Unlawful detainer (eviction) cases are among the most stressful and high-stakes legal disputes for both landlords and tenants. Judges...

You don't have to agree to have your case heard by a pro tem judge. Security deposit disputes are among the most common landlord-tenant...

Said to be haunted with friendly spirts, the former Bankhead Springs Hotel became the focus of two unlawful detainer trials in San Diego...

On July 1, 2024, a new law takes effect in California that caps security deposits at one month’s rent, regardless of whether a unit is...

Chula Vista is on the verge of enacting a stronger landlord-tenant ordinance than California’s 2019 Tenant Protection Act, which tries to...

If you’ve been asked to be a witness at a deposition, called a deponent, you have either filed suit against an entity, have been sued, or...

A few weeks ago, I observed Alameda County Court Commissioner Bentrish Satarzadeh presiding over Small Claims Court where she gave a...

I know you are excited about breaking ground on your new project - a new driveway, a new shed, custom bookcases, etc. But take a breath....

People treat us unfairly all the time. The cashier waives someone over who's been standing in line for way less time than you have. Your...

Employer-sponsored group legal insurance is a voluntary, employee-paid plan that provides legal coverage for most common personal legal...

Agreements are part of everyday life. If you’ve agreed to work in exchange for a paycheck, or to pay a mortgage or rent, you’ve made an...

Every state exempts specified assets from creditors' Bankruptcy claims. The Bankruptcy Code even incorporates these exemptions in 11...

Starting a business is an exciting time in an entrepreneur's life, but how exactly do you set up a business? You make a plan! Your plan...

The cost of attorney services depends on all of the facts and circumstances of your matter. Since no two cases are exactly alike in facts...

My father likes to talk in axioms. "Supply equals demand." "No one gives what he doesn't have." And, probably his favorite one, "Don't...

I have a friend who used to work at a huge personal injury firm. He was one of about 100 lawyers in the firm and the firm handled about...

You can learn a lot from watching old episodes of "Judge Judy" and "Judge Joe Brown" to prepare for your day in Small Claims Court, but I...

Dear Law Students, You are so important to your communities! This week I was asked to write a letter supporting a resolution to restore...

Small Claims Courts are a great resource to handle small disputes between people or businesses without the technical formalities and...

When you need professional advice and help you turn to an attorney. But finding and working with an attorney can be as stressful as...