Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question comes from John from San Francisco, who asks: What is the difference between having a trial versus going to mediation? Dear John, There are many ways to resolve a legal dispute, whether a lawsuit is filed or not. Most people have heard of a trial in […]
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Written By Chris Dolan and Kimberly Levy This week’s question comes from Shelly D. from San Francisco, who writes: I have lived in San Francisco all my life. I have noticed more and more people in our community are in crisis on the streets. Often with mental or substance use disorder, they are left to fend
CARE Act to Provide Help To Underserved Populations Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Matthew Gramly This week’s question comes from Anonymous, who asks: What happened to the recent concealed carry permit legislation that was pending regarding carrying a concealed handgun? Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your question. As many of us know, California has some of the strictest gun control laws in the
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Written By Chris Dolan and Alexandra Cotroneo This week’s question comes from Betty from San Francisco, who asks: Can you explain what The Freedom To Walk Act is all about? Why is jaywalking safe and better for pedestrians? Hi Betty, That is a great question, and I am sure many people are asking themselves the
Freedom To Walk Act Ends Jaywalking, When It’s Safe To Cross Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Megan Irish This week’s question comes from Lino in San Francisco, who writes: I wondered, with Veterans Day last week, what is the government doing to protect those who’ve served these days. Is there anything new? I remember Joe Biden talking about making Veterans a priority, has he done so?
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This week’s question comes from Laird in Oakland: I work in construction, and I am often at the worksite for 10-12 hours each day. I often don’t get off work until after 7 p.m. I am afraid that this will not give me time to vote on election day. I don’t feel comfortable mailing my
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Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from anonymous: My daughter tripped in the high school parking lot she walks through after softball practice. It was already dark and there were no direct lights and she tumbled down a nearby ravine. Luckily, she only had some minor cuts and bruises, but I am worried that
Public v Private Liability: Can I Sue A Government Entity? Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question come from Phill in the North Bay: I am avid hiker and enjoy being outdoors. Not sure if dogs are getting more popular in the last two years, but it appears that I see more people with dogs on the trail now. Some dogs are
Who is responsible for a dog bite or dog attack? Read More »
Written by Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Kevin in San Francisco: I live in the City and like many people, I do not own a car. Too expensive. I tend to walk often and enjoy it. Can you talk more about pedestrian law and pedestrian safety. Seems like every day I have
What Are Some of My Rights As a Pedestrian? Read More »
Written By Christopher Dolan and Nancy Villatoro This week’s question comes from Anonymous who asks: Can I change attorneys at any time? What are things I should consider when doing so? Dear Anonymous: Thank you for your question. You have the right to discharge your attorney at any time and for any reason. In certain
Can I Get a New Lawyer in my Personal Injury case? Read More »
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