Civil Lawsuit Basics: When, Why & How to Settle a Civil Case (Torrance)
Thursday, April 16, 2020: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
More than 90% of civil cases settle or are dismissed prior to trial, yet most litigants spend very little time thinking about whether or how to settle their cases. Learn when settlement makes sense, what resources and tools are available to you and how to negotiate effectively to get the best possible result without the uncertainty, time, and expense of taking a case all the way to trial.
Class covers:
- How to frame your case in the best light
- Whether settlement makes sense for your case
- The role of a settlement officer or mediation
- How to prepare for a negotiation
- How to negotiate effectively
- When to make an offer
- How to decide what is a fair result
- Documenting your settlement so you are protected
Presented by: Michael Schiller, Attorney, Law Offices of Michael I. Schiller
Location:
Torrance Courthouse, 1st Floor
825 Maple Street, Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503 (424)201-0748
Registration fee: FREE
Registration reserves spot
Free parking in the Torrance Civic Center parking lot. Walk-ins welcome!
Forms of payment accepted: Visa, MC, AMEX (no checks or cash please!)
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
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.
