Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex personal injury cases to litigate. This "Medical Malpractice 101" course will provide a 360 degree review of medical malpractice litigation from inception through trial. We will examine when to pursue certain cases and even more importantly when to reject a case. We will discuss how to identify the proper parties and the appropriate standard of care. We will then focus on how to prepare a case pre-suit and pre-trial, focusing on avoiding common pitfalls. This course will examine finding quality expert witnesses and preparation before trial. We will also discuss cross-examining physician defendants and experts at deposition and trial. Finally, we will review the anatomy of a medical malpractice trial from jury selection to summation. See Agenda

Speaker Information

Attorney Ryan M. Springer G. Eric Nielson & Associates – Salt Lake City, UT Ryan M. Springer is an attorney with G. Eric Nielson & Associates. Ryan's practice focuses on representing people against insurance companies and other corporations. Most of his clients are victims of medical malpractice and other negligence. He has successfully represented clients in a wide range of cases, from improper nursing procedures and pharmaceutical error to traumatic birth injuries and wrongful death. Ryan works closely with his clients to help them through the difficult process of litigation and recovery. Obtaining compensation for their injuries is only part of the process, and Ryan believes his clients deserve an advocate who will fight with them every step of the way. Some lawyers treat their clients as just another file on a shelf, but Ryan never forgets that these are real people with real lives that have been catastrophically altered by someone else's negligence. As a result of his efforts, he has high client satisfaction ratings. A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ryan graduated with honors from the University of Utah and received his Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University. In law school, Ryan served as the Lead Note and Comment Editor of the BYU Journal of Public Law and competed on the school's Trial Advocacy Team. He also interned with Chief Justice Christine Durham of the Utah Supreme Court, and co-founded and served as the Executive Chair for the BYU Chapter of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy. Since his admission to the Utah State Bar, Ryan has practiced in various areas of law, from transactional corporate work and commercial litigation to complex personal injury and civil rights cases. Ryan has appeared regularly in State and Federal Courts, and has handled matters at both district and appellate levels. Ryan's commitment to justice has been recognized by his peers and other professional organizations which frequently ask him to present on various legal issues including medical malpractice, general tort law, and the Utah State Constitution. Ryan serves on the Model Utah Jury Instructions Committee (Civil) for the State of Utah. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice and is an active member of the American Association for Justice. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Medical Malpractice Division of UAJ. In his personal life, Ryan is married and has two children. He enjoys cycling, reading, live music, and spending time with his family.

Total CLE Credit Hours: 3 (approx.)
(includes 1 ethics hour)

Utah CLE credits are pending approval.

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09:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
215 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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First Registrant: $200
Add Associate/Paralegal: $150

Special: Young Lawyers, with under four (4) years acceptance to the Bar, may use coupon code YL25 to receive a $25 discount when checking out.

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