Can I represent myself and family during a permanent restraining order hearing? We share some of the same incidents.
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Answered on August 19, 2020
As the other two attorneys have indicated, you may not represent your mother or father in court. Only licensed attorneys may represent another...
When is testimony by involved parties "hearsay?"
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Answered on July 13, 2020
Hearsay is not "second hand." Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Let's take the phone call...
Who is authorized to accept service on behalf of the Superior Court of California?
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Answered on June 08, 2020
Mr. Doland and Mr. Shields are correct. It is unlikely your suit will go anywhere because the courts and all court officers have immunity. ...
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Help with expedited child support (FAMILY CODE 3620-3634)
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Answered on October 04, 2019
I've changed the "practice area" of your question to "Child Support"--general litigators likely do not know what you are asking.
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Does a lawyer owe the same duty to a non lawyer who worked on the case as they would to a non client with a third party lien?
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Answered on May 24, 2019
If you demanded that he interplead the funds, he may be entitled to his fees. Generally, the interpleading party is entitled to fees. But this...
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Can I elect to communicate with my ex-spouse's divorce attorney via postal mail only?
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Answered on February 09, 2019
The short answer, is "yes" you can tell the attorney that you will no longer communicate by email. But why? You indicate that phone calls are...
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Can a law firm be sued?
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Answered on November 30, 2018
Yes, law firms can be sued. The fact that the law firm donated money to a legal aid organization (as probably most of the law firms in the area...
If the appeals court reviews de novo, does it really matter how well the record is designated?
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Answered on November 24, 2018
De novo review does not refer to the record. It refers to the view the court takes of the case--it is a particular form of the standard of review....
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Successful appeal of a dismissal in a civil case?
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Answered on April 11, 2018
The respondent (your position here) is always the stronger position. The appellant has a steep burden to demonstrate error. But, the probability...
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RE EDITED QUESTION REGARDING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
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Answered on March 15, 2018
Wrongful death cases require that all required heirs of the decedent be joined. I suspect that your siblings would be allowed to disclaim their...
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