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144 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsA Judicial Branch Podcast hosted by Mike Bowler. By listening to this podcast, attorneys can earn MCLE credits in Connecticut. Stay tuned for new Podcasts!
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Appellate Briefing
March 15, 2024 14:52 - 34 minutes - 20.8 MB<p><strong>Episode 89 – Appellate Briefing</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Luke Matyi, Assistant Clerk for Supreme and Appellate Courts about Appellate briefing. Matt and Luke discuss various topics including the Appellate process, changes to the rules, and content and formatting. Additional topics include reasons for return, deviation, and self-help resources.</p> <p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf">CT Practice Book</a>...
The Great Writ
February 08, 2024 15:47 - 54 minutes - 37 MB<p><strong>Episode 8 – The Great Writ</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Arnold Amore, Assistant Public Defender for the CT Innocence Project, Post-Conviction Unit about Habeas Corpus, commonly referred to as The Great Writ. Paul and Attorney Amore discuss what a Habeas is, the difference between an appeal and Habeas petition, and ineffective assistance of counsel cases vs lapse plea cases. Paul and Attorney Amore also talk about common mistakes that lead t...
Healthcare Advance Directives
January 12, 2024 20:19 - 35 minutes - 22.2 MB<p><strong>Episode 87 – Healthcare Advance Directives</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Probate Court Administrator, Judge Beverly Streit-Kefalas, about Healthcare Advance Directives. Matt and Judge Streit-Kefalas discuss the purpose of advance directives, execution requirements, and issues clients might face. Additional topics include incapacity, revocation, conservators, and more.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_368w.htm">CGS 19A-570 thro...
Office of Victim Services
December 14, 2023 17:13 - 50 minutes - 32.1 MB<p><strong>Episode 86 – Office of Victim Services</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Mary Kozicki, Director of Victim Services for the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Paul and Mary discuss the many services within OVS including the Victim Compensation Unit, the Victim Services Unit, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners Program, the Fiscal Administrative Unit, and the Training and Education Unit. </p> <p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/index.html">OVS Home...
Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA)
November 08, 2023 13:58 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB<p><strong>Episode 85 – Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA)</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Scott Madeo at the Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney Jeremy Pearlman at the Division of Enforcement and Public Protection. Matt, Scott, and Jeremy discuss the complaint process, investigation, and enforcement. Additional topics include the hearing process, state vs. private actions, jurisdiction, and the statute of limitations. </p> <p><a ...
Small Claims
October 12, 2023 17:02 - 32 minutes - 19.4 MB<p><strong>Episode 84 – Small Claims</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Yujia (Julia) Xia, Program Manager for the Superior Court Operations Division, about the process of small claims, the scope that is covered, and the differences between traditional civil matters and small claims actions. Included in this podcast is a brief history of small claims in CT, the Online Dispute Resolution Program, updates and changes, and more.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cg...
Temporary Restraining Orders and Civil Protection Orders
September 14, 2023 15:46 - 36 minutes - 24.1 MB<p><strong>Episode 83 – Temporary Restraining Orders and Civil Protection Orders</strong></p><p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Johanna Greenfield, Deputy Director of Court Operations for the Family Division, and Rebecca Schmitt, Deputy Director of Court Operations for the Civil Division about temporary restraining orders and civil protection orders respectively. Matt, Johanna, and Becky discuss distinct situations for filing a TRO vs a CPO, the application process, and possible ...
Office of the Heathcare Advocate
August 10, 2023 14:20 - 32 minutes - 23.5 MB<p><strong>Episode 82 – Office of the Healthcare advocate</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Sean King, General Counsel at the Office of the Healthcare Advocate, about the duties and services of the OHA, common issues, and health insurance denials. Matt and Attorney King discuss recent legislation, other comparable state agencies, and resources for consumers.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/ps99/Act/pa/1999PA-00284-R00HB-07032-PA.htm">P.A. 99-284</a...
Cannabis Erasure
July 13, 2023 14:06 - 32 minutes - 19.8 MB<p><strong>Episode 81 – Cannabis Erasure</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Ralph Dagostine, Deputy Director of Criminal Matters for the Connecticut Judicial Branch, about Cannabis Erasure. Paul and Attorney Dagostine discuss the new law, automatic erasures versus erasures by petition, and various nuances. Additional topics between Paul and Ralph are what happens to the record, clean slate, and more.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_...
