I was advised that the trial court made several legal mistakes that warranted filing an appeal from a civil judgment in a

Stipulated or non stipulated? Either way, at this point, with the two week letter, file the freakin' brief already. Seriously. Last thing...

California Rules of Court, Rule 2.251. Give it a whack, prepare to appeal the initial rejection by the clerk, and let us know how it...

What is the proper etiquette for where witnesses should sit at a court hearing?

Outside the courtroom, until called. Bailiff will call them in. Then they can watch all they want.

How can I force her to give it back legally and if we have to go to court, who pays all legal fees?

Generally it's a "conditional gift," and you have a right to have it returned (enforcible via court action). But (cynical bunch us attorneys are)...

One receive a favorable verdict from public entity. How could the defendant appeal the compensatory & punitive award granted.

Yes, depending on application of facts to relevant law. ... Vague response to vague question. Assuming indeed not a single "legal error[]"...

Is it possible to appeal a disciplinary sanction at college?

Administrative law, UC/Cal. State attorney needed. "Rules" of evidence, procedure, etc. are specialized here. And when the "Eye of Sauron" is...

Who is very experienced in appealing California Anti-SLAPP motions and will review our case for not much money?

Generally you get only two of; cheap, well done, or fast. Yes, review of such a thing is a relatively narrow issue. Maybe three-four-ish...

During court hearing where one litigant slanders the other litigant, is there any recourse, or is it business as usual.

It's a litigation privilege. California Civil Code § 47(a) and (b).

Why would an insurance company default on a large sum of money linked to a Malpractice claim? It is a fluke or did we luck out?

Maybe they determined that the claim wasn't covered by their policy?

This question is for appellate attorneys. In a civil case, defendant timely files a notice of appeal from an appealable order

If the matter is dismissed, the court may, upon a motion, reinstate the appeal if there is a ** good reason ** why the payment is late. (CRC rule...