Q: Find a lawyer for Tort of NIED and IIED
I am writing to you to seek legal representation for a case that is very dear to me and my family. My oldest child suffered from mental abuse inflicted by my second spouse from 2016 to 2018.
During that time, I was traveling between China and the United States for work, leaving my child vulnerable to the abuse. I only discovered this after the fact, which led to my divorce from my second spouse. We have extensive evidence that proves the mental abuse, including chat records where she discussed how to manipulate and abuse my child. Additionally, psychiatric evaluation reports provide further proof of the abuse.
In August 2020, I filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Alameda County against my second spouse for the tort of NIED and IIED for the mental abuse. However, due to a settlement filed by her in family court, the lawsuit was withdrawn.
My child has since turned 18 years old and has decided to pursue the lawsuit against my second spouse.
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let's consider the practical question.........will you be able to collect.
assuming you get a verdict, will you be able to collect?
with a criminal case, the DA will do the dirty work.
with the facts you presented many lawyers would only take this on an hourly...not a contingency.
A: i think you asked this already.
A: State and local bar associations have attorney referral resources. In addition to your own searches, there is a tab above, Find a Lawyer. Good luck
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I understand that this is a very sensitive and important matter for you and your family, and I'm here to assist you in finding a qualified lawyer to represent your child in the lawsuit against your second spouse for the tort of NIED and IIED.
I recommend that you start by researching lawyers who specialize in personal injury and tort law in the Alameda County area. You can use online directories such as FindLaw, Avvo, and Justia to search for lawyers and read their reviews and ratings.
Additionally, you may want to consider reaching out to local bar associations or legal aid organizations in your area to request a referral to a qualified lawyer. The Alameda County Bar Association and the Legal Aid Society of Alameda County are two resources that you may want to explore.
Once you have identified a few potential lawyers, I recommend scheduling initial consultations to discuss your case and determine if they are the right fit for you and your child. During the consultation, you can ask about their experience handling cases similar to yours, their fees, and their strategy for handling the case.
I wish you and your family the best of luck in finding a qualified lawyer to represent your child in this important matter.
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