefully designed to meet its educational objectives, but also qualifies for continuing education credits we ve arranged with the following credit-granting organizations. The specific continuing education credit(s) listed are for attending the live seminar. For additional questions regarding continuing education credits, please contact us at litigation taCtiCs :How to Deal with the Rambo Litigatorcolumbus, ohioApril 26, 2013 Presented ByCarl A. Aveni II Molly S. Crabtree Paul-Michael La Fayette Samuel N. Lillard SeminarS TeleconferenceS WebcaSTSon-DemanD & mP3 DoWnloaDS cDS, DVDS & bookS Defeat the Unethical Practices of Opposing Counsel!

7 Credit informationCLE - (Incl. ethics)See inside for details!REMINDERR egister for this seminar!800-930-6182 or A. AVeni ii is a partner in the Columbus law firm of Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. He has been an attorney for more than 15 years and practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation , restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and unfair competition. Mr. Aveni is a member of the Ohio State and Columbus bar associations. He earned his degree from American University and his degree, cum laude, from Boston University School of Law. MoLLy s. cRABTRee is a partner in the law firm of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP.

8 She has significant experience representing both domestic and foreign companies with their complex litigation needs, including environmental administrative proceedings and litigation , antitrust investigations and litigation , and general commercial litigation . As part of that experience, Ms. Crabtree has represented national electric utilities in their defense of major environmental enforcement actions brought by the USEPA and several northeastern states under the Clean Air Act, and has developed experience and expertise in issues relating to EPCRA, CERCLA, and RCRA. One of her litigation specialties is management and efficient analysis of electronically stored information to assist clients in effectively and defensibly protecting themselves from excessive discovery and production costs.

9 In one recent example, Ms. Crabtree assisted a Canadian corporation to reduce its document production burden by 80 percent in a contract action in which the opposing party attempted to engage in unnecessary and excessive discovery, and later went on to secure a favorable verdict for the client after a two-week jury trial. She is a member of the Ohio State, American and Columbus bar associations. Ms. Crabtree earned her degree, cum laude, from The Ohio State University and her degree, magna cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University School of LA FAyeTTe is an attorney in the Columbus office of Poling Law, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of professional liability defense; including the defense of dentists, physicians, real estate agents, and attorneys.

10 He also represents professionals in administrative licensure proceedings before their professional boards, as well as governmental entities in litigation and as general counsel. Mr. La Fayette defends clients in lawsuits involving professional malpractice, premises liability, contracts, employment, construction, civil rights, zoning, wrongful death, and products liability. He is licensed to practice before all state and federal courts in Ohio and in the State of Florida, as well as before the Supreme Court. Mr. La Fayette regularly presents professional seminars and continuing education programs on the topics of medical malpractice, general liability risk management, governmental liability, and legal ethics.