Please join us for this interactive and informational seminar hosted by Carla M. Clark, Litigation Assistant with over 25 years of complex civil litigation experience at the state, federal and appellate court level.
Small Class Sizes.
These webinars are designed for the person working in a law office environment who would like an overview of litigation rules and procedures to improve his/her present skills and gain a better understanding of the court system. The emphasis is on local and state rules of court; various codes as they pertain to the topics referenced belowalendaring, serving and filing deadlines; and the proper format for pleadings in compliance with state and local rules. She will provide over 6 hours of instruction. During the seminar there will be several Q&A opportunities and she will encourage open discussions on specific topics.
TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED:
INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL
COURT STRUCTURE
JURISDICTION / VENUE
PERTINENT CALIFORNIA RULES OF COURT
HOW TO PREPARE AND FILE AND SERVE A COMPLAINT
EFFECTING SERVICE OF SUMMONS; STATEMENT OF DAMAGES; CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
AMENDING A COMPLAINT
RESPONDING TO A COMPLAINT
FILING & SERVING CROSS- COMPLAINTS
LOCAL COUNTY RULES, DATES AND FORMS
DISCOVERY RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR SERVING AND RESPONDING TO INTERROGATORIES, REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS, EXCHANGE FOR EXPERT WITNESSES, DEPOSITIONS AND DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DOCUMENT RETENTION
CIVIL LAW & MOTION RULES
INTRODUCTION TO E- FILING RULES AND PROCEDURES
CALENDARING
