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We help citizens, public servants and journalists in California. We are a nonprofit organization, established to keep Californians aware of what they need to know to hold government and other powerful institutions accountable for their actions. Our mission is to support and defend open government, an enquiring press and a citizenry free to exchange facts and opinions on public issues.
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CalAware is relaunching during Sunshine Week (March 13-19, 2022) with FIVE virtual events! All events will be held on Zoom and are free and open to all members of the public. Registration is REQUIRED. We hope you can join us! Monday,...
Name of Lawyer Cory J. Briggs Profile: The firm's policy is to evaluate each case on its own merits before deciding whether to take the case on a pro bono or contingency basis. Not all cases will satisfy the firm''s requirements for representation on such a basis....
Name of Lawyer Karl Olson Profile: The firm considers taking public records or other cases when there is a strong possibility of fee recovery from the other side. Geographical Area Covered: Northern California Appearances Fee: $300 - $500 Other Fees: Pro Bono Publico,...
Profile General Practice Areas: Public Law Real Estate/Land Use Corporate/NonProfit Law Estate Planning Specialty: Cannabis Law Geographical Area Covered: Entire State of California Appearances Fee: $100 - $300 Other Fees: $100-$300 Attorney Experiences: Access to...
Name of Lawyer Walter W. Hansell Geographical Area Covered: Entire State of California Appearances Fee: $300 - $500 Other Fees: Pro Bono Publico, Contingency, or Other Arrangements (that may reduce fee impact) may be permitted. Attorney Experiences: Access to courts...
CalAware is relaunching during Sunshine Week (March 13-19, 2022) with FIVE virtual events! All events will be held on Zoom and are free and open to all members of the public. Registration is REQUIRED. We hope you can join us! Monday,...
Name of Lawyer Cory J. Briggs Profile: The firm's policy is to evaluate each case on its own merits before deciding whether to take the case on a pro bono or contingency basis. Not all cases will satisfy the firm''s requirements for representation on such a basis....
Name of Lawyer Karl Olson Profile: The firm considers taking public records or other cases when there is a strong possibility of fee recovery from the other side. Geographical Area Covered: Northern California Appearances Fee: $300 - $500 Other Fees: Pro Bono Publico,...
Profile General Practice Areas: Public Law Real Estate/Land Use Corporate/NonProfit Law Estate Planning Specialty: Cannabis Law Geographical Area Covered: Entire State of California Appearances Fee: $100 - $300 Other Fees: $100-$300 Attorney Experiences: Access to...
Name of Lawyer Walter W. Hansell Geographical Area Covered: Entire State of California Appearances Fee: $300 - $500 Other Fees: Pro Bono Publico, Contingency, or Other Arrangements (that may reduce fee impact) may be permitted. Attorney Experiences: Access to courts...
