The Attack of the 500 Foot Lizard: Reptile Tactics and Opposition

There are many different strategies litigation attorneys use in order to win cases. One such tactic is known as “reptile tactics,” which appeals to jurors' sense of fear and survival. This course aims to help plaintiffs' attorneys effectively raise a sense of urgency and need for just verdicts, as well as defense attorneys looking to counter this tactic.

Attendees will learn how utilizing a danger to the community as a whole can lead to successful Plaintiff’s verdicts and high judgments. This will include learning what reptile tactics are, how attorneys use these tactics, and different ways to counter reptile tactics. Cases discussing reptile tactics and how courts treat them will also be covered.

This course is designed for attorneys with some experience. Civil litigators, especially those who practice in personal injury, are encouraged to attend.

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine what defines the reptile tactic.
2. Assess how to appeal to a jury as a Plaintiff’s Personal Injury attorney in a motor vehicle case.
3. Explore the pitfalls of using reptile tactics 
4. Evaluate the ways to counteract reptile tactics.

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Central Time: 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Mountain Time: 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Pacific Time: 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Alaska Time: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Wednesday, April 8, 2026