Retreat Co-Chairs:

Tara L. Tighe Umbrino
TLT Legal Services, Woodbridge

Christopher Spinelli
Emroch & Kilduff, Richmond

8 Hours CLE

Register Soon! Early rates expire July 17.

Designed by and for experienced personal injury attorneys specializing in motor vehicle accident cases, this CLE will offer strategies and insights to elevate your practice. Topics include handling complex cases such as police chase crashes and leveraging data forensics to uncover critical evidence, as well as understanding insurance company rate structures. We will explore innovative approaches to identifying hidden recoveries from defendants, understanding the medical complexities of women and children injured in accidents, and optimizing outcomes through mediation techniques. With a focus on advanced tactics and emerging trends, our retreat will provide you with a comprehensive toolkit for achieving success in personal injury litigation.

Who Should Attend: Designed for advanced practitioners who handle auto case litigation for plaintiffs in Virginia.

Your registration fee includes Friday's lunch and reception, sponsored by Joanna Wynes Settlements, and breakfast on Saturday.

Topics At A Glance:

• Tips for Appellate Practice
• Police Chase Cases and Tips for  Pleading Around Immunity
• Insurance Rates for Claims
• Making the Most from Mediation
• Contract Issues for Plaintiff Attorneys
• Female & Children-Specific Injuries in Car Cases and Treatment Options
• Finding Recovery from Defendants
• Best Practices in General District Court
• Top Motions in Limine
• Non-Auto Cases
• Forensic Data in Motor Vehicle Crash Cases
• Flock Technology
• Plus Defense Panel and Golden Nuggets

Agenda

This retreat, offered in-person to plaintiff attorney members only, is one of the many benefits of VTLA membership.

If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.
Call 804-343-1143 for details.

CLE Certificate and Materials: 
Retreat materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the retreat so that you may print any materials you wish to have with you. If you would like to access these materials while at the retreat, bring your laptop or tablet; no printed copies will be provided. Materials and certificates to any VTLA program you have registered for may be accessed in MyVTLA, located at the top of the VTLA website.

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early and come to the VTLA registration table to check-in.

Event Anti-Harassment, Discrimination and Safety Policy

Omni Charlottesville Hotel
212 Ridge McIntire Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel: (434) 971-5500

Meeting Room: Skyline Room Salon A
Reception: Blue Ridge Room Skyline Room

Join us this year in historic Downtown Charlottesville! Located on the Pedestrian Mall, you have access to eight blocks of shopping and dining along brick-lined streets, close to art galleries and museums, local wineries and craft breweries, UVA and Monticello.

VTLA has a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate of $245. Make your reservations soon as our block expires on June 25 July 2nd at 5:00 pm. Make your reservation online here or call 1-800-THE-OMNI and be sure to mention you are withVirginia Trial Lawyers Association.

• Directions and Parking: Currently self-parking for overnight guests is complimentary. For all others, there is a $2 per hour charge, not to exceed $12 per day. Valet parking for hotel guests is $20 per night.
• Dining at the Hotel
• Wellness
• Area Attractions

WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including any scheduled social events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee paid less a $100 cancellation fee. Due to guarantees required to our vendors, no refunds will be given after that point. Thank you for your understanding.