Anyone can sue anyone. Filing a lawsuit as a result of this incident however, even if you’re “successful,” would present significant difficulties...

Motion to Stay

Leave to file and a Motion to Stay are two different pleadings, and likely have little to do with one another. The content of the motion to stay...

Can I file Discovery against defendant when 20 days left for all discovery completed?

You can serve the discovery and simultaneously seek a discovery extension. You should ask the other side if they will consent to the extension...

What is my recourse if Defendant discloses my settlement offer to the Court to impugn me?

That information is 100% inadmissible. The other party and/or his counsel should be admonished, and the information disregarded.

The Court has final say on any plea deal and must accept it in order for the deal to become effective.

If my lawyer asks to be withdrawn from my case...?

If you are not opposing his withdrawal it should be a formality to get the order signed. Though some judges take longer than others even with...

If you've survived Summary Judgment, your next step is trial. Some judges may require settlement discussions/mediation. It also depends on the...

Discovery answers of a Party in a Federal Case be used as evidence/valid in another court/case? Or it is only to initial case?

Discovery responses are typically made under oath. They are sworn statements that CAN be used, for various purposes. Often, statements made in...

When you're faced with something like that it can be gut wrenching, awful, embarrassing. It has likely made you genuinely angry and also...

Is it possible to ask for a different judge ?

You likely can file a motion to have the judge recuse himself. Every state has different rules but generally you will need to have a viable basis...