Can a school or school district be held liable for emotional damages?

Be aware that there filing deadlines for suing public entities. I will leave it to the CA attorneys to explain exactly what they are.

If the road is blocked is it still a right of way

A left turn across three lanes of traffic may be one of the most dangerous maneuvers a driver can make. The question negligence will boil down to...

Can a car salesman repo your vehicle because your 2 weeks behind on your car payment in the state of Texas?

Take your lease or contract for sale to a local lawyer if you need help interpreting it. The lease or contract will have a section dealing with...

Can I ask for witness fees after I already testified?

Did you testify as an expert in some area? Beyond a subpoena fee, lay witnesses generally don't get paid. At least in New York they don't.

It is likely you will never see punitive damages in mediation. This is because mediation is a negotiated settlement requiring consent of both...

Is it legal or ethical for your lawyer to change a court date without consulting their client first?

To address your question directly, it is perfectly routine for a lawyer on either side to adjourn a matter to a future date. The judge, law...

As Ms. McCall said, the opposing attorney has a duty of fidelity to her client. Now, many, if not most defense attorneys can get confused as to...

If you go there for any reason not related to shopping at Home Depot you will be trespassing on private property. You will also be littering.

If you go there for any reason not related to shopping at Home Depot you will be trespassing on private property. You will also be littering.

I'm about to receive consultation from a few lawyers. Is it safe to give out my case number to various prospective attorneys?

I'm not going to reiterate what my colleagues have said, but I am going to try to disabuse you of a mistaken belief. An attorney who is friendly...