Victim

We all have fallen victim of others' actions or unfortunate situations. When we stand up to those who we consider have "harmed" us in any way and speak out, that is when we stop being "victims."

When I started writing this blog in 2013, my intention was to give my side of the story of what happened with a lawsuit in which I was involved. I will not be writing anything about it specifically, as that case is resolved and I have promised I would not discuss it publicly again. 

This post is dedicated to Andrea Dolbec, a "writer" mentioned in one of the posts of this blog. Please read Deceit.  I have been told by her and her "friend" who at first I thought was an attorney,  that if I do not remove her name from the post, Andrea will publicly give her side of the story.

On July 8, 2020, I received an email from Peter A. Smithson.

I did not respond. On July 10, 2020, I received a second email from the same person who I later learned is NOT an attorney.

 I replied to this second email offering to take her name off the post if she refunded the money she took, OR if she apologized for her deceitful behavior.

Andrea Dolbec could have simply apologized and her name could have been removed -- no monetary exchange.  However, apparently she feels she has been "victimized" and believes my post is "libelous."

Today, August 28, 2020, I received another email from her non-attorney friend.

Basically, they are threatening to make her side of the story public. She considers herself a VICTIM of my "libelous" post. It is not surprising that she chooses to "defend" herself by slandering me in the process.

Just a couple of hours ago, I received a long email from Andrea Dolbec.  The truth is that I did not read the whole thing.  It goes on and on and on.  The spacing and font size change arbitrarily throughout the email making it laborious to read.

What I understood is that she claims to be so generous for not disclosing all the "dirty" details about my "pitiful" life experiences and how I need to "buy" friendships, how I need serious therapy and how I treated her as a "slave."  She even hints at having more private information about me that she would be making public. She believes it would hurt me.  

She claims that she won the case and that the judge said she could get more money from me.  Her claims are actually laughable. She seems to forget that her case against me was DISMISSED. Proof of the dismissal can be easily obtained by requesting official court documents.  She is such a big liar or has some serious memory issues. Well, I will give her that -- memory issues. This happened a long time go.  I believe I have an advantage over her since my memory was fresh when I wrote the original post 7 years ago.

I honestly do not care what her opinion of me is.  She is entitled to believe whatever she wants. I will not even refute her outrageous allegations and opinions.  Not because they are true, but because they don't deserve any additional time or consideration.  What I will say is that she is NOT a legitimate writer.   I don't believe she has written anything that would justify financial compensation. It is just my opinion and belief.

I had shared the email she sent to me when I originally wrote this post.  However, per my arbitration settlement agreement, I am not to publish anything that mentions V.A. or the case in which we were involved. Therefore, I have removed the screenshots. 

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Update August 30, 2020 -  I received another email from Andrea Dolbec today thanking me for posting her generous and compassionate "peace offering" on line. She also informed me that Peter Smithson is NOT an attorney.  She accuses me of twisting facts for believing her friend is an attorney.  Why would I believe the contrary?  He clearly stated "MY CLIENT."  So what type of client is she to him? Who is twisting facts here? She claims Peter is a "manager." It is not the role of a manager to write demand letters or to threaten with any type of "action." I talked to a REAL attorney and he confirmed that this "manager" became a participant in the threats and harassment when he sent those emails to me. 

Below is the last email I sent to Andrea Dolbec and her friend Peter.  I cc'ed my friend Vivian so she can act as a witness.  Hopefully I will no longer be harassed, threatened and blackmailed by these two people.

I hope Andrea has a legitimate job now that pays enough to cover her rent.  I also hope she gets some psychological counseling, stops being a victim and finds peace in her life. 

The world is experiencing such challenging times with the extreme measures to contain COVID, the  collapse of global economies and increased violence.  Whatever happened seven years ago with Andrea Dolbec should be left where it belongs, in the past.  PEACE.

