Is ther a real estate lawyer in Santa Barbara who can help us with a claim against a seller of a home regarding a sewer system?

There are a number of qualified real estate attorneys who can assist you with this matter. My suggestion is that you consult the Avvo website or...

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The Fair Credit and Reporting Act, and the California act (CCRAA) which is incorporated into the California Civil Code, provide remedies to...

Do I need to attend this ex parte?

You should attend. Even if the ex parte notice is improper, or if the basis for motion does not justify ex parte relief, you should appear and...

How to Meet and Confer Regarding Exhibit and Witness Lists

The meet and confer is a standard process. You must mark and number each exhibit you intend to offer into evidence (except for impeachment...

When does a Judge make his ruling in a "hearing to determine the claim of exemption"? Is it at the time of the hearing or after?

It all depends on the judge and sometimes on the complexity of the issues. My experience is that most judges make the decision at the time of the...

Can you force a dismissal with prejudice?

As a general rule, you cannot force the plaintiff to file a dismissal with prejudice. You can contact the attorney or your friend and see if they...

The purpose of a separate statement is to assist the trial court and alert the opposing party as to disputed evidence. Code of Civil Procedure...

There is more to authenticating evidence than just labeling it. Based on your question, it appears that you are referring to a document. You must...

There is more to authenticating evidence than just labeling it. Based on your question, it appears that you are referring to a document. You must...

Are Deposition Rules for Compelling Production of Documents the Same as Those for Written Discovery?

The rules are the same in some respects and different in others. For example, regarding your specific question as to timing of the motion, Code of...