Attorney-client privilege in California
The attorney-client privilege in California is the topic of this blog post. This blog post will discuss the reasons why you should always be truthful with your attorney.. Most people are aware of the term “attorney-client” privilege and realize that it makes communications with your attorney private. However many people that do not work in […]
Benefits of retaining a competent attorney in California
The benefits of retaining a competent attorney in California are the topic of this blog post. The benefits of retaining a competent attorney in California as early as possible when you are involved in litigation are the topic of this blog post. This blog post is the fourth in a four part series and will describe […]
Why low priced attorneys in California are a bad idea
Why low priced attorneys in California are a bad idea is the topic of this blog post. The hazards of hiring a budget or low priced attorney in California are the topic of this blog post. This blog post is the third in a four part series and will describe in detail the hazards of hiring […]
Why your attorney in California needs to know the local rules
Why your attorney in California needs to know the local rules is the topic of this blog post. When you hire an attorney, you should ask your attorney if he or she has a thorough knowledge of so-called local rules of the court in which your matter appears. These are different from California Rules of […]
Why personality matters when you hire an attorney-part 1 of a series
Why personality is so important when you hire an attorney is the topic of this blog post. When you hire an attorney, you hire years of education, experience and also, personality. Of the three aspects of an attorney that you hire, experience is a must. Experience suggests a familiarity with the way things are done. […]
Discovery Methods Used in Litigation in California – Part 2 of 2
Discovery methods used in litigation in California are the topic of this blog post. This blog post will discuss requests for production of documents and special interrogatories in California and is the second in a two part series that discusses the various discovery methods utilized in litigation in California. The information in this blog post only […]
A corporation cannot represent itself in Court in California
Why a corporation cannot represent itself in Court in California is the topic of this blog post. There is no actual statutory law in California stating that corporations must be represented by an attorney in Court but the rule that a corporation cannot represent itself in Court is a long-standing common law rule that is […]
Discovery Methods Used in Litigation in California – Part 1 of 2
Discovery methods used in litigation in California are the topic of this blog post. Discovery makes or breaks litigation. Knowing how discovery tools work enables a litigant to get the most out of their case. This blog post will discuss requests for admission and depositions in California. This blog post is the first in a […]
Demurer to a complaint in California
Responding to a complaint in California by filing a demurrer is the topic of this blog post. A demurrer is a response to a pleading that objects to or challenges a pleading filed by an opposing party. The word demur literally means “to object”; a demurrer is the legal document that makes the objection. There […]
Answer to a complaint in California
Filing an answer to a complaint in California is the topic of this blog post. Contacting an experienced litigation attorney as soon as possible once you have been served with a complaint is extremely important as in most cases you will only have 30 calendar days to file your answer with the court. An experienced […]