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Litigate or Settle? Using Decision Tree Analysis to Assess Your Cases
Audience
Members Only

Topic(s)
Negotiation Skills, Skills

CLE Status
Eligible

Original Production
05/14/2025

Duration
3 hr 0 mins

Cost
Members
Included in Membership

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to decision tree analysis as a tool for litigators to assess cases and make informed settlement decisions. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of decision trees, including how to construct and interpret them effectively. The course will cover practical applications of decision tree analysis in evaluating various outcomes and settlement options, enhancing the decision-making process in litigation. Additionally, participants will explore best practices for utilizing decision trees in negotiations and improving client communication through visual representations of case scenarios. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with the skills necessary to apply decision tree analysis in their legal practice, ultimately leading to more objective and informed case assessments.

Course Objectives
  • Understand the fundamentals of decision tree analysis in litigation.
  • Learn to construct and interpret decision trees for case assessment.
  • Apply decision tree analysis to evaluate settlement options and outcomes.
  • Identify best practices for using decision trees in negotiations.
  • Enhance client communication through visual representation of case scenarios.
Presenter(s)
Jack McManus, Marjorie Corman Aaron, Esq.

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