When you file a civil lawsuit in criminal court due to diversity, what state does your lawyer need to be able to practice?

The attorney simply needs to be admitted to the federal district court in which the case will be heard. It does not matter which state they...

Counsel can often ask a wide variety of questions in depositions and opposing counsel or you “pro se” can object to preserve the ability to have...

I am required to appear for deposition? but now i live in different state?

The answer may depend on whether you are a plaintiff or defendant or a witness. You should be aware that if you do not appear for a court ordered...

Family law: can an in pro per litigant get evidence into court?

Evidentiary admissibility can be very complex. Generally a court prefers witness testimony because documents can not be cross examined. A party has...

NYS civil suit. At depositions, plaintiff's atty didn't depose me.

Generally both attorneys depose. Depositions are the best opportunity to gather information and determine the position of the opposing party. They...

Can I appeal my federal sentencing based on my attorney not sending to the Court in his memorandum or in any other way info

An attorney must consult with clients and those clients make decisions on certain aspects of a criminal case, such as whether to enter into a plea...

If caught, you could be sent to prison. Depending on exactly how you violated your probation, there could be additional penalties. You have the...

In the state of NY does a business need an attorney to sue a civilian?

It would be important to know who is suing you and why. Is this a veterinarian suing you for nonpayment of a bill? Depending on the amount of the...

I want to sue Time Warner Cable is it possible

It would be important to know what harm you have suffered. If the harm is just that some people do not know a current e-mail address for you, that...

I don't have defendant's current home address and phone number and I have questions about this issue.

It sounds like you already filed a report. You should provide police with all of the contact information that you have. They maintain databases and...