Is it legal for lawyers to leave "informational" pamphlets with their contact information at doctor's offices?

Attorney advertising is perfectly legal. Look around you - there are billboards for lawyers everywhere. And solicitation only occurs when an...

If an attorney receives sanctions in a civil tort action, is he solely responsible for paying the fines ?

There is no way to answer your question based on the information provided. Sanctions may be awarded against the client, against the attorney, or...

How to ask small claims judge to NOT enter judgment if I can pay on the spot?

If you want to take a chance on having a hearing, you have to take a chance on judgment being entered against you. But it's not that big a deal;...

Your best bet is to get the other side to agree to a continuance and file a stipulation requesting that the court set a new date. If your opponent...

How is a small claims appeals hearing different if I have a lawyer as defendant ? Does only lawyer talk?

If either party takes an appeal from small claims court, both the original claim and the defendant's claim will be re-heard. You do not need to...

Rental home owner made racial comments about income at the open-house. What can I do? Where can I report him?

There is no law against making racist statements. But if the landlord refuses to rent to you based on your ethnicity, you may have a claim under...

No police report can insurance find out who the driver was no DUI or anything like that no other vehicles invoved

If you want the insurance company to pay for the damages, you're going to have to give them a statement. Which will include who was driving. If...

If I'm at fault and cost of accident exceeds my policy coverage do I still get a settlement check for my totaled vehicle

Generally speaking your coverage limits apply to liability - the cost of paying the other guy for repairs to his car any personal injuries...

A tentative ruling is the proposed ruling of the court. In most counties in California, the tentative ruling becomes the final ruling unless one of...

Do I have to prove what was stolen if I sue in small claims court?

Yes. As a plaintiff, you bear the burden of proving that the defendant took your property, of identifying the specific property taken, and of...