Looking for My Mother

May 10, 2014, Cancun Mexico

Five years ago, in 2014, my sister and I took our mother to Cancun to celebrate mother's day (picture above).  I would have never imagined that just a couple of years later, we would be in a horrible devastating legal and personal battle to simply talk to my mother.

Today is March 2, 2019.  I have not seen my mom since August 2017. I don't know where she is, if she is okay.... or if she is still alive.  It is not due to a lack of effort to try to find her.  My sister Karla and I have done everything we can to see her and talk to her. We have encountered wall, after wall... But we are not giving up.

These new posts and chapter of "The Trevino Story" blog will be dedicated to my mother. Please follow the story as I share some details that might help lead to her and to the true reason behind her disappearance.

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Hace cinco años, en 2014, mi hermana y yo llevamos a nuestra madre a Cancún para celebrar el día de las madres (foto arriba).  Nunca me hubiera imaginado que solamente un par de años después, estaríamos en una devastadora batalla legal y personal para simplemente hablar con mi madre.

Hoy es 2 de marzo, 2019.  No he visto a mi mamá desde agosto 2017.  No sé dónde está, si está bien... o si todavía está viva.  No es por falta de esfuerzo para tratar de encontrarla.  Mi hermana Karla y yo hemos hecho todo lo que hemos podido para verla y hablar con ella.  Hemos encontrado barrera, tras barrera... Pero no nos daremos por vencidas.

Estos nuevos posts y capítulo del blog "The Trevino Story" serán dedicados a mi madre.  Sigan la historia mientras comparto algunos detalles que pudieran llevar hasta ella y hasta la verdadera razón de su desaparición.

The End of a Story

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The Trevino vs. Alfieri case has been dismissed by both parties.  As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

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It has been over one year since my last post. Because I was really involved in the election season last year, I felt tempted to write several times about my views on politics and current events. I opted to not voice my opinion publicly, as I had already lost some "friends" when I expressed my views on some of the candidates. 

As to the status of my lawsuit against Alfieri, I have chosen to remain silent about it -- not only because it is one of the conditions of any arbitration proceeding, but also because that story ended years ago. Many issues in "this story" have been resolved. There is no more animosity between us -- at least, that is the way I feel. I am ready to close this chapter of my life.

What Now?

I will be going back to previous posts and will be editing some of them.  It has never been my intention to expose or hurt anyone with what I have written.  I simply wanted to give my side of the story. It was through this process that I discovered my love for writing. I will be writing my first book.  That is for certain.  What is also certain is that my first book will not be about this legal battle. This event is NOT the story. It has simply been a catalyst in the creation of new possibilities in my life.

Disclaimer – (Trevino vs. Alfieri case) As of October 15, 2018, all legal issues have been resolved. This resolution was reached during arbitration. There are no pending issues related to fraud or theft. The resolution was mutually agreeable. There will be no more posts written about this story.

Facing Adversity with a Smile

This post is dedicated to my sweet friend Angelina*.  

Two weeks ago, I got together with a group of friends. We were celebrating the birthday of two of them.... like if we really needed an excuse to meet for Happy Hour.  This group is very dear to me because they are not only very close friends but also happen to be my colleagues (fellow court interpreters). 

We were all sharing stories and updates on our personal lives when Angelina made an announcement. "After six 'chemo's, 25 radiation sessions, a double mastectomy, I want to announce that on the 19th of February, I underwent my last radiation," she cheerfully stated.

All eyes were focused on Angelina at this point. "What???" we were all thinking, "... and she hid this secret for how long?" She kept this private for about a year. Only her immediate family, close relatives and health professionals involved in her treatment knew about it. She told us that she did not want people to look at her differently. She didn't want anyone to worry about her.

Her story is quite unique. She knew something was not right when she discovered a tiny bump on her breast. Mammograms and several other tests showed nothing abnormal. Doctors told her not to worry about it, to go home and to come back in 3 months or earlier if she noticed any changes. In less than a month, she was back at the doctor's office demanding more tests to be run -- she felt there was something wrong. At this point, the test results were positive for cancer.

