Basic Training: Civil Procedure Before Trial

Basic Training for Litigators:
Civil Procedure Before Trial

This 12-hour program is designed by experienced judges and litigators for attorneys with limited experience in pretrial civil procedure. The purpose is to provide you with the fundamentals you need to know to practice competently in local courts. The focus is on the basic rules and procedures . . . plus invaluable "practice pointers" that will help you avoid common pitfalls and get the job done right the first time!

We cover each pretrial stage of a lawsuit through hypos and “mini-lectures.” The issues are analyzed according to the following approach:

What substantive rules apply – statutes, case law, statewide rules of court?
What local practices should be considered?
Any ethical or malpractice considerations?
How to do it most efficiently – strategies, tactics and practice pointers

Highlights

Presenters

Dates / Times / Locations

Call for more information or to enroll:
818-990-3260 (Ext. 2) or 1-800-747-3161 (Ext. 2)

Highlights

Plaintiff's Case
	Initial Interview (fee arrangements; conflict of interest/ethical considerations; drafting retainer agreements)
	What to Do Before You Sue (investigations; notice and claims requirements; consider ADR)
	Who to Sue (parties and joinder)
	Where to Sue (jurisdiction and venue; limited civil cases)
	Drafting the Complaint
	Service of Summons; "DOE" Defendants
	Amending the Complaint

Defendant's Response
	Initial Interview (conflict of interest/ethical and malpractice considerations; exploring insurance coverages)
	Attacking Jurisdiction (motion to quash; forum non conveniens); Removal to Federal Court?
	Drafting the Answer
	Demurrers
	Anti-SLAPP Motions
	Summary Judgment/Adjudication
	- Burden of proof and evidentiary considerations

Provisional Remedies

Discovery
	Discovery Plan; Plaintiff vs. Defense
	Rules Governing Depos, Interrogs, RFAs, Document Demands, Physical/Mental Exams, Expert Witness Disclosure
	New E-Discovery Rules Now in Effect
	Enforcing and Resisting Discovery
	Discovery in Limited Civil Cases

Disposing of Case Prior to Trial
	Judicial Arbitration/Mediation
	Dismissals (Voluntary and Involuntary)
	Settlement Procedures (CCP §998 offers; CCP §877.6 "good faith" determination; CCP §664.6 enforcement)

Other Motions
	Sanctions
	Substituting/Relieving Attorney of Record

Preparing for Trial
	Trial Setting Procedures
	Case Management (Status) Conferences

Presenters

Los Angeles

JUSTICE PAUL TURNER
Calif. Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist., Div. 5
MODERATOR

JUDGE ELIZABETH ALLEN WHITE
Los Angeles Superior Court
MODERATOR

JUDGE MARY ANN MURPHY
Los Angeles Superior Court
MODERATOR

WILLIAM G. BAUMGAERTNER
Haight, Brown & Bonesteel

THERESA A. KRISTOVICH
Gordon & Rees LLP

WILLIAM McD. MILLER III
Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP

DAVID M. CHODOS
Simke Chodos & Sasaki, LLP

San Francisco

JUDGE RICHARD A. KRAMER
San Francisco Superior Court
MODERATOR

JUDGE PETER J. BUSCH
San Francisco Superior Court

JUDGE MARLA J. MILLER
San Francisco Superior Court

ELLA FOLEY GANNON
Bingham McCutchen LLP

RICHARD M. BRYAN
Bryan • Hinshaw

Costa Mesa

JUSTICE WILLIAM F. RYLAARSDAM
Calif. Court of Appeal, 4th Dist., Div. 3
MODERATOR

JUDGE ANDREW J. GUILFORD
U.S. District Court
Central Dist. of Calif.

JUDGE RONALD L. BAUER
Orange Superior Court

SHARON J. ARKIN
Arkin & Glovsky

Dates / Times / Locations
THREE-DAY, 12-HOUR PROGRAM
Registration: 5:30 PM (First Day of Program)
Weeknights: 6:00 - 9:15 PM · Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

LIVE PROGRAMS:

LOS ANGELES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010
Los Angeles Marriott Downtown
333 S. Figueroa Street
(213) 617-1133

SAN FRANCISCO
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason Street
(415) 394-1111

COSTA MESA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010
Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Boulevard
(714) 540-2500

CLE Credit

12 HOURS MCLE CREDIT (Including 1.5 Hour Legal Ethics)
The Rutter Group certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by The State Bar of California in the amount of 12 hours, of which 1.5 hours applies toward Legal Ethics.

Tuition

TRG Seminar PASSholders (admission only) - FREE

TUITION - $315

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR ENROLLEES:
California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial - $250 plus applicable sales tax (Regularly $450)
California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial FORMS - $125 plus applicable sales tax (Regularly $220)
California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS - $125 plus applicable sales tax (Regularly $199)
California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence - $250 plus applicable sales tax (Regularly $450)

For more information, please call (800) 747-3161, Ext. 2
To order Rutter Group publications via the internet, click here.

The Rutter Group • A Division of West, a Thomson Reuters business • 15760 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 630 • Encino, CA 91436 • (818) 990-3260 or (800) 747-3161

Call for more information or to enroll: 818-990-3260 (Ext. 2) or 1-800-747-3161 (Ext. 2)

Highlights

Presenters

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Costa Mesa

CLE Credit

Tuition

Call for more information or to enroll:
818-990-3260 (Ext. 2) or 1-800-747-3161 (Ext. 2)