Civil Litigation & Trial Skills

4.6

Public Records Requests for Paralegals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
OnDemand
1 hours 3 minutes
Steven Torres
With Steven A Torres from West Group Law PLLC
Recorded March 12, 2024
Product ID 98267

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Overview

Your Guide to Identifying Who to Send the Request to, Challenging Redactions, and More

What role do public records play in a legal proceeding? Which records are exempt from disclosure? Do you know how to appeal a denial of a request? In this paralegal-focused program, our distinguished faculty delve into the essentials of public records laws and requests. Build your knowledge - register today!

  • Improve your understanding of key federal public records laws.
  • Learn helpful tips for drafting public records requests.
  • Examine best practices for challenging redactions of information.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Role and Value of Public Records in Legal Proceedings
  2. Interplay Between Federal and State Public Records Laws
  3. Which Records Are Exempt From Disclosure?
  4. Sending Your Request to the Right Person/Department
  5. Useful Tips for Drafting and Submitting Public Records Requests
  6. Understanding How Public Agencies Must Respond to Records Requests
  7. Responding to a Denial or Redaction of Information: Essential Guidelines

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Product ID 98267

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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  1. Public Records Requests for Paralegals

    1. The Role and Value of Public Records in Legal Proceedings
    2. Interplay Between Federal and State Public Records Laws
    3. Which Records Are Exempt From Disclosure?
    4. Sending Your Request to the Right Person/Department
    5. Useful Tips for Drafting and Submitting Public Records Requests
    6. Understanding How Public Agencies Must Respond to Records Requests
    7. Responding to a Denial or Redaction of Information: Essential Guidelines

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course will offer attendees tips for submitting public records requests. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Steven A Torres
Steven
Torres
West Group Law PLLC
Speaker bio
Steven A Torres

Steven Torres

West Group Law PLLC
Steven Torres

is a partner in the law firm of West Group Law PLLC. Since 1994, his areas of practice include municipal infrastructure, energy and environmental law, federal/state/local environmental and land use permitting, construction law, litigation, labor negotiation and litigation, arbitration/mediation, municipal governance, and legislation. Mr. Torres is nationally recognized in his practice area, and a frequent lecturer, guest speaker and teacher/mentor to other practitioners. He represents government and private industry in complex water, wastewater, utility, energy, solid waste, emerging technology, and public construction transactions and litigation. Mr. Torres earned his B.S. degree in computer science from Daniel Webster College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, at Suffolk University Law School.

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