IN-PERSON: Avoiding Pitfalls & Mistakes in the Appeals Process

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Are you thinking of appealing the trial court decision in your civil lawsuit? Do you know the purpose of an appeal? Do you know the basics of court procedure? Learn about the appeals process from clerks at the California Court of Appeal who have extensive experience providing assistance to unrepresented litigants.


Class covers:

  • The purpose of an appeal
  • Deadlines and calendaring
  • Where and how to file
  • Brief writing
  • And more!

Presented by:

Derrick Sanders, Sr. Deputy Clerk at the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District (http://www.courts.ca.gov/2dca.htm)

Melissa Real, Deputy Clerk at the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District (http://www.courts.ca.gov/2dca.htm)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

IN-PERSON: How to Find the Right Lawyer or Legal Service

Friday, Oct. 28, 2022: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Many people are unaware of the types of legal services available to the public and how to find a lawyer who has the right expertise and fits their budget. This class covers how to find the right lawyer, what types of fee arrangements are available and how to find legal services when you can’t afford to hire a lawyer.

Class covers:

  • Is there such a thing as “affordable" legal services?
  • Determining what kind of lawyer you need
  • Pros and cons of flat fee legal services
  • Areas of law for flat fee legal services
  • How can a "limited experience" lawyer help
  • How to negotiate fees with a lawyer
  • How to determine if limited scope services would be the right option
  • Getting legal help when you can’t afford a lawyer
  • Library resources for getting legal help

Presented by:

Seth Chavez, Director, LACBA SmartLaw & Attorney-Client Mediation & Arbitration Services (https://www.smartlaw.org/ )

Mark Santa Anna (https://www.gmsalegal.com/attorney), Attorney, GMSA Legal.

 

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

IN-PERSON: How to Work With a Lawyer

Friday, Oct. 28, 2022: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Finding legal help you can afford can be difficult. In this class, learn about low-cost and free options for getting help from a lawyer. You will also get information on how to talk to a lawyer, what a lawyer looks for in a client, how to tell your story, and the importance of gathering the facts and documents in your case. Learn how to make your legal journey easier and more successful by making the most out of the legal help you can afford.

Class covers:

  • Low-cost and free options for getting help from a lawyer, and when and how to use each
  • How to talk to a lawyer: identifying your legal problem, telling your story effectively, and what a lawyer looks for in a client
  • The importance of gathering your facts and documents
  • How legal billing works
  • Things clients do that increase costs
  • Deciding what legal work isn’t worth the cost

Presented By:

Kathleen O’Connor, Law Office of Kathleen M. O’Connor (http://kmolaw.com/Welcome.html)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

ON DEMAND: MCLE: Disaster Assistance 101

Class recorded October 23, 2023

People impacted by disaster often face waves of legal issues. This session will provide an overview of emergency response and the role of legal assistance, with an emphasis on pro bono legal assistance, and practical tips for preparedness and recovery.

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

Jacob Zarefsky (https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/fellows/jacob-zarefsky/), Fellow, Equal Justice Works, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (NLSLA)

Drew Tapia, Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (https://nlsla.org/)

Registration for this public interest MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Lavine.

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

ON DEMAND: Know Your Rights About Medical Bills

Class recorded October 24, 2022 

As the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families are burdened with medical debt, whether as a direct result of COVID-19 infection or because of loss of income and inability to pay medical bills. In this class, learn your legal rights regarding medical debt, and receive tips and best practices for paying, settling, or otherwise addressing debt owed to medical providers.

Class covers:

  • How to prioritize medical bills vs. other types of bills you owe
  • What collectors of medical debt can and cannot do, including limits on credit reporting
  • When and how to try to settle your medical debt
  • Correcting medical billing errors, and protections against “surprise” medical bills
  • Is bankruptcy a good option?

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by:

Shelly Tsai, Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services, (https://nlsla.org/)

Michael Massmann, Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services, (https://nlsla.org/)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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