Wisconsin Personal Injury Practice for Paralegals
Agenda
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Monday, October 21, 2024
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT
Understanding Wisconsin Personal Injury Law
Presented by: Katie Bosworth & Mackenzie Campbell
- The development of personal injury law in Wisconsin
- Statutes and regulations that affect liability law
- An overview of liability law in different types of personal injury cases
- Automobile accident
- Slip-and-fall
- Medical malpractice
- Product liability
- The law of damages
- Recent developments and anticipated changes in Wisconsin law
Investigating and Evaluating a Personal Injury Claim
Presented by: Whitney Healy
- Obtaining information from/about the plaintiff
- Using (and not using) investigators
- Identifying and locating parties and witnesses
- Investigating/documenting the incident
- Interviewing witnesses
- Obtaining information on damages
- Identifying and obtaining other relevant information
- Helpful resources
Negotiating, Mediating, and Settling Personal Injury Cases
Presented by: Kristen Scheuerman
- Creating comprehensive and effective settlement brochures
- Preparing for and assisting with the negotiation process
- Preparing for and assisting with mediation
Handling Liens in Personal Injury Cases
Presented by: Kristen Scheuerman
- Overview of different types of liens
- Laws that impact the right to recover
- Tips for maximizing your client’s recovery
Handling Ethical Issues in Personal Injury Practice
Presented by: Matt Beier
- Maintaining client confidentiality
- Avoiding conflicts of interest
- Communicating with clients, the court and opposing counsel
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Credits
Paralegals
6.5 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)
NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.5 CLE Credits (Including 1.0 Ethics Credit)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, to paralegals and legal assistants in Wisconsin. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course.
This webinar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) for 6.5 total CLE credits which includes 5.5 general CLE credits and 1.0 ethics CLE credit.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Matt Beier
Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development at Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (WILMIC)Mr. Beier prior to joining WILMIC in November 2016, he was a civil litigation attorney in Madison with experience before state and federal courts as well as Wisconsin administrative agencies. He has broad experience in diverse areas of the law, including personal injury, employment law, contract law, business law, commercial law, and debtor/creditor law. Mr. Beier is a 1996 graduate of South Dakota State University, with a degree in Political Science, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2000. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Defense Counsel, Milwaukee County Bar Association and the Dane County Bar Association. Mr. Beier also serves as a board member on the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Solo/Small Firm and General Practice Section.
Katie J. Bosworth
Attorney/Partner at Doar, Drill and SkowMs. Bosworth is a passionate attorney for her clients. She has been a litigator at Doar Drill and Skow for over 10 years, and specializes in plaintiff’s personal injury work. Ms. Bosworth handles motor vehicle accident cases, slip and falls/trip and falls, complex medical malpractice cases, products liability, and other types of injury cases. Before coming to work as an associate for Doar, Drill & Skow in 2014, she worked as a Law Clerk Fellow for the Honorable John R. Tunheim in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Christina M. Wietzema in the Fifth Judicial District of Minnesota. She is a 2012 honors graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. Before attending law school, she received a bachelor’s degree in political science and environmental studies from the University of Nebraska. Ms. Bosworth has been a shareholder/partner at the firm since 2020.
Mackenzie Campbell
Attorney with Doar, Drill and SkowMs. Campbell, a top-rated personal injury attorney, is a 2014 cum laude graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. Before attending law school, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History and business from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Susan R. Miles, District Court judge for the 10th Judicial District of Minnesota. While in Minnesota, she worked on family, civil, and criminal matters as well as matters pending before the Supreme Court Appellate Panel. She also served as a law clerk at the St. Croix County Circuit Court, gaining practical experience in the areas of criminal justice, family law, and municipal and civil matters. With her extensive background and experience, she is recognized as a top rated personal injury attorney. Ms. Campbell is an active member of Minnesota Women Lawyers and is the treasurer of the organization’s Saint Croix Valley Chapter.
Whitney Healy
Attorney at Habush Habush and Rottier SC (Appleton and Green Bay, WI)Ms. Healy focuses her practice on a wide variety of personal injury cases. Prior to joining Habush, she worked as an attorney at a civil litigation firm in Madison, Wisconsin, where she dedicated her career to helping those who need it most. She has vast experience representing individuals in both state and federal courts, as well as with transnational litigation. In recognition of her civil litigation work, Ms. Healy was designated a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Currently, she sits on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) and is the immediate past chair of the Women’s Caucus. Additionally, she was nominated to serve as a Regional Officer for WAJ. She is also a member of the James E. Doyle Inn of Court and is an active member of the Legal Association for Women in Dane County, serving on the board of directors from 2019-2021. Healy received her undergraduate degree from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated cum laude, with honors, from Valparaiso Law School. While in law school, she served as editor of the Law Review.
Kristen S. Scheuerman
Attorney with Weiss Law Office, S.C.Ms. Scheuerman joined Weiss Law Office, S.C., in October 2022 after spending more than a decade at a large Fox Valley law firm, where she practiced as a Shareholder. Her practice has always been focused on personal injury and civil litigation, and before joining Weiss Law Office, she also served as a municipal prosecutor. Ms. Scheuerman practice has also included appellate work in a variety of practice areas. She was involved in a case that was argued before the Wisconsin Supreme Court to determine the rights of injured parties to access UIM and UM insurance coverages during the “Truth in Auto” era. The outcome of Belding and its companion-cases remains to this day one of her proudest achievements because of the impact that decision had on Wisconsin law and injured parties throughout the State. One of Ms. Scheuerman’s greatest passions is legal education, both for attorneys and for the public. For this reason, a 2019 invitation to be a regular feature on WHBY’s radio segment, The Lawyers, with Mr. Dukelow was especially meaningful. Given their shared passion for education and civil public discourse, Ms. Scheuerman and Mr. Dukelow then collaborated to put a fresh spin on his podcast Civic Revival. For almost two years, they recorded weekly discussions about the Rule of Law and the need for a return to civil discourse in American life. Before wrapping up the podcast, Ms. Scheuerman and Mr. Dukelow returned to their alma mater, Lawrence University, as visiting scholars to record their last episode live in front of a student audience.