How does a lawyer withdraw his representation in a probate proceeding, and does it require court approval?

Either you sign the substitution of attorney (which does not require court approval), or your attorney has to file a motion to be released. But...

Does motion to reconsider worth it?

A Motion for Reconsideration is proper only if you provide new or different law or facts. It is not a vehicle to simply re-argue matters already...

More information is needed - what kind of case is it? What is the "application" for? What reasons were given for the continuances? But generally...

Is it coercion for an attorney to cap his fees if I settle? (trust litigation)

I agree with Mr. Seal that this situations is ripe for a second opinion. As an appellate attorney who represents litigants who lost at trial and...

I have a question about a timing issue in filing an appeal?

The rule is the rule. It was your responsibility as the moving party to assure that the ruling was issued on time, or that a notice of appeal was...

How to request payment after settlement agreement?

There are all good questions, but cannot be answered in the abstract. Much depends on the specific terms of the agreement that you reach. You...

There is no form. You must instead draft a Motion to Vacate Dismissal and Reinstate Appeal, providing good cause for the delay or other problems. ...

What kind of lawyer should I be looking for?

Generally speaking, you probably should retain a probate litigation attorney, as these matters are governed by the Probate Code.

I agree with Mr. Robinson. If you are considering signing the document, you should consider having your own attorney review it first so that you...

Can Settlement Conference Officers enforce settlements and/or sanction unreasonable plaintiffs?

The purpose of an MSC is to determine if the parties - who by then were not able to settle the case through informal discussions - can now reach...