Can an expert witness for defense ask direct questions of the claimant, in a civil suit, without claimant having counsel there?

That sounds absurd given only the facts you've stated.

Is filing a motion with the Discovery Office considered the same as filing with the District Court?

I am not sure your exact procedural situation is clear from the facts stated in your question; however if you are still in the phase leading up to...

Can I Opt Out of a Settlement After I Submit A Opt In Form?

As with many things, the answer is: "it depends." We'd need more facts to be more helpful. For example, every class action has a deadline to take...

What should I do if I received a "3 -day notice of intent to take default"?

You need to see a lawyer ASAP - if you cannot afford one, visit Washoe Legal Services for possible no charge legal aid representation. Good luck!

How likely is it that a lawyer will take on a plaintiff with a retaining lien from a case if it has to be taken back to court?

The prospective new lawyer will usually count the amount of the retaining lien as a likely deduction from the gross fee that may be recovered....

What liability do I have, as a home owner, if a contractor or his employee is injured or killed while working on my property?

I second all the points made by Mr. Hedge and urge you that not attending to those is a setup for a train wreck if there's an injury or death.

What is the process of wrongful death elder abuse case filed in june2016. demurers filed to strike some of plantifs ? what doest

There is no such thing in Nevada as a "demurrer" although there is a very similar thing called a motion to dismiss. It sure sounds like you need...

Go to the State Bar of Nevada website and find the form for complaining and reporting lawyer misconduct. Mediations are confidential and...

Do they have a case against us?

That is much too complicated to discuss on the web. You should immediately seek out an experienced commercial litigation attorney, of which there...

Is there anything at all I can do?

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