Class recorded October 25, 2021

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?

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.

Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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In California, a landlord may be able to evict a tenant for not paying rent on time or violating the lease or rental agreement. This training will go over the rules and procedures in the evictions and collection process. The training will be followed by a live question and answer session with the presenter. Whether a landlord or a tenant, you are welcome to attend.

Class covers:

• Valid reasons for terminating a tenancy
• Termination notices
• The eviction process
• Problems with security deposit refund
• Collecting past due rent

 Presented by:

Tracey Merrell (https://www.kts-law.com/attorneys/tracey-l-merrell/), Managing Attorney of Education, Law Offices of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP 

 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.

Class recorded October 25, 2021

If you are suing for bodily injury, it can be hard to know how long you have to file your case. In this class, learn about the statute of limitations for personal injury suits in California, and the circumstances that can (and cannot) extend the limitation period. Also, learn the basic steps to take to file a personal injury case, what you can sue for in a personal injury lawsuit, and how a personal injury attorney can help.

Presented by:

Jerry Konell, Attorney, Konell Ruggiero LLP (https://konellruggiero.com/about-us)

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.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

CLASSES WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME

This unique, Zoom workshop will walk you through all the court forms necessary for an adult to petition the Los Angeles Superior Court for a name change. This workshop is intended for motivated adults who would like to change their names and are willing to fill out the paperwork themselves without legal representation. This workshop is open to Los Angeles County residents who are 18 years or older.

Workshop includes:

• The court forms needed to file for an adult name change
• How to accurately complete the forms
• How to ask the court to waive court fees based on your low income
• Where to file your completed court forms
• How to publish a name change in a local newspaper
• How to prepare for your court hearing

What to bring:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Driver's license or California identification number
• Proof of your income if you will be applying for a fee waiver. This includes: Pay stubs, disability or unemployment statements, or any other proof of income.

Not Covered:
This workshop does not cover name changes for minor children, persons seeking to change their gender or those seeking a confidential name change.

Registration fee: FREE

Presented by:

Michelle Hopkins (http://hopkinsfamilylaw.com/attorney-profile/), Attorney, Law Office of Michelle C. Hopkins