Connecticut Paid Leave
June 16, 2023 16:49 - 32 minutes - 19.3 MB<p><strong>Episode 80 – Connecticut Paid Leave</strong></p><p>This month on Calendar Call, new co-host Matthew Berardino engages in talks with Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, Erin Choquette. Matt and Attorney Choquette engage in discussions about the similarities and differences between FMLA and CT Paid Leave. Matt and Erin discuss requirements, the application process, the appeal process and more.</p><p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/S/PDF/2023SB-01...
Connecticut Parentage Act
May 11, 2023 12:32 - 55 minutes - 36.6 MB<p><strong>Episode 79 – Connecticut Parentage Act</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, new co-host Paul Bourdoulous engages in talks with Professor Douglas NeJaime of Yale Law School on the Connecticut Parentage Act. Paul and Doug discuss parentage in Connecticut before and after the CPA, the Uniform Parentage Act, and the many different parent-child paradigms the CPA entails. Other topics include the history of what brought this act forward along with other states that have adopted ...
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 3
April 13, 2023 12:09 - 39 minutes - 24.4 MB<p><strong>Episode 78 – Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 3</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Mike continues talks with Attorneys Dena Castricone and Tara Trifon about Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. The final part in this series includes discussions about ABA Formal Opinion 477R; <i>Securing Communication of Protected Client Information </i>and 483; <i>Lawyers’ Obligations after an Electronic Data Breach or Cyberattack</i>. Other topics include la...
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 2
March 09, 2023 14:57 - 41 minutes - 25.9 MB<p><strong>Episode 77 – Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 2</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Mike continues talks with Attorneys Dena Castricone and Tara Trifon about Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. Part 2 of this series include discussions about safeguarding social security numbers, breach of computerized data containing personal information, competence, confidentiality, and House Bill 6607; <i>An Act Incentivizing the Adoption of Cybersecurity S...
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 1
February 09, 2023 17:16 - 50 minutes - 32.1 MB<p><strong>Episode 76 – Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 1</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorneys Dena Castricone and Tara Trifon about Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. Mike, Dena, and Tara identify and define the terms Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. Additional topics in part 1 of this series include biometric data, comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation, and safeguarding personal information.</p>
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Updates
January 12, 2023 13:17 - 41 minutes - 27.9 MB<p><strong>Episode 75 – Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Updates</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney David Williams, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, about LCL updates since 2019 and the services it provides. Mike and Attorney Williams discuss the LCL mission, where to go for LCL services, what to expect as a participant, the updated website, and much more following the impact from COVID.</p> <p><a href="https://lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned...
GAL/AMC Training
November 21, 2022 16:52 - 45 minutes - 27.9 MB<p><strong>Episode 74 – GAL/AMC Training</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Susan Hamilton and Attorney Damon Goldstein about GAL/AMC training. Mike, Attorney Hamilton, and Attorney Goldstein discuss the role of a GAL/AMC, the evolution of training from pre pandemic to what it looks like today, fees and contracts, as well as why lawyers should get on the list.</p> <p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf">P.B. Sec. 25-62</a></p>
Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 4
October 20, 2022 15:52 - 48 minutes - 30.5 MB<p><strong>Episode 73 – Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 4.</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney David Atkins about red flags and screening new clients using the client engagement agreement as a risk management tool. On the final part of this series, Mike and Attorney Atkins discuss scope, do’s and don’ts, joint representation, termination of representation, and much more.</p> <p><a href="h...
Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 3
September 15, 2022 12:15 - 37 minutes - 24.2 MB<p><strong>Episode 72 – Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 3.</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney David Atkins about red flags and screening new clients using the client engagement agreement as a risk management tool. On part 3 of this series, Mike and Attorney Atkins continue to discuss controlling expectations, minimizing dissatisfied customers, and minimizing claims.</p> <p><a href="https...
Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 2
August 29, 2022 18:13 - 30 minutes - 19.5 MB<p><strong>Episode 71 – Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 2.</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike continues to talk with Attorney David Atkins about red flags and screening new clients using the client engagement agreement as a risk management tool. Mike and Attorney Atkins discuss the scope, structure, and reasonable fees of the client engagement agreement. </p> <p><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/p...
Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 1
August 15, 2022 13:39 - 33 minutes - 21.2 MB<p><strong>Episode 70 – Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 1.</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney David Atkins about red flags and screening new clients using the client engagement agreement as a risk management tool. Mike and Attorney Atkins discuss the initial client conference, screening for conflicts, reasons for disputes, and more. </p> <p><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/pro...
Child Protection Matters
August 01, 2022 15:20 - 43 minutes - 27.9 MB<p><strong>Episode 69 – Child Protection Matters</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with the Honorable Dawne Westbrook about Child Protection Matters. Mike and Judge Westbrook discuss an overview of the Juvenile Court. They discuss delinquency matters and child protection matters. Additionally, they discuss the role of the Department of Children and Families and more.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_815t.htm#sec_46b-120">Sec. 46b-120</a></p> <p><...
Workers' Compensation Pt. 4
July 18, 2022 13:13 - 58 minutes - 34.9 MB<p><strong>Episode 68 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 4</strong><br></p><p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Morizio about workers’ compensation. This is the final part in a four-part series. Mike and Attorney Maurizio discuss claims regarding permanent and total disability, disfigurement and scarring, and even death. They discuss reasonable and necessary care as well as curative vs palliative treatment. Additionally, they discuss the role of the workers’ compensation ...
Workers’ Compensation Pt. 3
July 05, 2022 13:06 - 33 minutes - 20.2 MB<p><strong>Episode 67 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 3</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Morizio about workers’ compensation. Mike and Attorney Maurizio continue walking through a chronological handling of a claim. They discuss categories of benefits and impairment ratings.</p> <p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/WCC/Statutes-and-Regulations/Workers-Compensation-Statutes/2021-Workers-Compensation-Act/31-308" target="_blank">Sec. 31-308(b) Compensatio...
Workers’ Compensation Pt. 2
June 20, 2022 13:32 - 37 minutes - 22.6 MB<p><strong>Episode 66 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 2</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Morizio about workers’ compensation. Mike and Attorney Maurizio discuss COVID 19 and occupational disease and the statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims. They also discuss the difference between employees and contractors and begin going through a chronological handling of a claim.</p> <p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=...
Workers’ Compensation Pt. 1
June 10, 2022 12:03 - 40 minutes - 25 MB<p><strong>Episode 65 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 1 </strong></p><p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Morizio about workers’ compensation. Mike and Attorney Morizio discuss the history of the workers’ compensation act and define what a workers‘ compensation claim is. This is the first of a multi-part series, which was recorded at the request of a listener. </p>
Workers’ Compensation Pt. 1
June 06, 2022 12:22 - 40 minutes - 25 MB<p><strong>Episode 65 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 1</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Maurizio about worker’s compensation. Mike and Attorney Maurizio discuss the history of the workers’ compensation act and define what a workers compensation claim is. </p><p>This is the first of a multi-part series, which was recorded at the request of a listener.</p>
Divorce Mediation Pt. 2
May 23, 2022 12:15 - 48 minutes - 28.9 MB<p><strong>Episode 64 – Divorce Mediation Pt. 2</strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with attorneys Deborah Noonan and Frances Calafiore in this second episode of our two-part series on divorce mediation. Attorneys Noonan and Calafiore talk about the screening process to start a couple down the path of mediation and the process of mediation once a couple has retained a mediator.</p><p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=80" target="_blank">Divorce Med...
Divorce Mediation Pt. 1
May 09, 2022 12:19 - 35 minutes - 21.5 MB<p><strong>Episode 63 – Divorce Mediation Pt. 1 </strong></p> <p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with attorneys Deborah Noonan and Frances Calafiore about divorce mediation. This is the first part in a two-part series. After defining divorce mediation, Deb and Fran discuss mediation training for attorneys and what makes a good mediator. There is a discussion about who mediation is good for and what makes a successful mediation. Additionally, Deborah and Frances weigh in on consulting ...
