The Right to Appeal the Ruling in a Criminal Lawsuit
When you are the defendant in a criminal case (you are charged with a crime) and your case goes to trial, the experience can be exhausting both mentally and emotionally. However, if you think the court made a mistake in their ruling, then you likely will want to appeal the ruling in your criminal case – no matter what the costs. Read More
Canceled insurance is a shocking, frightening, and potentially complex situation.
One of the worst feelings in the world is getting a letter in the mail from your insurance company, announcing that your policy has been canceled during the term of insurance. Whether it’s a home, auto, life or other insurance policy, being without coverage can be downright frightening. Not to mention confusing: What went wrong? Can this be fixed? How can they do this to me, after I’ve been a loyal customer? Read More
When you don’t know if what you’ve experienced is considered medical malpractice, then it can be difficult to know where to begin figuring it out. Med mal is an especially complex area of law, and you need an attorney to determine the validity of the case as well as represent it. Read More
Custody and visitation define how parents and children stay connected.
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it is necessary to legally determine where the children will live, who will have the responsibility to make decisions concerning the children, and how the parents will share time with the children. In order to answer these questions, the couple needs to try to work together to figure out child custody and child visitation arrangements. Read More
In California, a few employment laws dictate the duration of maternity leave.
Whether you are already expecting a baby or you are in the process of starting a family, it’s important to understand how much maternity leave you are entitled to as an employee in the state of California. The good news is, California’s employment laws offer more leave to pregnant women than most other states in the U.S. Mothers who want or need to spend more time caring for and bonding with a newborn have that option. Read More
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