The two pillars of a case on appeal are the appellate records and the briefs. The record consists of the documents filed in the trial court (the “Clerk’s Transcript”), plus a record of the oral proceedings in the courtroom (the “Reporter’s Transcript” or a substitute). The briefs are written legal arguments that present a party’s position on appeal.

In this class, learn to designate an adequate record and prepare a successful brief.

Class covers:

• The purpose, content and importance of the Clerk’s and Reporter’s Transcripts
• How to designate a record that is adequate to help the appellate court assess error
• The purpose and contents of an appellate brief
• What rules guide the appellate court’s decision about whether the trial court decision should be reversed
• The different, and equally essential roles of the factual history and the legal arguments in a brief
• Format, filing and service requirements
• Deadlines and time limits

Presented by:

Tyna Orren, Attorney, Orren & Orren (http://www.orrenlaw.com/)

Richard Nakamura (https://www.clarkhill.com/people/richard-h-nakamura-jr/), Senior Counsel, Clark Hill PLC 

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.

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.

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.

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.