Forster Boughman & Lefkowitz Present at National Business Institute Seminar The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit

    ORLANDO, FL, December 16, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Eric C. Boughman and Teresa Phillips, attorneys at the Orlando-based law firm of Forster Boughman & Lefkowitz (www.fbl-law.com), presented at a National Business Institute (NBI) seminar on December 11, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown (304 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32801).

"This seminar offers attorneys the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to make the best use of evidence and testimony," said Mr. Boughman. "We will be covering ethical considerations in evidence- from handling highly prejudicial evidence to issues related to legal malpractice and facilitating efficiency, reliability and overall fairness of the adversary process."

As a result of the technological advances in discovery, court decisions and changes to various state laws, the rules of evidence are constantly evolving. The experienced faculty on this panel deciphered the rules and procedures, explored key court decisions involving admissibility, and practically applied the rules of evidence to common evidentiary challenges attorneys face during litigation.

Eric C. Boughman is a commercial litigation attorney whose practice encompasses a wide range of business disputes, corporate governance matters, real estate issues, and asset protection. He has represented clients ranging from multinational corporations to local business owners in all phases of the legal dispute process, including mediation, arbitration, administrative tax and licensing proceedings, trials, and appeals. Mr. Boughman has been admitted to practice law in Florida and Nevada, as well as in the U.S. Tax Court, and pro hac vice for particular matters in Illinois and Tennessee. In addition, he has counseled clients in transactions involving technology and real estate. Mr. Boughman is rated AV - Preeminent, by Martindale-Hubbell and has published articles and lectured in the areas of asset protection and real estate law.

Teresa Phillips is an attorney with Forster Boughman & Lefkowitz, where her practice focuses on probate and trust administration, probate and trust litigation, and general commercial disputes. She has spent her entire legal career representing businesses, governmental agencies, fiduciaries, insurers, and even a local sports team in various litigation matters. Ms. Phillips also has the distinction of being one of the few attorneys in the Orlando area who routinely represents clients in both probate/trust administration and probate/trust litigation, giving her a unique perspective in this field. She earned her B.A. degree in social sciences and education from Florida State University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law. Ms. Phillips is admitted in all Florida State Courts and the Northern and Middle districts of Florida (Federal Courts).

The mission of Forster Boughman & Lefkowitz, is to be "the gold standard for asset protection, corporate, estate, and tax planning and associated litigation." The firm's attorneys provide experienced counsel in the areas of international and domestic corporate, tax, asset protection and related litigation, through highly personalized service. The firm is an approachable and economic alternative to large national and international law firms. For more information, visit www.fbl-law.com or call 407-255-2055 or toll-free at (855) WP-GROUP. Se habla Espanol.

Contact: Kristine B. Snively of Pristine PR at (407) 982-1707, or via e-mail at [email protected] for Forster Boughman and Lefkowitz.

SOURCE: PRISTINE PR

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