For an appeal, is it okay to cite an unpublished case?

Yes, these are narrow exceptions. The law of the case, res judicata and collateral estoppel exceptions apply only to cases that are the same or...

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How do I file my petition for review when my appeal was denied? It was denied on the 21st of March when does it have to be in

You have 40 days from March 21 to file a Petition for Review. Based on that date, the Petition is due on Monday, April 30. For details about...

What kind of an attorney do I need ?

I agree with Mr. Chen, but not to the extent that you don't have a right to sue. It may be that you and the other persons are victims of a fraud...

Vacating default judgement -- My investors are required to seek arbitration, forfeiting their right to seek remedy in court

The information that is missing from your question is why the default was entered. Mr. Chen's advice is good if you were not served or if you were...

Question re appealability of issue from trial

As you phrase the question, the answer is yes, that would be a good appeal issue. But if the issue of the date of service was disputed - if the...

How much time do I have to file an appeal on a divorce judgement if I filed a motion to reconsider and

The information that you provided is not sufficient for an attorney to advise whether you still have time to file a notice of appeal. That...

Can I request the opposing counsel to come to my office to review the requested discovery responses?

As a general but extremely important rule, you should not be representing yourself in a divorce if your spouse has an attorney. In those...

You have the right to appeal the judgment - assuming that there is still time to do so, and that you have meritorious grounds. I recommend that...

How much time from a divorce judgment do I have to file an appeal?

No one can answer your question without reviewing the entire record of the case. I recommend that you consult with an appellate law specialist who...

My wife and I hired an incompetent attorney and she slandered us to the State bar so can we sue her for her damaging statements?

Any defamation lawsuit that you file - regardless of its merit - is going to immediately be met with something called an anti-SLAPP motion. If...