Do Not Ignore Old Deeds, Mortgages, and Trusts Many property owners may be operating under the belief that old mortgages, deeds of trust, and other documents that provide a security interest in real property to…
What’s an Integration Clause in CA? Any lawyer can attest that they’ve dealt with a wide array of disputes that involve written contracts. These disputes may involve a disagreement over terms negotiated outside of the…
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…
