Presenter:
Ben Byrd, Munro Byrd, Roanoke

Moderator:
Gobind Sethi, Sethi & Sledd, Reston

1 hour CLE

This program provides a practical look at Virginia’s Rule 4:10 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons, emphasizing how to limit improper scope, protect clients, and prevent common defense overreach. Attendees will learn strategies for handling exam notices and turning defense medical opinions into effective discovery and trial tools.

Who Should Attend: Plaintiff-side attorneys and paralegals who handle cases involving personal injury and want practical strategies for managing, limiting, and leveraging Rule 4:10 exams. Ideal for litigators at any stage who regularly confront overbroad exam requests or defense medical testimony.

Topics for discussion:

• When to contest an exam as opposed to agreeing to one
• Information to subpoena from the examiner or the examiner’s practice prior to the exam
• Language to include in the Rule 4:10 order
• Whether to record the exam as opposed to having a witness present to observe
• Who may conduct the examination
• Use of Rule 4:10 reports at trial

There will be plenty of time for answers to your questions!

This program is restricted to plaintiff attorneys only.

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