06.26.2019 | News & Views

Partner Michael Cahalane Speaks on Strategies for Defending Against “Reptile” Tactics at Depositions and Trial

Cetrulo LLP Partner Michael J. Cahalane was a mainstage speaker at the Defense Asbestos Litigation Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 26-28, 2019.  Michael’s presentation, entitled The Reptile Questions: Examples and Suggested Responses, provided attendees with practical strategies for educating witnesses and judges regarding the so-called “reptile” theory.  Michael discussed his experience preparing witnesses to respond to safety questions at depositions and moving the court to preclude such questions at trial.

Michael Cahalane is a Partner in the Toxic Tort group at Cetrulo LLP.  Michael handles sophisticated products liability matters as both National Coordinating Counsel for multiple Fortune 500 companies and local counsel for a number of clients in New England state and federal courts.

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