My business wants to sue a supplier for not fulfilling a written contract. What is a good hourly rate for this?

Hourly rates vary depending on the experience and skill of the attorneys, and the location. Of course, any attorney can ask whatever they want. ...

Probate process vs. being a personal representative. Can you become a personal representative before you start probate process?

You can commence as one type of administration and then switch it if you discover the estate assets are different than anticipated.

Apart from the actual accounting of assets in probate process, how long it usually take just to become personal representative?

Typically not long, but it can vary a lot. If you have a clear right to it and no one objects, it should not take long. Probate CAN be expensive...

Do you have to file an answer before going to pre trial mediation in florida

The referral to mediation won't generally create or eliminate a need to answer. Is this a small claims case?

I live in Florida, and want to sue someone living in California in an unlimited civil case?

I agree with Mr. Bonderud. One of the things that would bear on jurisdiction is where performance was due. Note that verbal contracts can be hard...

Do I need a lawyer?

I am sorry for your loss. If you are looking to change the law you may want to contact your legislators.

What a tragic set of events. Yes, you can sue. Before you do that, you may want to make a claim on your insurance. They may cover you and even...

I have a lawyer who knew a hearing set with judge for possession, went and filed electronic eviction with the clerk

Can you clarify your question? You mention a lot of facts but most of them are not clear. Exactly what did he or she do? In general if you can...

I got harassing calls six hours from a guy,called back his dad who complained to the state attorney ,got summons,what to expect?

You don't say what the complaint against you was or what you said. You should retain counsel. I would take this seriously.

Mother signed a quit claim deed to my name a year ago, I have not recorded it yet. Have one sibling, what happens if she dies?

If your mom had capacity and gave the deed of her own volition why are you waiting to record it?