Anyone who personally knows Angelina would agree with me. She always has a positive attitude, has a great sense of humor and a permanent smile painted on her beautiful face. It is not surprising that her bright joy could not be clouded by this disease. She opted to keep herself active and useful. She continued going to the gym and taking her regular load of work, for the most part.

As I was listening to the details of the long treatment and what she had gone through, my eyes teared up. I then asked her, "when did you have your surgery? I remember I gave you so many assignments through my agency. You were always happy to take long hours of work!!" She told me that her surgery had been on Black Friday. "Right before Thanksgiving???" I said, "you were working on Wednesday!!"

She laughed while sharing an anecdote with us about an assignment she had with a colleague in Wisconsin. This colleague said to Angelina, "I am tired and don't feel like driving. You drive." Angelina thought, "I just had my chemo a few days ago... but what the heck, I will drive." And she took over the steering wheel with the biggest smile on her face.

She then showed me her appointment book. She had marked her chemo sessions as "cocktail" and radiation as "tanning," her double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, labeled as "new look." She laughed as she was sharing this with me, amused at her own creativity. "Cocktails, tanning... Anyone who reads my appointment book would think I'm living THE LIFE."   She certainly is.

There are two great lessons to be learned from Angelina's experience.

Listen 

Listen to your body. Listen to your inner voice. All answers are within you. What would have happened if Angelina had listened to what the doctors originally recommended instead of listening to her own body? She would have gone home, forgotten about it and would have come back when it could have been too late to combat this illness.

Smile

Having a positive and optimistic attitude will take you far... beyond unimaginable limits.  An actual physical smile on your face changes the tone of your voice, your attitude, your mood... and it certainly affects the interaction you have with others.

*I am keeping my friend's real name confidential and using Angelina --- 

Honoring Angelina Jolie and her decision to undergo a double mastectomy.

Coming to this world is the most precious gift we all get at birth. Our parents, siblings, children are beautiful gifts as well. And we also have an invaluable gift that we sometimes forget we possess -- the gift of CHOICE.   We get to choose our friends, our careers, activities we enjoy, food, music, art we love. We also get to choose what we do... and what we don't do. Let's choose to see the positive in other people and in every situation. Let's choose to see the best in ourselves and in our lives. Let's choose to walk in life with a smile on our face.

I found this video on line. It made me smile.

The Road Ahead

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The Trevino vs. Alfieri case has been dismissed by both parties.  As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

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It has been several months since I wrote my last post. It has also been a while since I last worked on my book. I have noticed that my blog-writing is directly connected to my book-writing. Because I do want to finish my book, I have made the decision to write at least one post a week.

So here's my first post for 2016 -- How do I like to start the New Year? Walking the road ahead without losing sight of the goals I want to reach.  Before I get into what these goals are, I would like to reflect back on the previous year and acknowledge milestones and accomplishments.

2015

Saying Good-Bye to Unhealthy Relationships

Last year I said good-bye to someone I considered a very close friend. We met during the production of "Looking for Clarissa." Soon after the Trevino-Alfieri saga started, she and I became roommates and best friends.  Many times I believed that she was the only person who could understand what I was going through.

Unfortunately, she was not the supportive caring friend I believed she was. I remember her saying to me one time, "you should not share what Victor did to you."  When I asked her why, she responded, "Because it gives people ideas... Ideas on how to take advantage of you." I should have listened to her words. She certainly tried to take advantage of my kindness and generosity. She would not pay the rent all the time and would expect me to cover her share. Things got bad between us... so bad, they became toxic.  In May 2015, this toxicity killed this friendship.

Now that this friendship is over, I have to admit I could not be happier. I finally get to enjoy my apartment.  Now my place is clean and organized. It is so interesting how our physical reality is directly linked to our mental and spiritual reality. When our physical environment is "cluttered," "messy" or "unclean," it is then reflected in other areas of our life. Now that she is gone, I feel I have more physical, mental and spiritual room to expand and grow.

