Search: Legal Guides written by Richard D Ackerman (9 found)

Written by Richard D Ackerman
The most important thing you can do with a "loan modification" is make sure that you hire a licensed attorney and that no fee splitting is occurring with non-lawyers. Make sure to have information concerning your true financial situation, payroll information, and accurate budget information.
7 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Richard D Ackerman
Civil rights cases are notoriously hard to pursue. They require good documentation, clear acts of misconduct, and a client who is willing to endure abrasive litigation. Not every termination of an at-will employee is a civil rights violation and clients confuse unfairness with a civil rights issue.
12 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Civil Rights.

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This guide is designed to help you cope with the issues which come up once a child has been taken from the home by CPS on allegations of general neglect, alleged sexual abuse, physical injury, or severe emotional distress. These cases are very difficult and you should seek immediate legal advice!
Posted 5 months ago in Child Abuse. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Richard D Ackerman
Filing an appeal is not an easy task. Appeals require a careful knowledge of many technical rules, competent counsel, and a willingness to argue before a group of potentially hostile justices or judges. Timelines are also critical to the success of any appeal.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Appeals. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This is a brief article on what you need to know if you are a fighter, official, promoter, coach, or whistleblower involved in amateur mixed martial arts or boxing in the State of California.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Administrative Law.

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This article is designed to assist the medical marijuana patient in understanding his or her legal rights and obligations under California's vague laws on this issue. The guide covers basic limits on possession, cultivation, arrest & detention, and proper identification as a patient.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Constitutional.

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This guide is designed to assist citizens in understanding their rights to review public records and to request the same without unecessary governmental interference. Citizens have a right to know how their government is run and the California Public Records Act is powerful.
Posted 6 months ago in Constitutional. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This guide is designed to help citizens understand their rights under the Brown Act. The Act assures citizens that the affairs of the government are open and transparent. As shown below, failures to comply can result in the voidability of certain legislative acts.
Posted 6 months ago in Government. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Richard D Ackerman
This quick guide is designed to provide the consumer with what they need to know about filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. It covers what to expect in terms of fees in Riverside County, document requirements, and a time line for important events in the life of a bankruptcy case.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: California