If something is required before "initiation of litigation", does that mean before filing an actual lawsuit?

No. A law suit is initiated by the filing of a complaint or, depending on your court, a statement of claim. Such a document states the allegations...

That the other side "loves" the arbitrator is an entirely insufficient ground to recuse him. After all, what you really want is an arbitrator that...

Can we sue our Pastor for praying that witches and warlocks leave the church and for having a body guard? In Alabama. Good idea?

To find a lawyer with much experience with the witch thing, a starting point would be 17th Century New England. As to the other issues, you need a...

Can a public figure sue someone for defamation several states away, by filing their complaint in a circuit court in their state?

This is not a simple question. An answer requires consideration of the Arizona Long Arm Statute and its jurisdictional reach, whether statements on...

How do I send a cease and desist letter, to someone trying to get me fired?

When people make false claims to an employer in an effort to have the employee fired, there are several claims that can be made against them....

Can a pro per litigant call expert witnesses for their trial ?

My first observation is how did you spend $300,000 on counsel and be at the state in your case that you seem to be at. Custody cases can be...

How do I compel discovery in civil case after arbitration?

You say that you are challenging an arbitrator's decision. If that was a final decision on the merits of the case, then you are probably out of...

I was contacted by a Michael King, Victoria, Ashley, and Sarah from Financial litigation Service

First of all, the conduct of this collection agency is outrageous, a likely violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and some states' statutes....

If my attorney was dishonest with me and made me unable to sue the state can I sue him

Any time an attorney is negligent, for example missing a statute of limitations deadline, he or she is subject to a law suit by the client. By the...

How costly would it to be to arbitrate this? What are my options? I will gladly pay them the half but not two thirds.

A missing item in your factual recitation is whether the "team" agreed to the 50/50 split. You do not say that it was agreed to by the "team" or...

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