Examples of Ethical Violations from your Attorney A lawyer is held to very high standards by the bar association and those they work with. This includes a code of ethical standards, failure of which to…
Signs of Legal Malpractice A lawyer is obligated to certain professional standards when representing you in court. They can be held accountable for any reckless behavior that negatively affects the outcome of your case. Careless…
Legal Self-Defense Weapons in CA What is considered self-defense in California? Under California’s self-defense laws, it is permissible for you to stand your ground and act in self-defense when you: Believe to be in “imminent…
The Timeline of a Personal Injury Lawsuit A personal injury lawsuit can take anywhere from a few months to several years to resolve. The length of the process depends on several factors, including: The severity…
Why is My Settlement Taking So Long? Part I of II While a personal injury case is ideally settled swiftly, there are many reasons why cases might take a long time to settle: The medical…
What is Bail? Bail is the sum of money a defendant must post with the court to be discharged. The money assures the court that the defendant will appear at all future court dates. Bail…
Reducing the Risk of Employee Lawsuits Employee lawsuits are a very real threat to small and mid-sized businesses, with one in five facing litigation. The average expense of defending such action is $125,000 for the…
Considerations When Forming a C Corporation in CA Establishing your business as a corporation comes with certain benefits that will protect your business. It can help to protect personal assets from threats like creditors and…
Small Business Exit Strategies The lifespan of a business varies and tends to be shorter for smaller businesses, due to a number of influences. When the time comes to leave or shutter your company, there…