Expressing my Truth

One of my greatest accomplishments has been expressing my truth. I am not claiming that I have reached a point where there is no room for improvement -- not at all!  Having integrity and acting in a way consistent to what is true to me is a learning process. It is like working out -- physical exercise builds muscle and endurance. Having integrity or "Being Impeccable with Your Word," (Miguel Ruiz's First Agreement) is a daily practice that strengthens our spirit.

2016

These are some of my goals for this year:

1. Complete the arbitration process for my case against Alfieri and Bondolini Productions.
2. Close this "legal battle" chapter for once and for all.
3. Finish my book.

And of course, I am planning on reaching these goals while living with INTEGRITY.  I will continue speaking my truth while respecting others' journey.

It is true that we are responsible for our journey in this life. We are the only ones who can make decisions such as -- how fast we want to go, how long we need to rest after taking a big fall and which way to turn when approaching crossroads.  Although each of us have our own individual road to travel, our paths will inevitably converge. We can become obstacles or inspiration to others. Let's not block anyone's path to their dreams.  Instead, let's offer a helping hand and inspire others to go beyond what they believe possible.

Disclaimer – (Trevino vs. Alfieri case) As of October 15, 2018, all legal issues have been resolved. This resolution was reached during arbitration. There are no pending issues related to fraud or theft. The resolution was mutually agreeable. There will be no more posts written about this story.

It's Never Too Late

I dedicate this post to my dear friend Sharon Spence.

Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you lived it fearlessly??? All those goals would not seem so unreachable. You would not find yourself reminiscing of the past wishing you had done things differently; wishing you had not given up so easily... wishing that impenetrable unbeatable fear had not blocked your path towards your dream.

That is how Phoebe Spence lived her 85 years on this earth. Phoebe had a successful career as a criminal defense attorney and was always open to exploring and learning new things. At 60, she discovered her love and passion for the performing arts when she attended an acting class to improve her skills as an attorney. Little did she know that acting would become an integral part of her life.

It is not surprising that most of the guests to her memorial were Phoebe’s fellow actor friends.  And what a better place to celebrate her life than the theatre where so many friendships were forged and unforgettable memories created. The Two Roads Theatre's 60 seats were all taken. All guests were given the opportunity to go onstage to share a song, poem, joke, or story in Phoebe’s honor.

I felt as my heart was touched a little deeper each time a new person stepped up to share about the impact Phoebe had had in their lives. I was not able to hold back my tears. I was immersed in the magical space created by the love, care and appreciation exhibited by everyone attending this memorial. Isn’t this the way we should all be acknowledged and celebrated when we leave this physical world?

I had the honor to know Phoebe. One time when I was visiting her and her daughter Sharon, I remember asking her, “Phoebe, do you have any idea how adorable you are?”  She looked at me with a smile on her face and firmly replied, “YES!”  She knew she was appreciated and loved. She did not have to hide behind false modesty. I always loved that about her.

Phoebe,   

Thank you for living your life fully and for inspiring others to do the same. You have blessed every life you have touched. You will be missed but never forgotten.

We will all depart from this physical world. That is a fact and is inevitable. It could happen today, next week, in a year or in decades.  Whatever length of time we stay on this earth will seem too short when it’s our turn to leave. Let’s not waste our life reliving the past or fearing the uncertainty of the future. It’s never too late to say, “I’m sorry” and make amends. It’s never too late to forgive.  It’s never too late to take risks and go beyond the fear of falling, losing or hurting.  It’s never too late to open our heart and show our true “self” so others can see the beautiful reflection of their own light.

Bullies with a Law Degree

Update as of 10-15-2018 -- The case has been dismissed by both parties.  As we have agreed to move forward, the dismissed case will remain confidential.

What is a Bully?

A person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker.

What is Bullying?

To use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants.

--- Both definitions from Oxford Dictionaries (oxforddicitonaries.com).

