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J. Theil
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Joanna Theil is a litigation and probate assistant at a law firm in San Francisco, California. She has worked on numerous cases involving complex litigation and construction defect litigation. Additionally, she works on litigation stemming from the probate process.
Prior to joining her present firm, Joanna attended U.C. Hastings College of the Law where she focused on public interest law and where she plans to return to finish her law degree. Joanna holds a B.A. in African-American History from U.C. Santa Cruz where she was a member of many student organizations and worked on a variety of initiatives including the Campaign for a Living Wage.
A native of Oakland, CA, Joanna resides in West Oakland and remains active in her community by volunteering at Oakland Animal Services and the Ella Baker Center.
Questions Answered
What assets can I keep if filing for bankruptcy in Nevada?
Bankruptcy law varies by state and also falls under federal statutes as well. In Nevada Bankruptcy Court, assets may be repossessed in bankruptcy but certain assets are exempt. While residents of Nevada may not use federal exemptions, they do have a rights and protections while...
How do I contest a divorce in New York state?
New York only grants “fault-based” divorces. This means one party must be able to prove the other party wronged them in order to obtain a divorce. The only exception to this is if the husband and wife are already living separately either due to a court-ordered separation or because of a private separation agreement. For an overview of the New York divorce process, please see...
What are the time constraints for probating a will in California and how much does it costs?
California probate law is a highly specialized area of practice that generally means the probate attorney is familiar with both litigation law and estate planning law. It is highly advisable that you hire a probate attorney to assist you in the probating of a...
What is the difference between judicial foreclosure and Non Judicial foreclosure?
Judicial foreclosure is initiated when a lender files a complaint in the applicable court. The complaint states the debt and details reasons why the lender should be allowed to foreclose on the property given as security for the...
Can I evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent in California?
In California, a landlord may evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent. If your tenant fails to pay rent on time this month you may serve a Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit demanding that...