Can a car service place repossess my vehicle?

In order to seize your vehicle due to nonpayment of a debt, the business would have to go to court and win a judgement and then go through separate...

Am I truly at risk of some kind of civil litigation over a review posted in a public forum?

It sounds like your review is your opinion which is protected. You are entitled to your opinion and the business owner is entitled to his....

There is no automatic right to have someone who is not your attorney sit with you at the table, however you can make the request to the Judge.

How you depose a person who is not really existing? What can be done if the defendant is not cooperating or allowing to depose?

If the person does not exist, they can not be deposed. You want to depose the person who signed the fictitious name or someone in the organization...

If you have a reasonable belief that there is relevant evidence in her facebook account then you can ask for information through the discovery...

Will we be able to reopen the case and continue with a different attorney?

Usually if the Plaintiff does not appear then the case is dismissed, however you should check with the court to find out what happened.

Do I need a lawyer for child custody litigations?

It is always good to have a lawyer for child custody because of the ramifications of losing the case. This is particularly true if the child's...

How many hours is a pro bono attorney entitled to work?

There are no particular number of hours required, however all attorneys have a duty to competently represent their clients. An attorney can bring...

What can I do? Can I file a small claim lawsuit on him for the property damage?

You can bring a small claims action, however you will still have the same issues of proof. You should bring the ticket that you mention and any...

Can discussing facts and law hurt with your opponent undermine settlement talks?

Anyone can discuss anything in settlement talks. If someone is citing case law, it is perhaps an attempt to let you know what they feel the...