If I file an action civl against a defendant and dismiss w/o prejudice can the attorney thy had seek atty fees from me?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that it seems that the attorney maybe threatening you with sanctions for bringing a case that the attorney...

My consulting agreement was terminated today. No notifocation, they were supposed to give 15 day notice

It seems from your summary that you would like to know if there has been a breach of your agreement. It is unclear from your summary, however,...

You should ask for a fully executed agreement. (Note: venues sometimes sign after the fact.) If the agreement was not signed, you have an argument...

As my colleague noted, unless your agreement with the contractor provides for a date by which all work is to be completed, there is no expiration...

What type of lawyer specializes in the situation I am having and what are my chances in court?

I agree with my colleague. I would add that the difficulty you will have is the agreement in question is verbal. Enforcing an oral contract is...

Opposing Counsel did not provide required Privilege Logs, after notifying them, what is the next step?

I agree with my colleague. If you spoke with counsel for your adversary and tried but could not reach a resolution, then you have to memorialize...

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What does all this mean?

The show cause order (in substance, you received an order to show cause) was sent because the court thinks that the case has not been sufficiently...

Can I use answers from 1st summons?

Yes. You can use the same answers, so long as they apply to the same allegation in the prior complaint. It is always best to compare each...

Can I just cite the statute or code in my pleading (civil) COA and is this sufficiently plead or do I have to cite the entire

The section of the code is what counts. If it helps with your pleading, you can selectively quote from the section.

Can I be legally held responsible for not showing up to court if I have never been served papers?

You should appear at the hearing. At the hearing, you should tell the court that you were not served with the papers and are prejudiced by the...