Rules of Evidence in Virginia: Hearsay (On Demand Seminar)

A pre-recorded streaming VIDEO replay of the March 2023 webcast, Rules of Evidence in Virginia: Hearsay.

The definition of hearsay seems straightforward, but it is the application of the rule and the myriad of exceptions that sometimes can trip up even an experienced attorney in court.

This course examines the basic elements of the hearsay rule and discuss the many exceptions that allow for admissibility. You learn how to present evidence that is possible hearsay and how to prepare for objections. Our experienced faculty of civil litigators guide you through the intricacies of the hearsay rule so you can effectively use it to your advantage.

Topics to be discussed:

• Admissions by a party or party’s agent
• The “business records” exception to the hearsay rule
• Hearsay within hearsay
• The “Dead Man’s Statute”

FACULTY

M. Scott Bucci, Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci / Richmond
Stephanie E. Grana, Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci / Richmond

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

M. Scott Bucci, Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci / Richmond

Scott Bucci has been in practice for 24 years and has tried over 125 cases in 25 jurisdictions throughout Virginia. He began his career at a boutique civil defense firm in Richmond representing corporations and insurance companies. In 2007, Mr. Bucci and Mr. Mark Dix founded Bucci & Dix, PLLC, a law firm specializing in both plaintiff and defense trial work. In 2015, Mr. Bucci joined the catastrophic injury team at Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana & Buckner (now known as Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci).

Stephanie E. Grana, Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci / Richmond

For the past 30 years, Stephanie Grana has fought for individuals and families in Virginia suffering from catastrophic injury and wrongful death as a top Virginia personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. When clients’ lives are turned upside down due to life-changing injuries or the death of a loved one caused by someone else’s wrongful or negligent actions, they turn to Ms. Grana because she has a proven track record demonstrating her skill and her passion for securing fair compensation on behalf of the injured. In her years of practice and as a founding partner of Cantor Grana, she has recovered more than 85 verdicts and settlements of over $1 million. Ms. Grana is also serving in the role of President of the Virginia State Bar.