Civil Lawsuit Basics: Enforcement of Judgments
Thursday, November 5, 2015: 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
A judgment is often thought of as the conclusion of a civil lawsuit, but sometimes it is only the beginning of a long process of enforcement. In this class, learn about the procedures and methods involved in getting paid on a money judgment in California, and the legal protections available to those who have had a judgment entered against them.
Class covers:
- Typical steps to enforcing a judgment (getting paid)
- Characteristics of different enforcement tools, including liens, levies and more
- When different methods of enforcement may be appropriate
- Exemptions and other legal protections for judgment debtors
Presented by Ryan Metheny
Ryan Metheny is the Members Program and Educational Partnerships Librarian at LA Law Library. After graduating from UCLA School of Law, Ryan practiced First Amendment law at a public interest firm in Berkeley. He then transitioned to librarianship to focus on his passions of research and education, and earned a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Washington. When not on the reference desk, Ryan coordinates many programs at the library, including the Members Program, the MCLE program, tours and workshops for high school students, and the law student internship program. He also teaches legal research at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.
Registration fees:
$20 for the class
Nonrefundable payment reserves seat
Parking and lunch options available during registration