Class recorded Friday, October 30, 2020

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, Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, Orren & Orren

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Class recorded Friday, October 30, 2020

Probate is the process for transferring the asset of someone who has died to the people legally entitled to receive the assets. In this class, learn which types of assets and estates require probate. Then, learn how to fill out the petition – the document that starts the probate process – how to file it with the court, and how to serve the petition on interested parties.

Also discussed: what happens after the petition, and the basics of completing a probate case.   

Class covers:

• Which types of assets and estates require probate
• How to fill out the petition – the document that starts the probate process
• What happens after the petition, and the basics of completing a probate case

Presented by:
Crystal Hayes-Hill, Attorney, My Legal Team, Inc.

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Class recorded October 28, 2020

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

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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.