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List of Forms by Chapter
Chapter 1 — Sources and Preparation
II. General Principles of Investigation
III. Collecting, Preparing, and Preserving Evidence
IV. [1.44] Relevancy and Materiality
V. Competency of Witnesses
VI. Appendix — Sample Forms
Chapter 2 — Methods and Sufficiency of Proof
I. Introduction
II. Mechanics of Trial
III. Mechanics of Proof
Chapter 3 — Questions and Objections: Relationship of the Witness to the Form of the Question
II. Types and Timeliness of Objections
III. Direct and Cross-Examination
IV. Examination of Particular Types of Witnesses
V. Common Objections to Form
VI. Use of Documents To Refresh Memory
VII. Form of Questions to Experts
VIII. Wilson v. Clark; Federal Rules of Evidence 703 and 705
Chapter 4 — Hearsay: The Rule and the Exceptions
II. Hearsay
IV. [4.5] Non-Hearsay
V. [4.11] Hearsay Exceptions
Chapter 5 — Opinion Evidence
I. Introduction
II. Lay Opinions
III. Expert Opinions
Chapter 6 — Writings at Trial
II. Writings and the Best Evidence Rule
IV. Business Records as Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule
V. Authentication of Writings
Chapter 7 — Privileges
IV. Waiver of Privileged Communications
V. Attorney-Client Privilege
VII. Marital Communications Privilege
VIII. Medical and Psychiatric Privileges
XVII. Miscellaneous Privileges
Chapter 8 — Physical Objects and Demonstrative Evidence
II. [8.2] Real Evidence
III. Demonstrative Evidence
IV. Documentary Evidence (Real and Demonstrative)
Chapter 9 — Evidentiary Motions at Trial
I. Evidentiary Motions at Trial — General Considerations
II. [9.8] The When, Where, and How of Motions at Trial
III. [9.16] Housekeeping Motions Before Trial
IV. [9.21] Substantive Motions That Should Be Raised Before the Trial Begins
V. The First Motions After Trial Begins
VI. [9.33] Keeping the Record Neat and Tidy
VII. [9.42] Motions Made for Purposes of Enforcement
VIII. Motions Made for Purposes of Admitting, Barring, or Limiting Witness Testimony — Including Experts
IX. Motions Made for Purposes of Admitting, Barring, or Limiting the Use of Exhibits
X. [9.60] Motions When Things Go Awry
XI. [9.68] Motions To End Trial
Chapter 10 — Judicial, Attorney, and Juror Misconduct
II. Voir Dire
III. Opening Statement
IV. Conduct of Counsel During Trial
V. Closing Argument
VI. Contempt
VII. Judicial Misconduct
VIII. Juror MisconductCourtney A. Adair is an Officer at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., in Chicago, where her practice concentration is litigation. She has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers. Ms. Adair is also a Fellow at the Legal Council on Legal Diversity. She earned her B.A. magna cum laude from Tufts University and her J.D. from the University of San Diego.
Michael J. Baron is a Partner with Goldstein, Fluxgold & Baron, P.C., in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and personal injury. Baron has served on the adjunct faculty at the Chicago-Kent College of Law and has coached Chicago-Kent Trial Advocacy Teams, including for Georgetown White Collar Crime, NCTC, and BLSA competitions. Baron has continually contributed to PERSONAL INJURY FORMS: ILLINOIS. He is also a member of the Advocates Society and the West Suburban Bar Association. He received his B.A. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
Jeremy N. Boeder is a Partner with Tribler Orpett & Meyer, P.C., in Chicago. His practice focuses on professional liability defense. Mr. Boeder was named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2013 – 2017) for his work in the area of professional malpractice defense and as a Leading Lawyer in the areas of professional malpractice defense, commercial litigation, and personal injury defense. Mr. Boeder received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he served as the Lead Articles Staff Editor for the Loyola Law Review.
Peter G. Bora is a Partner with Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC., in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at his own independent firm developing an individualized client management approach to provide confident and compassionate advocacy in litigation matters. Bora is a member of the American and Chicago Bar Associations and regularly serves as a featured speaker at events hosted by both associations. He has also served as a judicial clerk in the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Chancery Division. Bora received his B.S. from Illinois State University and his J.D. with distinction from The John Marshall Law School, where he was a member of and is published in The Software Law Journal.
Samuel J. Brolley is an associate at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., in Champaign and Peoria, where he focuses his practice on civil litigation and workers’ compensation. He is also a member of the Champaign County Bar Association. Brolley earned his B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School.
Brian E. Devilling is a Partner at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC, in Chicago, where he focuses on civil defense litigation. He has served as adjunct professor of Advocacy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
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Cindy G. Fluxgold is a Partner with Goldstein, Fluxgold & Baron, P.C., in Chicago, where she concentrates her practice in medical malpractice and personal injury law. Fluxgold is coeditor of PERSONAL INJURY FORMS: ILLINOIS. She has lectured to bar associations and student groups, including appearances on both radio and television. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar, the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. Fluxgold received her B.A. from the University of Illinois and her J.D. from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Nathan P. Karlsgodtis Partner at McKnight & Kitzinger, LLC, in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice on civil litigation and appellate practice. Mr. Karlsgodt received his B.A. from the University of Southern California and his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law.
Joanne M. Krol is In-House Counsel at SMS Assist, L.L.C., in Chicago. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association. Ms. Krol earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Richard L. Miller II is a Partner at Miller PC in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, labor law, and class actions. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Northwestern School of Law, where he has served as an instructor for Trial Advocacy since 2005 and Advanced Trial Advocacy since 2013. He has been an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association arbitrator since 2008; FINRA since 2018; and the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program from 2003 to 2005. He has served on the IICLE® Board of Directors since 2023. He has been repeatedly recognized as a Leading Lawyer, Super Lawyer, and Rising Star. In 2008, he was named one of the 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 To Watch by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company. He is a past President of the Law Alumni Board for the University of Illinois College of Law. Mr. Miller attended the University of Illinois College of Law on a full merit scholarship and graduated cum laude in 1997. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Business in 1992.
Tyler J. Pratt serves as General Counsel for Pavlov Media in Champaign. Pratt was previously a Partner at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., in Champaign, where he concentrated his practice in trucking, professional liability, and commercial litigation. Pratt has been named an Emerging Lawyer (2018 – 2022) and is a member of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys, Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, Transportation Lawyers Association, and the Illinois State and Champaign County Bar Associations. He received his J.D. cum laude from the Valparaiso University School of Law and B.A. magna cum laude from the University of St. Francis.
Lorenzo Valladolid is a Partner with Goldstein, Fluxgold & Baron, P.C., in Chicago, where his practice is concentrated in medical malpractice and personal injury law. Valladolid has served as an evaluator for various trial completions and has coached mock trial competition teams at the IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and active in Hispanic and minority legal community and advocacy, and he is a member of the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. Valladolid received his B.S. from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law.
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