Nowadays, this type of abusive behavior has become a serious problem. This digital era has allowed bullies to cowardly hide behind fake cyber names while verbally attacking, intimidating and threatening others whom they perceive as "weaker" or "inferior."

My Experience with Bullies

Although I was very shy when I was a young child, I cannot really say that I ever got bullied by other kids at school. The truth is that I had never really experienced feeling "bullied" until I started dealing with opposing counsel in this case against Victor Alfieri. I have got to experience intimidation and manipulative tactics by Bullies with a Law Degree. 

It is true that I am representing myself. I have not hired an attorney because I cannot afford one. Victor Alfieri took everything I had. Now his attorneys are trying to get more from me -- or at least, they are trying to intimidate me and take advantage of my lack of legal representation.  

So what qualifies them as "bullies"?  They certainly have strength and power over me --- that power is their law degree and their knowledge of the California Judicial System. They shield themselves behind the "confidentiality of the case"  They use that as an excuse to bully me and to intimidate me.
I believe that it is my duty to speak out, to tell the truth about what these attorneys have done and continue doing. This specific post is my contribution to stopping this type of bullying. I know I am not the only one who has gone through an experience such as this.  I hope this post inspires those who have felt helpless in similar situations when dealing with the legal system on their own -- those who have opted to not fight or to give up due to their apparent disadvantageous position.  Please read on. 

I will only cover what attorney Jason L. Fisher has said during our conversations, what he has done or said in open court and the documents he filed. The current arbitration process is to be kept strictly confidential. I will NOT be revealing any details related to such process. I will not be disclosing any information about the attorney retained to handle this arbitration either. The only thing I will say, is that this attorney uses a friendlier and more respectful approach. It might be because this attorney is a female and can somehow relate to what I have been through.

As to what has happened in court and all the documents filed, everything is public. If you are interested in getting copies of the documents filed in court, please go to  LA COURT CASE SUMMARY and enter case BC542748. I will be sharing some specific details about what attorney Jason L. Fisher has done while handling this case. I swear that all the statements I am about to make are true to the best of my knowledge and recollection.

As I mentioned before, this case filed in Los Angeles Superior Court is public, so are the hearings and what was said during those court appearances.  I also have the right to voice my opinion --- I have Freedom of Speech.

Los Angeles Superior Court - Summary

I filed my lawsuit against Victor Alfieri on April 15, 2014. The first phone call I received from Jason L. Fisher informing me he had been retained by Alfieri was on May 16, 2014. We had an amicable conversation during which I agreed to give him more time to file a response.  That was the only friendly conversation we would ever have.

On May 30, 2014, Jason Fisher filed over 100 pages worth of documents -- Demurrer to Complaint, Motion to Strike, Proposed Order for the Demurrer and the Motion to Strike.  Yes, over 100 pages!!!  His Demurrer and Motion to Strike basically stated that the case should be dealt in arbitration.  Why wouldn't Mr. Fisher save all that time he spent drafting these documents and simply demand arbitration???

Mr. Fisher used derogatory language to describe me and labeled my allegations as "fictional."  This is an excerpt from the Motion to Strike he filed on May 30, 2014.

"However, ascertaining that basic information from the frivolous and long-winded Verified Complaint of plaintiff nearly amounts to act of futility.  The Plaintiff chose to use the California judicial system to publicize her scornful account of an alleged personal relationship.  Plaintiff's misplaced focus on irrelevant absurdities and overtly emotionally charged fictional allegations that are completely improper and immaterial has made a Motion to Strike by Defendants proper, if not necessary."

Apparently Mr. Fisher ignored the fact that my complaint was a VERIFIED complaint. I had sworn that everything contained there was true, under the penalty of perjury.  So, Mr. Fisher was calling me a liar and claiming my complaint had "irrelevant absurdities" when, in fact, such absurdities were quotes from Victor Alfieri himself, from his deposition -- which are part of an official transcript.  He also, just like Alfieri, claimed that I had made "fictional" allegations of having a relationship with Alfieri.

