Join experienced practitioners for an introductory program that will provide you with th
About this Event
Municipal Court 101 Seminar 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Municipal Court Track
Borgata Hotel NJSBA Annual Meeting
Cosponsored by the Municipal Court Practice Section
Join experienced practitioners for an introductory program that will provide you with the essential basics of municipal court practice.
Speakers:
-Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq. [Moderator]-Kevin P. McKernan, Chair
-Hon. Adam Greenberg Cherry Hill Municipal Court
-Prosecutor Moshood Muftau, Deputy County Counsel, Prosecutor Plainfield, Roselle
Matthew Teeter, Esq.
Description:
This is an introduction to municipal court for recently admitted attorneys or for attorneys who is new to the practice area or wants a refresher. Experienced practitioners and judges will discuss important procedures, practical information and practice tips.
1. THE BUSINESS OF MUNICIPAL COURT PRACTICE 25 MIN
Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.
2. Matt Teeter Esq.PRE-TRIAL PHASE 25 MIN
Client Meetings/Intake PL
Online dispute resolution & Plea by Mail
Discovery Process
How is Discovery Obtained
Types of Requests
What do I want/don’t want
Holup/Sanctions
Unique Discovery Items
Lab Reports
Audio/Video
Officer’s Notes
3. Moshood Muftau, Deputy County Counsel 20 min
Meeting with Prosecutor
HOW NOT TO ANGER THE PROSECUTOR
Prosecutor Perspective
Framing Case Setting Expectations
Unfamiliar Courtrooms/Prosecutors/Judges
Motion Practice
When to File
Briefing vs Oral
Suppression Motions
4. Kevin P. McKernan, Chair 20 min
Your client is a New York resident and your NJ client has issues in NY
Benefits of Municipal Court Practice Section
5. Judge: Hon. Adam Greenberg
IN COURT PRACTICES 20 min
How not to annoy the staff and court
Plea Agreements
What is permissible
What is not
How do different vicinages handle cases
Civil Reservations
Use of Expert Witnesses: TBA if extra time at end.
No Q & A since a large room. Questions can be asked of panel at the end
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.,Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500 (Fax) 732-572-0030 website: www.njlaws.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, United States
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