Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Practice Management for Attorneys

    • Welcome to Practice Management

    • Course Introduction

    • MTI Academy PM for Attorneys Course Syllabus

    • Practice Management Pre-Course Survey
  • 2

    Module 1

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource: The Biggest Mass Torts

    • Lesson 1: MDL Formation and Process

    • Lesson 2: State Court Actions

    • Lesson 3: Plaintiff Leadership Positions

    • Lesson 4: MDL Judges

    • Conclusion

    • Module 1 Complete Download
  • 3

    Module 2

    • Objective

    • Introduction

    • Federal Preemption

    • Companion Resource 1: Merck v. Albrecht

    • Companion Resource 2: Evaluating Your Firm

    • Lesson 1 : Timing Your Entry

    • Lesson 2: Express and Implied Preemption in Drug and Device Cases

    • Lesson 3 : Evaluating Your Firm

    • Lesson 4: Know Your Defendant

    • Conclusion

    • Module 2 Complete Download
  • 4

    Module 3

    • Objective

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource: Sample Organizational Chart

    • What Sets Case Works Apart

    • Lesson 1: Staffing Your Practice

    • Lesson 2: Budgeting Basics

    • Lesson 3: Working with Vendors

    • Lesson 4: Litigation Finance

    • Conclusion

    • Module 3 Complete Download
  • 5

    Module 4

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Client Intake

    • Resource Companion 1: Mass Tort Marketing Tactics

    • Companion Resource 2: Sample Intake Packet

    • Lesson 1: Marketing

    • Lesson 2: Alternative Models: Buying Leads

    • Lesson 3: Alternative Models: Live Transfer Leads

    • Lesson 4: Alternative Models: Less-Savory Tactics

    • Conclusion

    • Module 4 Complete Download
  • 6

    Self-Assessment

    • Self-Assessment (Modules 1-4)
  • 7

    Module 5

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource 1: Mass Tort Workflow Chart

    • Companion Resource: Sample Release Letter

    • Lesson 1: Determining Criteria

    • Lesson 2: Developing Proof of Use/Harm

    • Lesson 3: Declining Non-Qualified Claims

    • Lesson 4: Referral and Co-Counsel Agreements

    • Conclusion

    • Module 5 Complete Download
  • 8

    Module 6

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource 1: Long Form Complaint

    • Companion Resource 2: Short Form Complaint

    • Companion Resource 3: Plaintiff Profile Form

    • Companion Resource 4: Plaintiff Fact Sheet

    • Lesson 1: Mass Tort Pre-Litigation

    • Lesson 2: Mass Tort Pleadings

    • Lesson 3: Common Affirmative Defenses

    • Lesson 4: Bellwether Trials

    • Lesson 5: Mediation

    • Lesson 6: Alternative Dispute Resolution

    • Conclusion

    • Module 6 Complete Download
  • 9

    Module 7

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource 1: Remand Order

    • Companion Resource 2: Civil Trial Procedure

    • Lesson 1: Updating Your Fee Agreement

    • Lesson 2: Remand and Trial Package from MDL

    • Lesson 3: Adding Trial Lawyers to the Team

    • Lesson 4: Verdicts and Appeals

    • Conclusion

    • Module 7 Complete Download
  • 10

    Module 8

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource 1: Client Expense Letter

    • Companion Resource 2: Client Referrals

    • Lesson 1: Global Settlements

    • Lesson 2: Lien Resolution and Client Expenses

    • Lesson 3: Confidentiality Clauses

    • Lesson 4: Client Satisfaction and Reviews

    • Conclusion

    • Module 8 Complete Download
  • 11

    Module 9

    • Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Companion Resource: Tort Reform

    • Lesson 1: Tort Reform

    • Lesson 2: Procedural Reforms

    • Lesson 3: Diversity in Leadership

    • Lesson 4: Ethical Considerations for Attorneys

    • Conclusion

    • Module 9 Complete Download
  • 12

    Self-Assessment

    • Self-Assessment (Modules 5-9)
  • 13

    Next Steps

    • Congratulations

    • Next Steps

    • End of Course Survey