Elizabeth Olvera

Supports CA Paraprofessional Proposals & Access to Justice
#LDA #LawforAll #ThelawbelongstothePeople
Past Member of State Bar's CPPWG & Paralegal (20+yrs)

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

Hearing today - Please Call Now to Oppose Bill AB2958 https://t.co/8hqVX3oLFn

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

The law belongs to the people. Access to the legal system is a human right, not something that is available to only those that can afford it.
Urge Gov. Newsom to Increase Access to Justice in CA through legal reform - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/6Gk6ckVt5x via @Change

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

VOTE NO - DEMAND CHANGES
MAKE CALLS TODAY! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! HEARING THURSDAY AUGUST 4, 2022 - LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
It's time to call your representatives in the Senate and Assembly and tell them to vote NO on AB 2958 and demand changes now!

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

"I have been stymied and debilitated by the lack of plain language in Court Rules and procedures. Courts are for the people. " ~ S.R. comment, Please consider signing. https://t.co/ZSCusR3sWW via @Change

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

Urge Gov. Newsom to Increase Access to Justice in CA through legal reform - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/4vit1Vwyzw via @Change

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

2019 California Justice Gap Study - Report, State Bar of CA https://t.co/7AxJpSeAUF

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

Thanks to all who called in to oppose this bill at the June 21 hearing re AB 2958, proposals to expand the delivery of legal services by non-attorneys) need to be on the table for the legislature to consider. #lawforall #accesstojustice

[Daniel W. Linna Jr. @DanLinna]

Blatant lawyer protectionism on display:
California lawmakers and lawyers shutting down state bar efforts to explore and develop legal-services delivery innovations.
Excellent @latimes editorial.
https://t.co/jBuAzFrKsc

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

I wasn't looking to be a leader when I stood in the back of the line, but one day everyone turned around, and I was in the front. #accesstojustice #lawforall #accesstoinformation #doingmypart ⚖️

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

3 Types of Customers served by LDAs https://t.co/Md3DsDmm3j

[Upsolve @upsolvebk]

“This is a classic David vs. Goliath story, but David shouldn't even need to wield his slingshot to prevail, because the story is fundamentally justice vs. lawyers.” – Prof. Becky Sandefur on Upsolve v. NY in @Law360
https://t.co/WbimnEbAeI

[Rohan Pavuluri @RPavuluri]

Last night, Judge Crotty published a landmark 33-pg opinion, ruling in favor of Upsolve in SDNY. This is a historic step towards achieving equal rights under the law. I'm grateful to people who have fought for decades to make this possible. Full opinion: https://t.co/SuTW6QH957

[State Bar of California @StateBarCA]

The agendas & materials for the May 19-20 meetings of the #StateBarCA Board of Trustees and its Finance & Regulation and Discipline committees are now posted. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. For details, please view the agendas or meeting schedule:

[State Bar of California @StateBarCA]

¿Se está representando a sí mismo en un asunto legal y necesita asistencia legal de bajo costo? Un asistente de documentos legales (LDA) puede ayudarlo con la preparación y el procedimiento de formularios. Mire este video para aprender más. Encuentre un LDA cerca de usted:

[State Bar of California @StateBarCA]

Are you representing yourself in a legal matter & need low-cost legal assistance? A Legal Document Assistant (LDA) may be able to help with form preparation & procedure, though not with legal advice. Watch this video to learn about what LDAs can & cannot do. Find an LDA near you:

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

Oldie, but a goodie,
"Biglaw Firm Makes Big Joke Out Of Work/Life Balance" https://t.co/xAFyYSNeSW

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

"Good marketing can sell once, but only a good product can sell twice.

In the long run, your performance reverts to the value you provide."

–@JamesClear

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

Consider NOT working with a self-represented-litigant? The first type is “the potential customer that needs an attorney”, “the potential customer who can't afford to pay any type of fee”, customer whose scope of work has changed since you first signed a contract for services

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

CA Paraprofessional Working Group, 3/3/2022 @ 10 am. https://t.co/H5tneVKZN6

[Elizabeth Olvera @SF_Paralegal]

https://t.co/RRpKZpd87t
First... they don't take advantage of the free marketing and advertising that they can do on online websites and directories.
2. Second, they don’t consider the best advertising method based on who their specific clients are.