What is the best way to appeal a Order of Protection (restraining order)? California, Los Angeles, Van Nuys.

Restraining orders are usually issued by unlimited jurisdiction courts, but no one can provide advice without seeing the order itself. Best to...

If a decision is appealed in one case, does a cross-claim still move forward?

There is no strict rule. The answer depends on, among other things, the nature of the cross-complaint and the nature of the order being appealed. ...

If you are the appellant (the party who is appealing), you have the obligation to designate all of the lower court documents that are even remotely...

Can I appeal a probate decision handed down?

I recommend that you retain an appellate attorney who handles probate court appeals to determine, first, whether the decision is now appealable and...

Divorce . I lost my case and have a question for my appeal

You have stated enough facts to raise the possibility of a meritorious appeal. Much will depend on how well you developed these issues at trial,...

Appeals - Final Statement of Decision/ Proposed Judgement ?

If you neglect to object to the Statement of Decision - whether it is labelled proposed or final - the Court of Appeal may take adverse inferences...

Your best remedy is probably to sue the cabinet maker in small claims court. By the way, this is not really an ethics question as this category is...

Nothing happens unless you convince the judge that the attorney lied (which is not easy to do). I recommend that you focus on the evidentiary and...

Can I sue a former employee?

You cannot sue her yet. But if you have have not already done so, you need to retain legal counsel immediately.

Does the Appeal Court look unfavorably to parties who do not respond?

Absolutely bad advice. With a response, the court of appeal will accept the appellant's representations of the facts and procedures at the trial...