Recent Blog Posts
Can I Sue the City or State if a Defective Road Contributed to my Auto Accident?
Most roads and highways are designed, constructed and maintained by the local municipality or by the state. On occasion, a flaw in the roadway design, the lack of adequate signage or a poorly maintained road surface can contribute to a motor vehicle accident with serious injuries to the motorist and passengers. If you can… Read More »
In California, If A Driver Hits Me While I am Jaywalking, Is He At Fault?
Jaywalking is the act of crossing the street while not on a designated crosswalk. As a pedestrian, you have a duty to exercise reasonable care and to be safe. Though jaywalking is illegal and is typically an infraction and a violation, it is not a criminal offense. If you fail to use an available… Read More »
5 Important Things a Contractor Should Know About Foreclosing on a Mechanic’s Lien
Probably the most important remedy for a contractor is the mechanic’s lien. California contractors have the added protection of having mechanic’s lien rights embodied in the California constitution, the only state in the union to do so. A mechanic’s lien creates a security interest in real property for work performed there. If the owner… Read More »
What is Domestication of a Debt?
Oftentimes when people are owed money, they begin to research all of the options available to them and one of the keywords that comes up frequently is Domestication of a debt. You may have also come across other terms such as sister state judgment. To make sure that you are most informed the following… Read More »
What is a Sister-State Judgment?
Sister-state judgments are simply out of state judgments. It is any part of any judgment, decree or court order from a US court outside of California requiring the payment of money to satisfy the judgment. This does not include child support orders. To enforce a sister-state monetary judgment, you do have to follow certain… Read More »
3 Things You Need to Know About Collecting a Judgment Against Another Business
You have been successful in going to court, either small claims or regular superior court depending on the size of your claim, and now it is time to collect your judgment against the business you sued, which is now the judgment debtor. When collecting a judgment against another business, here are 3 things you… Read More »
How Can Contractors Collect on a Mechanic’s Lien?
Mechanic’s liens were created to protect contractors and subcontractors who have supplied their labor and materials to a project so that their efforts are paid. Before a contractor can collect on a mechanic’s lien, he or she must be certain that all preconditions for recording the lien have been met. First, as a contractor… Read More »
Can I Collect a Judgment if It’s Out-of-State?
An out-of-state judgment can be enforced so long as certain conditions are met. Most states, though not California, have adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, though the Full Faith and Credit provision found in the US Constitution also provides for most the assurance that a judgment rendered in another state will be… Read More »
What are My Options for Collecting Money Owed to Me?
It is frustrating when someone owes you money and is unwilling to pay you. If the debt is small, you can go to small claims court, pay a small filing fee, serve the debtor, usually by certified mail, and wait for your court date. If you have supporting evidence of the debt and that… Read More »
How Does the Law Help Victims of Child Abuse?
Child care abuse is one of the most insidious and damaging of crimes. Helpless children are at the mercy of parents, guardians, coaches, teachers and others. Although a child can suffer considerable physical injury, the emotional harm can last a lifetime with many victims becoming abusers themselves or homeless, drug addicted or criminals. Seeking… Read More »
