Law Offices of
DONALD T. RAMSEY

CLIENT SERVICES

Mr. Ramsey maintains a flexible approach in delivering client services. While he frequently represents corporate or individual clients directly, law firms with their own ongoing client relationships often associate Mr. Ramsey in as an independent contractor or as a consultant. In this capacity he has frequently collaborated with, or authored briefs and motions for, members of firms in their representation of their clients.

Set forth below are some of the points in the life of a case at which Mr. Ramsey's skills have been most useful:

• Case Evaluation and Analysis: Mr. Ramsey's excellent research ability, incisive analytical skills and years of experience make him a vital resource in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a legal claim or defense.
  
  
• Dispositive Trial Court Motions: Mr. Ramsey frequently works with client firms to craft motions or oppositions to motions to dismiss or for summary judgment.
  
  
• Trial and Arbitration Briefs: Mr. Ramsey can synthesize the critical aspects and issues of a case in a comprehensive overview that charts out the important legal and evidentiary issues of a case in a way that is concise and appealing to the judge or arbitrator who will preside over the proceeding.
  
  
• Post Trial Briefs and Appellate Evaluation: Mr. Ramsey has years of experience in drafting and responding to post trial motions, such as motions for new trial and motions for judgments notwithstanding the verdict. He is equally expert at evaluating the chances for success on appeal either as the Appellant or the Respondent.
  
  
• Appellate Practice: Mr. Ramsey has handled dozens of appeals through his career. He can calculate the jurisdictional deadlines for filing the notice of appeal, ensure that the appellate record is properly designated, help select the issues and themes that offer the greatest chance for success, draft excellent persuasive briefs and deliver a cogent, focused appellate argument to the appellate court. He also has extensive experience drafting or answering Petitions for Rehearing and/or Petitions for Review or Certiorari.
  
  
• Civil Writs: Mr. Ramsey has also handled dozens of Petitions for Extraordinary Writ before California appellate courts and can offer valuable insight as to when it is worthwhile, or instead, simply a waste of time, to pursue such relief.