Collaborative Divorce pt. 2
April 25, 2022 12:18 - 30 minutes - 19 MB<p><strong>Episode 62 – Collaborative Divorce pt. 2</strong></p> <p>This week, Mike talks with Attorney Eva DeFranco and Dr. Elizabeth Thayer about the collaborative divorce process. In this second episode on collaborative divorce, Eva and Liza define the members of the team and what is involved in a six-way meeting. Lastly, they discuss benefits to virtual meetings and how collaborative divorce compares to other methods of divorce in terms of time and money. </p> <p><a href="https://gooddi...
Collaborative Divorce pt. 1
April 11, 2022 12:30 - 34 minutes - 21 MB<p><strong>Episode 61 – Collaborative Divorce pt. 1</strong></p> <p>This week, Mike talks with Attorney Eva DeFranco and Dr. Elizabeth Thayer about the collaborative divorce process. This is the first of a two-part series. After defining collaborative divorce the panel discusses how divorcing parties start the collaborative divorce process and what kind of divorcing couples are a good fit for collaborative divorce. </p> <p><a href="https://gooddivorcect.com/" target="_blank">Connecticut Cou...
Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 4
March 28, 2022 12:30 - 39 minutes - 23.6 MB<p><strong>Episode 60 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 4</strong></p> <p>This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the final part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante and Mike get into the specifics of being on trial and calling on your expert witness to testify. Finally, Mike and Erika go through the sections in the Code of Evidence that cover expert witnesses and the use of objections at ...
Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 3
March 14, 2022 12:24 - 32 minutes - 19.3 MB<p><strong>Episode 59 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 3 </strong></p> <p>This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the third part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante discusses taking and defending expert depositions. Attorney Amarante talks about experts who are not board certified, defending the deposition of your own expert and using technology for the testimony of expert witnesses.</p>...
Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 2
February 28, 2022 13:39 - 29 minutes - 17.6 MB<p><strong>Episode 58 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 2</strong></p><p>This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the second part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante discusses how to handle "hired gun" experts, expert fees, consulting experts versus testifying experts and first steps after an expert has reviewed a case.</p><p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page...
Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 1
February 14, 2022 14:42 - 36 minutes - 22 MB<p><strong>Episode 57 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 1</strong><span></span></p> <p>This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. Erika explains what experts are used for in preparation for trial and at trial, as well as qualities of a good expert and identifies when experts are good to have and when they are required. Lastly, Mike and Erika discuss how to find an expert, reusing experts and when to brin...
Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 2
January 31, 2022 13:18 - 39 minutes - 25.4 MB<p><strong>Episode 56 - Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 2</strong></p><p>This week on Calendar Call we have the second of a two-part series in which Mike discusses changes in the housing court process and the effects of Executive Order 12D with Presiding Judge of Housing in Fairfield and Stamford, Walter Spader and Deputy Director II of Superior Court Operations, Nancy McGann.</p><p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=72" target="_blank">Ep...
Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D
January 03, 2022 13:42 - 38 minutes - 24.6 MB<p><strong>Episode 55 - </strong><strong>Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D</strong></p><p>This week on Calendar Call we have the first of a two-part series in which Mike discusses changes in the housing court process and the effects of Executive Order 12D with Presiding Judge of Housing in Fairfield and Stamford, Walter Spader and Deputy Director II of Superior Court Operations, Nancy McGann. </p><p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=10" target=...
Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 2
December 20, 2021 13:33 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB<p><strong>Episode 54 - </strong><strong>Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 2</strong></p><p>This week on Calendar Call, Mike is discussing the ins and outs of residential real estate closings with Attorney Richard Florentine. We finish this series discussing the responsibilities of the attorney for the seller, short sales and getting to closing.</p>
Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 1
December 06, 2021 16:20 - 39 minutes - 30.4 MB<p><strong>Episode 53 - </strong><strong>Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 1</strong></p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">This week on Calendar Call, Mike is discussing the ins and outs of residential real estate closings with Attorney Richard Florentine. The first part of this discussion focuses on the responsibilities of an attorney for the purchaser of residential real estate. Next episode will cover the responsibilities of the attorney for the seller.<span cl...
Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2
November 22, 2021 15:48 - 57 minutes - 38.7 MB<p><strong>Episode 52 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2</strong></p> <p>This week, Mike is finishing his discussion with Lincoln Woodard, principal in the firm Walsh Woodard LLC, about Rule 1.15 liens and other interests in personal injury cases. They cover Rule 1.15 and the commentary before covering 5 examples that you may come across in your personal injury practice.</p><p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=37" target="_b...
Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 1
November 08, 2021 13:21 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB<p><strong>Episode 51 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases</strong></p> <p>This week, Mike is talking with Lincoln Woodard, principal in the firm Walsh Woodard LLC, about Rule 1.15 liens and other interests in personal injury cases. They cover Rule 1.15 and the commentary before covering 5 examples that you may come across in your personal injury practice. This is the first part of a two-part series.</p> <p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/...
Having Difficult Conversations with Clients and Others
October 25, 2021 13:20 - 20 minutes - 13.4 MB<p><strong>Episode 50 – Having Difficult Conversations with Clients and Others</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This episode is the last in a series between Mike and Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk finally about having difficult conversations with clients, staff and others. Doug shares tools for attorneys to have those hard conversations, even if you are someone who avoids conflict.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawye...
How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 2
October 12, 2021 12:13 - 35 minutes - 26.3 MB<p><strong>Episode 49 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 2</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This week, Mike finishes up his conversation with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is the second part of a two-part series and this week they discuss transcripts, new readability requirements for appellate briefs, procrastination, being prepared and knowing the panel who will be hea...
Beating Burnout
September 27, 2021 12:51 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB<p><strong>Episode 48 – Beating Burnout</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This week Mike meets back up with Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk about attorney burnout: what is it, strategies for avoiding burnout and resources if you are feeling burned out.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers</a></p>
Beating Burnout
September 27, 2021 12:51 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBEpisode 48 – Beating Burnout This week Mike meets back up with Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk about attorney burnout: what is it, strategies for avoiding burnout and resources if you are feeling burned out. Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 1
September 13, 2021 12:41 - 26 minutes - 19.7 MBEpisode 47 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 1 This week, Mike talks with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is a two-part series and this week they discuss proofreading, consulting current reference materials, being in the moment and tracking deadlines. Amendment to the Rules of Appellate Procedure
How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 1
September 13, 2021 12:41 - 26 minutes - 19.7 MB<p><strong>Episode 47 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 1</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This week, Mike talks with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is a two-part series and this week they discuss proofreading, consulting current reference materials, being in the moment and tracking deadlines.</p> <p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/WebDocs/2021/WC000000014233.PDF">Amendm...
Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Success
August 30, 2021 12:40 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBEpisode 46 – Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Success Mike sits down with Connecticut attorney and executive coach Doug Brown to talk about the organizational side of the practice of law. Doug shares tips and tricks to optimize your time, make your schedule work for you and learn to focus on the most important aspects of your practice. Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & Say No Without Being Negative
Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Success
August 30, 2021 12:40 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB<p><strong>Episode 46 – Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Success</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>Mike sits down with Connecticut attorney and executive coach Doug Brown to talk about the organizational side of the practice of law. Doug shares tips and tricks to optimize your time, make your schedule work for you and learn to focus on the most important aspects of your practice. </p> <p><a href="https://summit-success.com/calendarcall">Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & ...
Conservatorships in Connecticut
August 16, 2021 13:29 - 41 minutes - 29.1 MB<p><strong>Episode 45 – Conservatorships in Connecticut</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>This time on Calendar Call, Mike and Probate Court Administrator Beverly K. Streit-Kefalas discuss the ins and outs of conservatorships in Connecticut. From the average conserved person, to the role of attorneys in conservatorships, this is a deep dive into the process in Connecticut Probate Court.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ctprobate.gov/Pages/Welcome.aspx" target="_blank">CT Probate</a><br>...
Conservatorships in Connecticut
August 16, 2021 13:29 - 41 minutes - 29.1 MBEpisode 45 – Conservatorships in Connecticut This time on Calendar Call, Mike and Probate Court Administrator Beverly K. Streit-Kefalas discuss the ins and outs of conservatorships in Connecticut. From the average conserved person, to the role of attorneys in conservatorships, this is a deep dive into the process in Connecticut Probate Court. CT Probate Conservator Resources