Defendant'sMotion to Dismiss/Demurrer- if denied in full, can plaintiff recover atty and other fees? thank you.

First, nether side will be entitled to an attorneys fee award unless there is a contract between you with an "attorneys fees clause", or you are...

Help! I've been defamed and looks like the defendant, at least in part, intends to use a "public figure" defense.

To answer your ultimate question first, yes you could be considered a public figure if the "false claims" relate to your role as an officer of a...

I received a remitter to pay respondents court costs. I lost my appeal. I am on disability. Am I exempt from these fees?

In addition to Mr. Fitch's answer: the remitittur itself is not an order that you pay any particular amount of appeal costs. The opposing party...

When is it ok to call the Bar?

What you are describing is a dispute over the fees charged in relationship to the value of the services received. It is not a criminal matter, but...

You are mixing up two different legal concepts. The lack of consideration is a defense to a claim for breach of contract. If a party wants to...

How likely is it for a case to be appealed?

You may be confusing the right to have an appeal heard, with the likelihood that the appeal will succeed. Nearly all court orders and judgements...

My first Lawyer was hired on contingency. She quit before collections. Do I really owe her 40% still or just reasonable fees?

Here are some thoughts on your situation: First, worst case scenario for you (as you describe the situation) is 27%. But right now, you...

My ex husband owes $300,000 since divorce in 2008. We have a judgment. His home is for sale. Can a lien be placed on house

Not only do you need the help of an attorney, but under these circumstances and the amounts due, you might be able to retain an attorney to accept...

CA Can motion to request vacate or stay orders in Superior court while appeal pending be brought as ex parte hearing?If not how?

Your post is much too general to be answered without extensive further information. Here are some reasons why: First, most but not all...

Can someone give me information about filing an attorney malpractice lawsuit?

If in fact you lost custody and child support was increased because your attorney failed to oppose the RFO or appear at trial, you should...