I have worked as an interpreter in the courts (both State and Federal) for about 20 years. I have translated hundreds, if not thousands, of orders, motions, petitions and other legal documents. And I had never seen a document drafted by an attorney that labeled the allegations as "fictional," "irrelevant" or "absurd."  I have certainly heard those words during opening and closing arguments/statements in a trial or during motions... but never as a response to a complaint.   I believe that Mr. Fisher's choice of words and length of his documents were intended to intimidate me --- which is something attorneys are supposed to do.  I am aware of it.

A colleague of mine has assured me that such language is common in court filings in California. However, I believe that those specific words that attorney Jason Fisher chose were charged with hostility -- such hostility was evident when he and I met in person for the first time.

On August 18, 2014 - We had an Ex-Parte Protective Order Hearing.  That order was granted because the judge did not take the bench. I was not even able to oppose to that order. I was expected to submit my response in writing. Please read  "The Soul of the Judicial System" .  I talked to Jason Fisher on the phone at 4:30 pm the day before this hearing. I asked him if he could give me a copy of what he was filing because all I got from him was a simple notice. He responded that I would get a copy the following day at 8:30 am, that we could discuss it then in front of the judge.  Mr. Fisher knew this judge did not take the bench for this type of motions. How do I know this? Because the clerk told me that Mr. Fisher had called the previous day. She also told me that I should have called too to ask if I needed to respond in writing.

On August 22, 2014 -- Attorney Jason Fisher sent me a threatening letter demanding I dismiss the lawsuit against Daniela Carloni, Victor Alfieri's mother.  

"Irrespective of meritless claim(s) advanced, we are bewildered by your apparent belief that you can sue Ms. Carloni here in California, and invite to contact our office to explain under what rule or legal theory you believe you can maintain a lawsuit against a foreign citizen that resides abroad with no connection to the forum state. We would request you immediately dismiss Ms. Carloni with prejudice, and if so, we believe our client will agree to a waiver of costs. Otherwise, we will pursue recovery of costs and attorney fees against you incurred in having Ms. Carloni dismissed from this matter."

Apparently Mr. Fisher's main strategy has been to threaten to recover attorney's fees from me.  He used this strategy in court and the judge clearly told him there were no credible reasons for which he could claim those fees. 

Do I believe Daniela Carloni played a role in this???? Absolutely. She was also the one who would beg me to call Victor back in June 2011, after we had broken up. She would call me via Skype, every single day. She would say to me, "Victor needs you. He loves you. He just doesn't know how to show it. Please don't abandon him."  I would then contact Victor. He would tell me (via text) to leave him alone.  I was clearly being set up for harassment. 

On November 9, 2014 -- I filed an amended complaint in which Daniela Carloni and Black Knight Entertainment were no longer defendants. I decided to drop Daniela Carloni from the complaint because I knew how complicated it would be to keep her as a defendant not because my allegations against her were meritless.  A couple of weeks later, Mr. Fisher emailed me a letter asking me to formally dismiss the claim against Daniela Carloni.  He attached the Request for Dismissal for me to sign and mail back to him. I noticed that it stated that I would be dismissing WITH prejudice -- which means I could never sue Daniela Carloni for these allegations ever again.  Why would I do that? And what type of manipulative attorney would do something like that???  When I had not returned those requests signed as he demanded, Mr. Fisher wrote to me and again threatened to seek recovery of costs and attorney's fees from me --- as if he had the right to do so.

"Thank you for your email.  The requests for dismissal were completed for you and required nothing more than your signature.  Kindly execute and return them to my office via email as you stated you would, so I can ensure they are filed promptly.  If I do not get the dismissals back from you very soon, I may have to take further action concerning those two parties, and then would have to pursue recovery of those costs/expenses incurred from you.  I would rather avoid unnecessary steps, and chasing you for money, so please sign and return both dismissal forms to me this week."

