Defense Research Institute, Phoenix, AZ

March 9, 2006

The Defense Research Institute will present its sixth annual Appellate Advocacy Seminar, in Phoenix, AZ., on March 9-10. This years program focuses on helping appellate lawyers hone the skills necessary for success on appeal.

Included in the distinguished faculty this year is Tim Piganelli, owner of Legal Technology Consulting, Inc. Mr. Piganelli is a successful trial strategist, and nationally recognized speaker on legal technology. He has been asked to share with D.R.I. Seminar attendees his views on how technology can transform the appellate courtroom.

“We are gratified that Tim has been asked to speak at this important program,” said LTC ’s Jim Neal . "His many years of experience in Presentation Strategy and Trial Technology give him great insight into the needs of attorneys in court.” Mr. Piganelli will be joined on the podium by noted appellate attorney, Deborah Ausburn of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn &Dial LLC, Atlanta , Georgia .

DRI is widely recognized as the largest and most active national association of lawyers and others concerned with the defense of civil actions. Its membership includes more than 22,000 individuals, in addition to corporations, insurance companies and other groups. For more information on this year’s seminar, go to www.dri.org . For more information on Legal Technology Consulting, Inc., call Jim Neal at the office,

480-753-4365