I have never heard of service being considered "perfected" by the method you describe. For this kind of matter, in person delivery, mail delivery,...

Do lawyers share the case law they plan to reference in support of their case in discovery?

Rarely does case law bear directly on discovery; I stress the word "directly" because the Rules of Civil Procedure are usually very clear about...

The answer is most likely yes, as long as your local rules allow it. Whenever there is pending litigation, an attorney must notice his/her Motion...

What can I do to represent myself in a productive way since I cannot afford an attorney?

Thank you for posting such a thoughtful, honest question. I sympathize with your dilemma, and daily lament that many good people like you feel...

What do elder law lawyers charge an hour and what do they charge for dealing with my brother

I recommend your looking at a dozen or so elder law attorneys, if not more, using Avvo's "Find a Lawyer" tool. Look specifically at such attorneys...

How can I get the house out of my name and in my brother name?

With local counsel advising you, I recommend several possible approaches: first, if you want the house in your brother's name, you can have a...

Can I legally through the courts evict my nephew and his girlfriend out of the home since I have the letter of aminatration?

If you have Letters of Administration from the Clerk of New Hanover Superior Court, you have broad authority over your late mother's estate. You...

Now that a final order has been issued, can I file a counterclaim against the Plaintiff with the new facts discovered?

You cannot do this as a counterclaim; that time has passed, since the final order from Lawsuit One is in hand. However, you can bring a new...

Is it possible for a spouse to change their deceased partners last will & testament even with a diagnosis of having dementia?

Testators can change their wills, either by republication or by subsequent codicil, while alive and mentally competent; other persons cannot, no...

Fell at work broke my right ankle and left heal what should i do?

I strongly advise an initial consultation with a local workers compensation attorney. S/he will be able to best advise you on where to go from...