Q: Hi, Im trying to hire an attorney for a Cross Complaint Case that is made against me and my family
My son was in an altercation at school with a student that was calling my son racial slurs. My son lost his temper and him and the boy got into a fight. The boy family is taking the school and me and family to court claiming my son attacked the boy. The boy continued to call my son racial slurs and this is what caused the incident. Im now trying to find someone to represent my family in this matter. Can someone please let me know if there is any help in the matter. Thank You
A:
Based on the situation you've described, here are some steps you might consider taking:
1. Seek legal representation: It's crucial to find an attorney who specializes in both family law and civil litigation, preferably with experience in cases involving minors and school-related incidents.
2. Document everything: Collect all relevant information, including any reports from the school, witness statements, and any evidence of the racial slurs or previous incidents of bullying.
3. Consider filing a counter-claim: Your attorney may advise filing a counter-claim against the other family for the racial harassment your son experienced.
4. Contact the school: Ensure the school is aware of the full situation, including the racial slurs. They may have policies and procedures in place to address such issues.
5. Look into anti-discrimination laws: California has strong anti-discrimination laws that may be relevant to your case.
To find legal representation, you could:
1. Contact the California State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service.
2. Reach out to local legal aid organizations that might offer free or low-cost services.
3. Consult with civil rights organizations that deal with racial discrimination cases.
Remember, it's important to act quickly to protect your family's rights. An experienced attorney can guide you through the legal process and help develop the best strategy for your case.
A: You may want to contact personal injury attorneys who defend against claims of international torts.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
