Attorney Koslyn's answer is well put. It does sound like a ruling on a demurrer, which is considered to be both an objection to the complaint and...

Do attorneys bear responsibility to use discretion when performing tasks for a client that may be expensive but unnecessary?

I much prefer my clients to raise any billing issues that they may have with me directly so that I can evaluate, explain myself if necessary, and...

Should I seek professional advice?

The texbook answer is yes, you should seek specific legal advice. The real world answer is that the damages are probably so minimal (based solely...

It may help you to know that insurance information - including policy limits information in particular - is discoverable in California either via...

Is there anything wrong with this?

You are not overreacting. With a few exceptions that I will not discuss here, it is a (federal) violation of the Health Insurance Portability and...

Grandfather nursing and rehab center poor care, need a lawyer?

I have handled several such cases. The fact that your grandfather's doctors will testify that the ulcer was the result of poor care is very...

Do I need a lawyer to go to appeal process in my college?

I once represented a client in a similar situation, and agree with the comments above. The college's appeal policy should be set forth in your...

How do you handle a person defaming you on facebook?

A bit more basic information about invasion of privacy may be in order. The group of torts that are generically labelled "invasion of privacy"...

I have been practicing medical malpractice defense in California for about seven years. If I understand your question correctly, one of the named...