Mr. Stempler's advice is on target. I would simply add that you should treat the demurrer very seriously from both a procedural and substantive...

My legally parked car got totaled from a 16yo drunk driver. Can I sue them for more on top of what my car is worth? Need lawyer?

Your question implies that you were not in the car and that (other than the drunk driver) no one was injured in the accident. If true, your damages...

I need some advice regarding unnecessary dental work.

The question raised is one that should be discussed more thoroughly by telephone or in consultation with a California attorney. You should counsel...

I am counsel from California, but found your question interesting so I did a little research for you. See it this helps answer your question. If...

If a film crew interviewed you randomly and later made a hit movie using elements from the interview, are you entitled to money?

As one of my colleagues said, the answer largely depends on whether you signed a release form and exactly what that release states. If a release...

Pamela is, of course, correct. Additionally, the Courts do greatly prefer that you follow the required format for preparing pleadings that are to...

How to purchase Rights of a video?

I would like to add to the response written by Pamela, my very capable colleague, that you must also realize that simply purchasing the video with...

I was rear ended by a semi resulting in a multi-car accident, do I have a case?

I will assume by your question that the first impact was your being rear-ended by the a semi-truck which resulted in your vehicle being pushed into...

Ex-girlfriend wants me to pay for "vehicle devaluation" in small claims court.

I would not be surprised if the written agreement between the two of you did not contemplate the situation you are describing. Therefore, the...

How long can judge waste time with out taking case to trial. He is favoring plantif due to small town friends.

Mr. Heimlich is correct when he advises that it can often take quite a while before a case gets to trial, and the wait can be extremely...