Attorneys Lecture on Florida Rules of Evidence CLE

Bryson attorneys Patrick Montoya and Markus Kamberger were co-lecturers for the National Business Institute, Florida Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit. The lecture took place on October 19, 2026 and the attorneys were the lead speakers on The Big Six Admissibility Questions and Understanding Hearsay.

The sessions were focused on offering attorneys the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to make the best use of evidence and testimony.

The Big Six Admissibility Questions:

  • Question #1: Is it Authentic? (If Not, How do I Authenticate / Identify the Evidence?)
  • Question #2: Is it Hearsay?
  • Question #3: Is There a Proper Foundation?
  • Question #4: Is it Relevant?
  • Question #5: Should the Evidence be Excluded?
  • Question #6: What is the Proper Way to Introduce the Item into Evidence?

Understanding Hearsay:

  • Overview of Critical Rules You Need to Know Regarding Hearsay
  • Recent Case Law
  • Practical Application of the “Big Six” to Real-World Courtroom Events
  • Exceptions
  • Hearsay Problems, Such as When Your Client or Opposing Party is Deceased
  • Hearsay Within Hearsay
  • Attacking / Supporting Declarant’s Credibility

The National Business Institute has been the leading continuing legal education resource for attorneys since 1983, providing practical training and resources to evolve the legal practice. For more information, visit www.nbi-sems.com.