I live outside of California and there's a hearing for a civil suit that I'm involved in. Can I appear via phone?

I agree with Mr. Chen. Courtcall has a list of the courtrooms by county that will allow you to appear by phone.

What are discoveries in a civil suit?

Discovery refers to procedures utilizing depositions, interrogatories, inspection demands, physical exams and requests for admissions used by...

Rent was late and landlord didn't pay water bills. Water is now shut off in the home. Is this legal?

It is illegal for a landlord to shut off your water to effect a self help eviction. It is not against the law for the water company to shut off...

What are the benefits of a lis penden on a hone that is about to foreclose soon and seeking to partition to sell?

A lis pendens is what people call a notice of pendency of action. They are not filed, they are recorded with the county recorder where the...

The media is a very powerful tool and weapon. I have a chance to use it to my advantage, but I would like to get legal advice.

My advice is that it is better for you to try your case in the courts, rather than on the news. Get an attorney and defend the lawsuit against you.

I need a real estate advice regarding purchased property to be delivered vacant but has not been

You've mentioned an ad, but that is irrelevant given purchase and sale/ joint escrow instructions which are probably fully integrated and contain...

Question for an appeals attorney: Can I appeal an order denying continuance to motion for summary judgment from final judgment?

I agree completely with Mr. Fox. The order denying your motion to continue and the order granting the summary judgment are not appealable. You...

Aunt in Japan wants to sell property in San Francisco, what signature certifications are acceptable?

I disagree with Ms. Cannistraci's logic, but not her conclusion. The seller does not provide title insurance to a buyer. A buyer gets title...

Being evicted for nonpayment of rent from a rent withhold after landlord failed to make repairs.

Yes, it is legal. I advise tenants not to refuse to pay rent when a landlord fails to makes repair, because the tenant will be at the receiving...

If you cannot get an extension from opposing counsel, technically there is a procedure called a motion for a protective order. These are very...