If an attorney gives me a "Right to Arbitrate" form on the day I sign my retainer and don't have a bill yet, is it legitimate?

The answer is no, your 30 days did not begin to run if your attorney provided you with a Notice of Right to Arbitrate at the beginning of the...

Attorney for Corporation is concealing information regarding a directors' wrongdoing and self dealing.

I agree with my colleagues about filing a police report. But you should also consult a good trial attorney. The individuals may be civilly liable...

First time i motioned for setting judgement aside it was granted however when we went back to court the judge said my motion was

There is now an enforceable judgment against you. You have the right to an appeal from the order denying your motion to set aside the judgment. ...

Agency is preparing the administrative record and submitting it to Superior Court; does Petitioner get to review it prior?

Once the transcript is completed and lodged with the court, and you receive a copy, you should carefuylly review it and, if need be,compare it to...

Can denial of an application for an order for service by publication be appealed?

An order denying your application is not technically appealable, but it may be reviewable by way of a Petition for Writ of Mandate that is filed...

The rule on appellate stays upon the denial of an anti SLAPP motion is that the appeal automatically stays all further trial court proceedings on...

Sanctions as a result of motion to compel

What exactly does the sanctions order say? And when dd they produce the document - before or after the order was issued?

Is it wise to appeal a judges decision? A year long Child custody case, reviewed by 2 mediators, both of which recommended 50/50

As my colleagues suggest, no attorney can advise whether you have a meritorious appeal without learning more about the case and, in most...

Attorney filed M to W after forcing client to sign SA under duress. Until Court makes decision is he still the attorney?

What you describe may be unethical. But that is not your real problem. Your problem instead is that you are trying to force your attorney to...

Can a civil case that ended with an "Agreement Regarding Dismissal w/ Prejudice of Litigation& Mutual ReleaseClaim be re-opened?

You don't state whether you signed the agreement or whether it was entered in the courtroom before a judge with you present. If neither of these...