Frequently Asked Questions

  1. "I just want to ask a question. Do I have to pay?"
    Not if it is a question about the law or our services. However, if you are seeking legal advice, you will need to establish an attorney-client relationship with Walton & Roess LLP.

  2. "Can you still represent me if I am not in California?"
    Maybe. It depends. If your legal problem concerns federal trademark law, or a fraudulent California company, then we may choose to take your case. If you need an attorney in a jurisdiction other than California, take a look at http://www.computercounsel.com/.

  3. "What if I'm ripped off on eBay?"
    Litigation is expensive. Your best bet is to take the other side through the eBay adminsitrative process and hope that the other side is a reputable merchant wanting your future business. If you bought a car, house or similar big ticket item then it may be worth the expense of litigation. If you wish to mediate the dispute, you can do that through Square Trade.

  4. "Somebody is using my email address in spam."
    You have suffered what they call a "joe job." This is unfortunately very common. I myself have been a victim on more than one occasion. There are a lot of issues of law here, particularly if you have registered trademarks with the federal government. It is not always economically feasible to sue for civil damages, however. Hotmail lost tens of thousands of dollars paying people to clean up the mess the spammer caused. Going to trial can cost $50,000. And the defendants may not even have the money to satisfy the judgment. You might note that the practice is also criminal in California. See Cal.Pen.Code section 502 If you can get somebody at the district attorneys' office interested, you might be able to get some action from local law enforcement.


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