I understand part of your question: "plaintiff appears by counsel" simply means that a lawyer appeared in the stead of the plaintiff, who might or...

Can a dismissed civil court case be re-opened in another state with the same parties involved in the suit?

Assuming the action was dismissed without prejudice, and the alternative state's statute of limitations has not yet expired, yes, this could...

If a Lawyer lies to the courts about serving you a court date what happens and what can I do I lost custody over it .

If you can factually prove that the lawyer's statement to the court was intentionally misleading and untruthful, you should bring this to the...

How should I go about finding a disability lawyer? I'm not sure if the big TV lawyers are the way to. how do I find the best?

I would first conduct an Avvo "Find a Lawyer" search for disability lawyers in and near your hometown. Once you have a preliminary list of...

I want to sue San Bernardino County

You cannot sue a county, or the state, because of a judge's ruling that you do not like, even if you strongly believe that the judge got it wrong;...

How long does it take for a person to be served papers that lives in another country

This is a complicated question, which we may not be able to answer with certainty in this Q&A forum. If you filed this action in state court,...

Can food lion be sued for personal injury if a customer information was mixed in with warrants for arrest?

I see no basis for establishing Food Lion's liability, based on these facts. You can always consult with a local litigator to discuss this in more...

Is a Pro Bono attorney under the same guidelines as a paid attorney in that they should return my calls and communicate with me?

Pro bono attorneys have the same ethical responsibilities to clients that paid attorneys do, whether this extends to competence, diligence,...

How do I know what bar association to file my complaint against my lawyers? And when I get a withdrawal letter what do I do?

I recommend first consulting with a local ethics/professional responsibility or legal malpractice lawyer, so that you can share with him/her all...

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How to find a right attorney for me

Your instincts are probably right, and you probably do need to continue your research. If you have not already, use Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" search...