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Kimberly Ann Frasca
Pasadena Estate Planning Attorney.
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  1. Kimberly Ann Frasca
  2. Okorie Chukwudimm Okorocha

How long are lawyers required to keep there documents from past acses?

Asked by a user in Los Angeles, CA - about 3 years ago.

Per a recent call to the State Bar of California Ethics hotline, lawyers are required to keep a client's file for a "reasonable time". This means there is no set amount of time to retain a client's file once the matter is completed. However, lawyers must use their best judgment to keep files and documents, etc. Lawyers are allowed to store documents electronically (i.e., in PDF format or other format) and should return a client's documents within a reasonable time upon request from...

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  1. Pamela Koslyn
  2. Kimberly Ann Frasca

If a judge gives an order for a third Party to pay for your lawyers fees am I still obligated to pay them?

Asked by a user in Los Angeles, CA - about 3 years ago.

The short answer is yes. You should look to the terms of your engagement agreement with your attorney. Since the engagement agreement is a contract, you are obligated to pay your attorney for all fees for services rendered. If your attorney is able to collect monies ordered by the judge, you would be reimbursed for the amount you already paid. Additionally, you should discuss the likelihood of collection of the full amount from this third party with your attorney. Good luck!!

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How does my friend find his missing daughter

Asked by a user in Wrightwood, CA - almost 3 years ago.

Two things your friend must do if he has not done so already: (1) contact his daughter's school (as a parent he can call and get info regarding her attendance and more importantly her enrollment status); and (2) file a missing person's report with the police in his daughter's city/town. He needs to tell the police where he believes the family will take her. The police will go to the house and check it out for him. Then he will have a report to use in Court at a hearing, etc. Good luck.

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  2. Michael John Harrington

We got married in Las Vegas, she split to Mexico and I live in CA. How do I get a divorce? I can't find her anymore?

Asked by a user in Fresno, CA - about 3 years ago.

Your question does not state when your wife left the state of CA. Is there any chance she will return? The main problem you face is serving her (either personally, or even by mail) with notice of any filing in CA as you do not know where she is... For CA divorce, there is a residency requirement - parties must live in the state for 6 months and in the county for 3 months immediately preceeding the filing of the Petition. See provided link for the Cailfornia Court Forms website. When you...

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  4. Jason Adam Dickstein
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LLC vs. S Corp

Asked by a user in California - over 4 years ago.

After you visit the Secretary of State, you should consult the California Franschise Tax Board ("FTB"). Here is the site link: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/ The FTB governs, enforces and collects corporate taxes for the state of CA. Start by clicking on the "Business" tab at the top, it will provide you with valuable information regarding entity definitions, helpful tips to avoid tax problems and essential tax forms. I cannot even begin to stress the importance of consulting both a qualified...

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  1. Okorie Chukwudimm Okorocha
  2. Kimberly Ann Frasca
  3. Matthew Peter Digesti

Trademarking

Asked by a user in Puyallup, WA - about 4 years ago.

Additionally, a trademark is the look and feel of a brand name that when mentioned, conjours the colors, font and overall design of the trademark in a person's mind. A common example is Coca Cola (bottle shape, label's red color with white design, etc.). It is important to note that a company may also choose to use its trademark/tradename as its domain name. For example, some well known websites that use their trade names as domain names are www.cocacola.com, www.nike.com, etc.

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  1. Mark S Britton
  2. Sharon Elizabeth Chirichillo
  3. Okorie Chukwudimm Okorocha
  4. Kimberly Ann Frasca

Where can I find out about a lawyer and what % of case's won and type of case's

Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - over 4 years ago.

Besides www.avvo.com, you should try searching your state bar website (for the State Bar of California log on to: http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member.aspx) for an attorney's bar admission information, disciplinary actions, education and specialty training if any. There are other sites such as Martindale.com and lawyers.com, however, only avvo.com allows attorneys to rate their peers in a relatively simple manner and allows attorneys to disseminate information regarding their cases.

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  2. David G. Weilbacher, Esq.

Can I sell a part of an LLC to family member?

Asked by a user in Austin, TX - about 3 years ago.

Depending on the complexity of the sale transaction you may need a lawyer. At the very least the sale should be in a writing executed by buyer(s) and seller. Also have the new member(s) review and execute the LLC's Operating Agreement. Lastly, you should advise both your State (here in California, we notify the Secretary of State), if required, and the IRS (in the tax year sale transaction occurs) of the addition of any new member(s).

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