Do you need to be a lawyer to make a video deposition or be involved in a lawsuit first?

While you will likely not be able to compel a pre-suit deposition, you may be able to obtain limited pre-suit discovery via CPLR 3102. Best of luck.

In civil litigation, absent a subpoena, just how much can a lawyer look into your finances?

If the litigation was used as a ploy to get to your information you should certainly raise that issue with the court. Having said that, my...

In order to ensure that the process is done correctly, you should consult with the attorney who initially set up the trust or find other counsel....

Looking for a attorney to help with my social security

Unfortunately, we are unable to refer attorneys via this service. Try looking for an attorney through the "find a lawyer" tab above. Best of luck.

Are there any appellate attorneys in New York who would take a case on contingency? Medical malpractice / wrongful death case.

Unfortunately, we cannot recommend attorneys on this service. Try searching for appellate attorneys on the find attorney tab.

What kind of court does not allow spectators/public audience?

Generally speaking, there is a great public interest court cases. Only in rare occasions will a matter be sealed from the public eye.

Can I break my lease/ withhold rent if my landlord has not addressed issues within the home Specifically water damage / flooding

You may be able to get out of the lease if the conditions render the premises uninhabitable. You should consult with real estate counsel.

After môre than 6 years .i'll have right to fire my attorney?? because I won't to find another one it is not easy

It appears the matter is still active/being litigated. You should note that it is not unlikely that litigation may take some time before you obtain...

What is a affirmative defenses and objection to non-joinder

From Wikipedia: "An affirmative defense to a civil lawsuit or criminal charge is a fact or set of facts other than those alleged by the plaintiff...

How to make a motion to extend time to perfect an appeal?

The appropriate procedure may be department specific -- it may be as simple as a letter or otherwise require the more formal making of an...