The only reason Jason Fisher offered to file the dismissals for me was to ensure that they were dismissed with prejudice. Mr. Fisher knows that if I had an attorney, I would never be advised to dismiss with prejudice.  I believe he was basically trying to trick me into doing what he wanted. I filled out my own request forms for the dismissal without prejudice and filed them in court.  Mr. Fisher was not very happy and demanded an explanation as to why my dismissal was without prejudice.

On December 10, 2014 -- Mr. Fisher filed another Demurrer and Motion to Strike my Amended Complaint. This time they were only 50 pages total.  However, Mr. Fisher got even more vicious with the adjectives and labels he used to describe me and my complaint.

"Plaintiff improperly used a 41 page Complaint, reading much like a bad romance novel, to publicize her scornful account of and bitterness over an alleged relationship."

It is interesting that Mr. Fisher kept calling my relationship with Alfieri an "alleged" relationship when Alfieri himself stated that we were VERY CLOSE friends during his deposition. Jason Fisher dared to also call my supporting facts "tales."   

On January 22, 2015 -  We had our Demurrer Hearing. In his motion, Mr. Fisher wrote:

"The issues raised in Plaintiff's FAC. unambiguously fall squarely and exclusively within the purview and language of the Production Financing Agreement arbitration clause that requires the parties to resolve all such disputes via binding arbitration."

The Demurrer was sustained mainly based on that arbitration clause.  But why would Jason Fisher refuse to stipulate to arbitration when that was what he was fighting for?  I remember the judge asking him, "Why wouldn't you stipulate to arbitration?  Isn't that what you wanted?" Please read the post "Turning a Loss Into a Win"  for the whole story.  Bottom line -  Attorney Jason L. Fisher did all this work to this point, expecting to win, to have the case dismissed and to recover attorney's fees from me.  If that was not the case and he was being paid by Alfieri, why would he refuse to accept service of the Demand for Arbitration and claim he is not Alfieri's attorney? 

On March 17, 2015

We appeared in court to give an update on the arbitration process. Please read the post Lies, Negligence, or Memory Loss? for complete story on what happened during this hearing.   I wrote it on March 19.  A day or two after I published this post, I received a call -- (the following exchange between Jason Fisher and I is NOT verbatim.  It is paraphrased but written as a conversation to make it easier to read).

A - Hello? This is Adriana.
J - This is attorney Jason Fisher.
A - Hi Jason, how are you?
J - I am calling because I heard about a blog.
A - My blog? You read it?
J - It is my understanding that my name and my law firm have been mentioned.
A - Yes, that is right. I wrote about what happened in court and how you lied to the judge. 
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J - I am calling to ask you to take down that blog.
A- The blog?  I am not taking down my blog. And I will not take that specific post down either. You know I am telling the truth.
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J - This has nothing to do with me. The problem you have is with Victor Alfieri and not with me.
A - Actually, I DO have a problem with people who lie to a judge in open court.
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A -  I will not delete that post. But what I can do is omit your name and just leave it as "Alfieri's attorney."

And that is what I did. I removed his name and kept it off my blog until recently. Why did I change my mind?  Because I FEEL that Jason L. Fisher and his law firm, Fisher Law, have "bullied" me and continue to do so. I believe that this type of conduct should not be tolerated.  Mr. Fisher has a law degree and knowledge of the court system in California. I don't have such degree. But what I do have is my voice.  

After four years dealing with this "court drama," I feel that I have gotten into this legal battle for a bigger reason -- to bring awareness of how abusive and manipulative opposing counsel can be toward a party that proceeds "pro per" in civil court. 

Bullying and unfair abusive treatment must be reported.  Nothing will change if we pretend it is not happening and ignore this issue.   Let's stop BULLYING behavior. Let's stand up and speak out. We all have the right to feel safe, respected and honored.

Disclaimer – As of October 15, 2018, all legal issues have been resolved. This resolution was reached during arbitration. There are no pending issues related to fraud or theft. The resolution was mutually agreeable. There will be no more posts written about this story.