I agree with Mr. Fox. Generally for there to be a true appeal, there has to be a final judgment in the trial court matter. There are exceptions. ...

What is the agenda of law firm briefings between the attorneys. Do the attorneys discuss new potential cases or active cases?

It depends entirely on the size of the case, the potential downside exposure, the possible upside potential, time constraints on the...

Is it illegal to collect money from a deceased relative?

Its likely a scam. You can contact the bank--not by email--and tell them what was represented to you, then you can go from there. Do not be...

I previously got arrested at target for shoplifting.

You have a lawyer. Please talk to her, not the internet. In a criminal case, you do not want to be providing any potentially incriminating...

Latent defects ?

Generally speaking, California has a 10 year statute of repose on latent defects. This is different from a statute of limitations. Statutes of...

Should attorney be hired or wait for DA to reach out to him?

He needs to get a lawyer. And he needs to not say anything on the internet that could incriminate him. The same goes for his sexual partner.

Is it illegal to date a guy while he is 18?

If the relationship is sexual, then he can be exposed to criminal charges for having sex with an underage person. Sexual images, say sent over...

In California, part of this depends on whether it is a limited civil or unlimited civil case. In a limited civil case, you have 35 discovery...

Can I use a recorded conversation in a Family Law custody hearing?

California is a "two party consent" state when it comes to recordings. Both (or all) parties need to agree to be recorded. If there is not an...

Can I include a motion for leave to file 1st Amended Complaint along with Objection to Motion for Summary Judgment?

At this stage of the litigation, your Complaint can only be amended by permission of the Court, or an agreement with the other parties (signed off...