As you have probably heard by now, at the start of 2019 the Los Angeles County Superior Court now requires mandatory electronic filing for all filings in civil matters. Unfortunately, that still means for filings you still have to go through an attorney...
How to Change Attorney in the Middle of Your Case Switching attorneys in the middle of a litigation may seem like a daunting task, especially since your current attorney knows your entire case and is familiar with the case file. However, continuing with your current...
Motion for Nonsuit There are two procedural tools that a defendant should add to its arsenal for trial. The exact procedural tool the defendant brings with them to trial depends on the type of trial – whether the trial is a jury trial or a bench trial. In either...
In this blog, we will be introducing inverse condemnation, a property owner’s actions to recovering compensation for the damage or loss of their private property. Public vs. Private The California Constitution provides that property owners are generally entitled to...
Disputes are an inevitable part of life that we all try to avoid, and when they arise, parties often seek ways to resolve them efficiently and fairly. There are three main types of dispute resolution methods: litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Each of these...
So – what does it mean to be a trial lawyer in Los Angeles? Does it mean going to court often? Negotiating settlements, or going to trial every few years? No. If you say you are a trial lawyer, you better go to trial and you better do it often. At Schorr Law, we try...