I have a commercial tenant who has been doing a character assassination, in writing, on me over the past few months.

Without damages your libel case would be a mistake to bring and you would end up paying money but probably not being able to recover...

Counsel filed a motion for continuance but no trial date has been set. What does this mean? How do I set trial?

Read the Rules of Civil Procedure, linked below. Find rule 1.440. Follow it. The judge should set the case for trial.

If the crash was in Florida, the person who injured you gets a set-off for the PIP paid. There is a statute that changes the common-law collateral...

I am being sued for negligent entrustment by someone in a car accident with my then ex-wife. What is my responsibility?

There was a recent appellate decision that is not distinguishable from your situation: You are liable for your ex-wife's negligence in driving the...

Who covers mediation / trial presentation material in a personal injury case?

That is between your lawyer and you. It is covered by your contract with your lawyer. It is unusual to pay for for trial exhibits on a percentage...

General release signed and now being sued. Can the person still do this/

If you were a released party, the case is frivolous. If not, the case may proceed. In either event, you need to notify your insurance company...

I received a notice of default last document filed was a notice of dropping party.....what is my first step to appeal

File a "Notice of Appeal." But, from the facts relayed, I cannot determine whether an appeal is well-taken, or even appropriate at this time.

there is probably no legal malpractice claim, because you can still file suit. There might be a claim if the previous lawyer did (or did not do)...

Possibly. The poor security has to be a cause of the crime to support a case. In your situation that may be so. If your damages are big enough you...

Is there some type of doctor malpractice law suit ???

Find a lawyer in Ecuador to evaluate the case. The potential defendants probably cannot be sued in any US court, and the law of Ecuador would...