The Law Office of Evan W. Walker

09/24/2026

https://www.evanwalkerlaw.com/blog/how-to-prove-negligence-in-a-california-personal-injury-case/

Great question, and the answer is simple. You must prove duty, breach, causation, and damages. What does that mean? What Is Duty Under California Law? Duty is the legal obligation to act reasonable. Everyone has a duty to act reasonably. See CC § 1714. It’s not reasonable to drive 30 miles over t...

09/04/2026

https://www.evanwalkerlaw.com/blog/what-are-discovery-motions-in-california/

First, definitions. Recall that a motion is an application for an order. Basically, you’re asking a California judge to do something. See CCP § 1003. Discovery refers to the process in litigation when both parties exchange information by responding to questions or requests for information.. A dis...

08/08/2026

inewsource covers the San Diego flood litigation — nearly 2,000 victims, 50+ coordinated lawsuits, first trial set for February.

I represent flood victims in these cases and spoke with reporter
Michelle Bi about the road ahead.

Some San Diego residents haven't recovered from flooding in 2024. What's new with their lawsuits? And is the city ready for a winter storm?

08/07/2026

https://www.evanwalkerlaw.com/blog/when-is-a-bar-liable-for-third-party-assault-in-california/

It depends on whether the assault was reasonably anticipated or foreseeable. Bar’s Liability For The Criminal Acts Of A Third-Party A bar is not the absolute insurer of your safety. But that doesn’t mean it has no responsibility for what happens to you. A bar must use reasonable care to protect ...

08/07/2026

https://www.evanwalkerlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Is-State-Farm-A-Serial-Violator-Of-California-Insurance-Law.pdf

07/17/2026

Happy to co-host BARBRI insurance CLE:

This CLE webinar will discuss the issue of matching in property damage claims, a very misunderstood issue and one deserving of more attention than it sometimes gets. The panel will address how the issue arises, policy language, matching statutes and regulations, recent case law where matching was...

07/17/2026

2026 Update Author (Chs. 7 and 9)

Publish in July 2026Covers all you need to know to move for or oppose motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication—includes the latest case, statutory, and rule developments. Use the checklists, judicial perspectives, and practice tips to handle the nuts and bolts of these motions —Learn...

07/14/2026

2 Yrs Later And Still Waiting - San Diego Flooding Lawsuit Update

Why can't we "get this case resolved?" CBS8 interviews Attorney E...

07/14/2026

07/02/2026

https://www.evanwalkerlaw.com/blog/what-is-a-motion-to-augment-expert-witness-list/

Augment is such an ugly word. It means to enhance something, or to make something greater. That’s not exactly what we’re doing when we move to augment an expert witness list, but that’s the term used in California. Let me explain. Start with the law and take it bit by bit. CCP § 2034.610 says...