Civil Lawsuit Basics: Drafting and Responding to Complaints (Torrance)

Thursday, April 12, 2018
12:00 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.

A civil lawsuit starts with the filing and service of a written complaint; the defendant must then file an answer or other response. These are called pleadings, and they set the stage for all that comes afterward in the lawsuit. In this class, learn how to prepare, file, serve and respond to civil case pleadings in California state court.

Class covers:

  • Is filing a lawsuit a good idea?
  • Identifying possible legal theories
  • Drafting the complaint
  • Service of summons and complaint
  • Answers and other responsive pleadings

Presented by Michael Schiller

Location:
Torrance Branch, LA Law Library
Torrance Courthouse, 1st Floor
825 Maple Street Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503
(424) 201-0748

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fees: $20 
Nonrefundable payment reserves seat

MCLE Video: Legal Ethics Annual Update 2019

Wednesday, January 16, 2019
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Staying on top of developments in the law governing lawyers is an essential part of law practice. This annual three-hour program surveys the significant statutes, case law and ethics opinions in the past year, analyzes their impact on the practice of law, and provides practical solutions for avoiding malpractice and ethical pitfalls.

Earn 3.0 hours participatory Legal Ethics MCLE credit

Presented by:
MARK L. TUFT Cooper, White & Cooper LLP
ELLEN R. PECK Former Judge, State Bar Court

Registration fees: $75 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Parking option available during online registration for an additional fee
*Please note this is the same video presentations previously shown at the January 12, 2019 Cram Day event.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

 

Please note this is the same video presentations previously shown at the January 12, 2019 Cram Day event.

MCLE Video: Legal Ethics Annual Update 2020

Wednesday, January 15, 2020:  9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Staying on top of developments in the law governing lawyers is an essential part of law practice. This annual three-hour program surveys the significant statutes, case law and ethics opinions in the past year, analyzes their impact on the practice of law, and provides practical solutions for avoiding malpractice and ethical pitfalls.

Earn 3.0 hours participatory Legal Ethics MCLE credit

Presented by:
MARK L. TUFT Cooper, White & Cooper LLP
ELLEN R. PECK Former Judge, State Bar Court

Registration fees: $75 for the class
Register at the discounted rate of $95 for the same video presentations including lunch - Saturday, January 25, 2020. All fees are non-refundable, payment reserves spot. Reduced-rate parking options available during registration.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

MCLE Video: Legal Ethics Update 2017

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Staying on top of developments in the law governing lawyers is an essential part of law practice. This annual three-hour program surveys the significant statutes, case law and ethics opinions in the past year, analyzes their impact on the practice of law, and provides practical solutions for avoiding malpractice and ethical pitfalls.

Earn 3.0 hours participatory Legal Ethics MCLE credit.

Presented by:
Mark L. Tuft, Cooper, White & Cooper LLP
Ellen R. Pect, Former Judge, State Bar Court

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fees: $75 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Parking options available during online registration for an additional fee

MCLE Video: Elimination of Bias Annual Update 2019

Wednesday, January 16, 2019
2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Throughout the United States' history different groups have been marginalized and misunderstood, from the Irish to the Japanese to the Hmong. Looking at current often perceived "out groups," this program will explore how each of us can bridge current societal gaps.

Earn 1.0 hour participatory Elimination of Bias MCLE credit.

Presented by:
Judge Erica R. Yew, Santa Clara County Superior Court
Judge Theodore M. Weathers, San Diego Superior Court

Registration fees: $25 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Parking option available during online registration for an additional fee
*Please note this is the same video presentations previously shown at the January 12, 2019 Cram Day event.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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