- Guardianship
- Legal Separation
- Criminal DefenseThe Attorney General represents the people of California in civil and criminal matters before trial, appellate and the supreme courts of California and the United States. The Attorney General also serves as legal counsel to state officers and, with few exceptions, to state agencies, boards and commissions. Exceptions to the centralized legal work done on behalf of the state are listed in Section 11041 of the Government Code.
- Business DisputesBusiness litigation is often based upon a breach of contract. Typical business disputes include the dissolution of a partnership or joint venture; disagreement as to what is required under a contract for goods or services; and a refusal of one party to pay for goods or services. Other business litigation includes the dissemination or misuse of trade secrets and fraudulent business practices.
- Limited Liability CompaniesThe Secretary of State’s responsibilities include: Serving as the state’s Chief Elections Officer, Implementing electronic filing and Internet disclosure of campaign and lobbyist financial information, Chartering corporations, Commissioning notaries public, Overseeing the State Archives, Filing a host of documents from Uniform Commercial Code financing and tax lien information to certificates of limited partnerships and limited liability companies, Serving as an ex-officio member of the California State World Trade Commission, Serving as a trustee of the Golden State Museum.
- Trade Secrets
- Personal InjuryWhen a person is physically or emotionally injured, or their personal property is damaged, the law considers this a “personal injury”. The law allows the injured party to receive compensation for personal injury caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. Personal injury law is also called “tort” law.