After you present your case at trial and receive a ruling from the judge, you may be disappointed to learn that the judge did not decide in your favor. If…
When you disagree with the outcome of your trial court case, you may consider seeking relief from a higher court through the appellate process. An experienced appellate attorney from Evans Kingsbury,…
You might consider filing a Notice of Appeal if you are unhappy with the outcome of your court case. An experienced civil appeals lawyer from Evans Kingsbury LLP can evaluate…
When parties present a legal dispute to a judge, the judge considers the evidence each party presents in support of their respective positions. However, the judge also must consider the…
When you and your California family law attorney go to court for your family law case, you have hopes for the best possible outcome. However, in some cases, you do…
When parties to a dispute go to court to resolve their legal issue, one side or another will likely end up unhappy with the judge’s decision. If you believe that…
Aside from the California State Supreme Court, California has two levels of state court: trial (or superior) courts and appellate courts. As your case winds through the state court system,…
An experienced civil appeals lawyer from Evans Kingsbury LLP can explain and guide you through the process of an appeal. With legal counsel at your side to answer your questions…
You’ve worked hard with your California family law attorney to build a strong case in family court for several months. However, the court has still ruled against you. What can…
Once a lawsuit is filed in court, the parties begin “discovery,” which is the process of exchanging and disclosing relevant information about the case. Written questions (called interrogatories) may be…
Divorce, no matter how amicable, is not easy. It is highly emotional and involves a lot of change. Thus, it is essential to have a plan before filing your case.…
The civil appeals process can be complicated. This blog is a follow-up to our previous blog titled “Civil Appeal versus Civil Writ: What is the Difference?” Most people are familiar…
Do you know the difference between a civil appeal and a civil writ? Don’t worry! Most people do not know the answer. However, you likely are more familiar with appeals,…
When you go to court and lose your case, your options of getting the decision reversed might seem bleak, but you could have a legal option – an appeal. Before…
Whether you are going through a divorce, filing for adoption, or fighting for child custody, you need an experienced family law attorney to represent you. When your family’s future is…
While many couples live together before they get married – or choose not to get married at all – their arrangement doesn’t provide the same legal protections for an unmarried…
You worked hard with your attorney to put together what you thought was a winning case, only to have the court’s decision go against you. What can you do? Do…
When you got married, you probably didn’t think about what would happen if the relationship didn’t work out. None of us does. We are optimistic when exchanging vows and are…
Being sexually abused as a child can be a traumatic event that takes time – maybe even years or decades – to process and come to terms with what happened.…
An appellate brief is a unique and complicated court document. A well-written and successful brief can take months to prepare. A brief serves many purposes, including providing a comprehensive summary…
Generally, the party that prevails on appeal is entitled to recover the costs of appeal. (Calif. Rules of Court (CRC), Rule 8.278.) However, appellate courts have the discretion to deviate…
Your California lawsuit went to trial and maybe you were not pleased with the result, or maybe your opponent wanted to challenge the outcome. Either way, the case was raised…
Your civil trial is over or summary judgment was entered and you are not pleased with the outcome. You may think an appeal is your only alternative. Before you start…
We looked at the laws relating to civil forfeiture actions in last month’s blog post, Civil Forfeiture Part 1: The Law, Theory, and Legal Challenges When Seizing Assets Related to…
If you are considering a civil appeal, one of your first steps must be narrowing the issues you will ask the court to consider, and hopefully reverse, as part of…
Most people have seen a civil trial, either in person or as depicted in a movie or TV program. Few people are familiar with what happens after a trial when…
If you received an adverse result after taking your case to trial, you may be considering an appeal. One common mistake is believing the appellate court provides the opportunity to…
As both trial litigators and appellate attorneys, we understand how lawyers can create a bond with their clients throughout the litigation process. As trial counsel, you have established strong communication…
Parties involved in a California legal dispute have several options to resolve their case. Before initiating any formal legal action, you might try to negotiate a settlement directly with the…
Most of the country watched as large areas of California burned during multiple wildfires in the past few years. Last October Governor Gavin Newsom signed 22 bills to improve California’s…
In March 2020, California Governor Newsom enacted a statewide shelter-in-place order which required 40 million residents to stay home. Each household was requested to follow rules within their home to reduce…
Based on a true story… Once upon a time there was a magical place in a mythical county in rural Northern California. Let’s call this magical place, Camelot. Camelot was…
Disclosure: this is a general outline of a typical proceeding on appeal. Proceedings may vary: parties may file various motion or applications or court of appeal may ask for briefing…
As a party to a lawsuit, you have already experienced the first level of the California judicial system. If your case was not resolved to your satisfaction, it may be…