Q: My ex-boyfriend or girlfriend is constantly harassing me, sending threatening text messages and constantly calling me. What legal action can I take, if any? A: This is an important question. Let...
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Q: I received a parking ticket. I want to fight it. How do I do that? A: This is a question that comes up a lot. And fighting a parking ticket can be a valuable lesson in civics and...
Q: I owe someone some money. They sued me and have a judgment. Now I have been served with a wage garnishment. What do I do? A: Let me start with the basics. Unless someone has a judgment...
Q: How much insurance do I need? A: Last week I wrote about being involved in an accident and how the other party’s limits may affect how much you can settle for. But is there a way around this...
Q: I was hurt in a car accident. I keep hearing my case is worth three times my medical bills. True? A: This is one of the questions I get a lot and I have heard it since I was an insurance adjuster...
Q: I didn’t pay my student loans. My $20,000 in student loans is now up to $90,000. I am on unemployment. What is going to happen? A: This is a tough situation for people. You go to school and...
Q: I sued someone in small claims court. Now I don’t know how to get my money and the court tells me that they cannot help me. HELP! A: This is one of the tricks of small claims...
Q: I saw you wrote about a landlord who has stopped paying the rent. My landlord has been foreclosed on. What do I do? A: Last month I wrote about the landlord who has stopped paying...
Q: I need to file a lawsuit in Sacramento County. But, I can’t figure out where. How do I know where to file the lawsuit? A: Sacramento County has three main court locations...
Q: I was involved in a car accident. My friends keep telling me to get an attorney, but I am not sure. Do I need an attorney? A: This is actually a fairly common question. And it is...
Q: I keep getting calls from a debt collector. It seems like they call me at all hours of the day and night. I don’t even know who they are. What can I do? A: This is one of my favorite...
Q: I get so annoyed when I get multiple calls from spam numbers. I’ve listed my number on the Do Not Call Registry. If I wanted to pursue legal action against one of the numbers who is calling...
Q: I am writing about the home I rent. I think the landlord has not paid the mortgage and people keep stopping by the house. I don’t think I should have to pay the rent, but don’t know...
Q: My issue revolves around my neighbor, who many years ago planted bamboo straight into the ground, along our shared fence line. As you may or may not know, bamboo is terribly invasive and spreads...
Welcome to my new column. I am sure most of you are thinking “Great, another lawyer writing about the law.” Well, my goal is to be different – to provide you with some insights into...
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