Questions answered by Sorraya M Solages-Jones

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What is the best way to get the insurance company to pay their home owners claim? Any information is appreciated. Thank you.

Sorraya's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

Sadly, this is not uncommon at all. I highly recommend that your aunt reach out to an insurance attorney who can review the policy and work with...

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Should the contractor's liability insurance cover all or part of the value of the missing items and how is the value determined?

Sorraya's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

As to the items that are still missing, the contractor should have insurance coverage, but it will depend upon the language of the policy. Also,...

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Can I e-file on my own to request an extension? If so, how is that done? With the holidays I am afraid I will not have counsel

Sorraya's answer | Answered on December 20, 2015

As my colleague mentioned, more information is needed. Typically, you only have 30 days to appeal unless certain motions are filed which will toll...

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I filed my Appeal Initial Brief but the Appellee is out of time filing its Answer. It did file a Motion to Dismiss without a

Sorraya's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

The motion to dismiss will stop the clock on the time to file the Answer Brief. The clock will start to run again once the court rules on the motion.

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Two Hearings and Orders in the same case are three months apart. Can the second be joined into the first Appeal, or are two

Sorraya's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

It depends what the hearings and orders concern. For instance, if the second hearing related to a motion for rehearing then yes. On the other...

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An answer brief was just filed in my appeals case, what now?

Sorraya's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

Because your case is related to a TPR, you have 10 days from the date the Answer Brief was filed to file a Reply Brief to respond to arguments...

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What type of attorney do I need to appeal a malicious prosecution case?

Sorraya's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

You definitely should consult with an appellate attorney. If you have the case law cited for both sides, that will be helpful for appellate...

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I am appealing a non final order to execute homestead in a foreclosure matter. Few days later I filed for a Stay pending appeal.

Sorraya's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

If you filed a motion for stay in the trial court and it was denied you can then file a motion for stay in the appellate court and request that it...

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Appeal lawyer

Sorraya's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

I agree with my colleague. You can also sometimes find samples online for post-conviction motions. Do you have transcripts of the proceedings? ...

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Family law

Sorraya's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

On the front-end, no. You'll need to hire your own appellate attorney or appear pro se as you did in the trial court. If you prevail, however,...

Sorraya M Solages-Jones's Answers (29)

What is the best way to get the insurance company to pay their home owners claim? Any information is appreciated. Thank you.

Should the contractor's liability insurance cover all or part of the value of the missing items and how is the value determined?

Can I e-file on my own to request an extension? If so, how is that done? With the holidays I am afraid I will not have counsel

I filed my Appeal Initial Brief but the Appellee is out of time filing its Answer. It did file a Motion to Dismiss without a

Two Hearings and Orders in the same case are three months apart. Can the second be joined into the first Appeal, or are two

An answer brief was just filed in my appeals case, what now?

What type of attorney do I need to appeal a malicious prosecution case?

I am appealing a non final order to execute homestead in a foreclosure matter. Few days later I filed for a Stay pending appeal.

Appeal lawyer

Family law