If your original representation agreement did not include an appeal, the lawyer is probably free to say no to handling an appeal for you, as long...

If the summary judgment was the final decision of all issues in the case, it is a final judgment that is appealable by right. In that case, you...

What are my rights pertaining to property that we live on?

Title to the property passes to the heirs immediately upon the owner's death. If the son is the heir, he is probably legitimately your landlord,...

Do the margins matter in doing an appeal??

Do the margins matter? Yes. If you set smaller margins, you can fit more words on the page and bypass the page limit for the brief. The judges will...

How do I get my appeal bond back from district court?

If the money is in the district court, make a motion in the district court for disbursement of the funds. Set a hearing in front of the judge. Have...

Do I file my appeal in Colville where the opposing party got a summary judgment against me?

File your notice of appeal in the superior court where your case was decided on summary judgment (assuming your case was in superior court--if you...

Can I move the case to a different state due to relocation?

Only Washington's appellate courts have jurisdiction to review a decision of a Washington trial court. There is no way to transfer the case to...

What does it mean "by March 21, 2018"?

I believe it would be #2. Before the clerk's office closes on March 21.

In Washington appellate courts, an amicus brief must be signed by an attorney licensed in Washington. The Texas attorney can still write the brief...

In a civil suit, where multiple entities are being sued, what determines who gets what?

Who gets what is going to depend on the terms in your written representation agreement. It should spell out how the contingent fee works. Most...