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Hire Fresno Mediation Lawyer & Get Rid Of All the Headaches Of Litigation Of late, lawyers have realized that though litigation is suitable, it should not be picked as the first option for dispute settlement by parties contemplating their best interests. Not only are litigation
Form I-864 Support Affidavits
The Immigration and Nationality Act forbids admission to the United States of any individual who is likely – at the time of application or thereafter – to become a public charge. In other words, individuals seeking to move to the United States are deemed “inadmissible”
Avoid The Courtroom With Mediation From Lloyd Winter
We all prefer to solve problems on our own. We’d love to resolve conflicts one-on-one, and come to an agreement where both parties leave the negotiating table satisfied. But sometimes things get complicated. Very often this results in a stressful, lengthy court case which becomes
Mediation Law in California
Mediation is a procedure in which the Arbitrator expedites communication between two or more parties to a controversy for the aim of assisting them to consummate an agreement. Mediation Law in California cites that all interaction that occurs during mediation should be kept confidential in
Never Hire a Bulldog Attorney
How many times have you heard the old idiom “if you have to hire an attorney, make sure he’s a bulldog!” That is by far the worst advice to ever give a potential client. Rule 1.3 of the Rules of Professional Conduct advises attorneys to
The Myth of the Bulldog Attorney
Rule 1.3 of the Rules of Professional Conduct advises attorneys to “zealously” represent their clients, and most attorneys practicing ethically are mindful of the high bar set by that standard. But herein lies the crux of the confusion. For many people, many attorneys even, “zealous
Organic Product Labeling Fraud
The California Supreme Court just opened the gates for organic product fraud litigation. In Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, Inc. (2015) 62 Cal. 4th 298, where the defendant made misrepresentations to the public by selling non-organic thyme labeled organic, the court considered whether the federal
Damages in a Business Litigation Action
MICRA, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, was enacted in California in 1975. It limits recovery of non-economic damages in Business Litigation cases, including claims for pain and suffering and loss of consortium, to $250,000. Somewhat controversially, MICRA does not have a provision for the
What is my Automobile Accident Case Worth?
It is important to call an attorney right away when you have been involved in an automobile accident. You should never assume that the person who hit you will “do the right thing” or that the settlement offered by the insurance company will be fair.
Recovering Your Attorneys’ Fees
Many people assume that if they win their lawsuit, they will recover all of the attorneys’ fees and expenses they incurred in the matter. Based on this assumption, they may seek out the flashiest and fanciest law firm in town, figuring that the other party
Why Can’t I Get Pain and Suffering for a Breached Contract
Entering into a contract with someone is an act of trust. The two of you come together and make promises. Promises that the other person relies upon. When someone breaches the contract, there is pain, frustration, and anger. It often feels like a personal attack.
Breach of an Option Agreement for Real Property
The remedy when one party breaches an option agreement for real property has not often been discussed by California courts. Given the commonplace nature of option agreements, this is a curious phenomenon. The case that best and most directly addresses the issue is Schmidt v.
