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Wyatt B. Durrette, Jr. presents at the 2007 Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Solo and Small Firm Conference on October 19 in Richmond. For details please go to the VTLA web site.

Depositions: Making the Leap to the Next Level CLE      10/31/2006

DurretteBradshaw's Wyatt Durrette and Barrett Pope will break down depositions into the most critical elements. This seminar is designed to teach you how to:

• extract maximum information from every deposition and deponent
• zero in on incont behaviors and statements
• undermine your opponent's strategy and tactics 
• prep your own witnesses without over doing it.
  You will learn how to:
• use depositions as part of your discovery plan
• prepare to take a deposition
• the hot tips and tricks of taking a deposition
• defend your client or key witness's deposition.
  

Understanding the 2006 Bankruptcy Reform Act     09/28/2006

Now that the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 has become public law. there will be significant and fundamental changes to all aspects of how bankruptcy law will be practiced. Not since 1987 has there been such wide-ranging change to the Bankruptcy code. This seminar will provide a review and discussion of those changes that affect all bankruptcy chapters, with emphasis on Chapters 7 & 13.

Roy Terry, of DurretteBradshaw PLC and a Chapter 7 trustee of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, will take on the Overview of the Bankruptcy Reform Act.

Ethics Under the New Bankruptcy Rules CLE      07/15/2006

A federal bankruptcy judge and two top Virginia bankruptcy practioners will present an essential overview and discussion of the ethical issues that concern every practioner today. DurretteBradshaw's Roy Terry will speak with Lynn Lewis Tavener on the latest Ethical Considerations from a Practioner's Viewpoint.
Mr. Terry chairs the Bankruptcy Group at DurretteBradshaw PLC and is a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee of the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. He has 26 years practice experience in representing both businesses and individuals as debtors and creditors under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code.

Bankruptcy Law and Procedure CLE      06/26/2006

It's been in the work for years and has finally been signed into law. The new bankruptcy legislation will have an impact on how consumer bankruptcy is handled. Join The National Business Institute for a CLE session on Bankruptcy Law and Procedure From Start to Finish. DurretteBradshaw's Roy Terry will speak on Ethical Considerations, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 issues. Mr. Terry chairs the Bankruptcy Group at DurretteBradshaw PLC and is a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee of the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division. He  has 26 years practice experience in representing both businesses and individuals as debtors and creditors under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code.

Drafting Effective Wills & Trusts CLE     06/21/2006

People don't like to contemplate their own death, but they do need to consider what will happen to their assets when they die. Tax issues, medical decisions, and a wide range of planning documents make the process even more complicated.This basic level program provides the fundamentals of preparing estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and ancillary documents such as powers of attorney. DurretteBradshaw's William Seidel will be one of the presenters. Mr. Seidel served as tax manager for a "Big Four" accounting firm, Touche Ross, where he established a diversified tax practice. Mr. Seidel has been selected by his peers as one of Virginia's "Legal Elite," according to Virginia Business Magazine, in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association.

The Virginia State Bar presents the 24th Annual Business Law Seminar: Choice of Entity       05/24/2006

This course is designed for lawyers who advise clients on creating business entities. The three hour program will include a panel discussion on some of the most common scenarios business lawyers face. DurretteBradshaw's William Seidel will take part in the panel discussion. Mr. Seidel served as tax manager for a "Big Four" accounting firm, Touche Ross, where he established a diversified tax practice. Mr. Seidel has been selected by his peers as one of Virginia's "Legal Elite," according to Virginia Business Magazine, in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association.