I need to serve an Answer and Cross-Complaint by mail. Do I need to serve the documents with court file stamps on them, or can

Normal practice is to serve without the "stamp."

Possibly, in certain circumstances, a seller may keep the security deposit. Assuming this is residential real estate and that you agreed to and...

Am I required to pay an attorney for services where I never signed a fee agreement even though I asked for one?

In California, State Bar Rules require attorneys to have written fee agreements with their clients if they believe that the scope of services...

Can I call a miss trial ,and ask for a new judge if I feel he is not being fair or if I feel hes predjadice

Both answers above by my colleagues are spot on. If you don't like the judge's ruling; you can appeal. That is the process.

Must an interrogatory be answered if I had concurrently filed a motion to challenge it? Do I wait for the court to rule first?

If you want to "challenge" an interrogatory, the normal practice is to object and provide the legal grounds for the objection - i.e. calls for...

Is there value in striking defendants affirmative defenses?

Without specifics, it is impossible to answer this question. Whether or not there is value depends on what is alleged in the complaint; the...

Very hostile environment to work in. Sexual harassment continues by multiple people in the company over 4 years

From the facts, it seems you have strong claims for harassment, hostile work environment, etc... Consult with an attorney right away to ensure you...

What kind of attorney do i need to seek for elder abuse,fruad,an estsate not taken into probate an yet selling personal items.

Because your mother has passed, what you need is a probate attorney. Hopefully your mother had a Will. Whether she had a will or not, a probate...

Whose Land Is Whose? Land Partnership Nightmare! Fear of Adverbial Usage or Ingress.

You raise multiple issues. Best course of action is to consult a local real estate attorney who can help to clear up ownership (title) issues as...

Are Ca. Attorneys required to carry mal practice insurance if so where would I locate a listing.

As others above stated, there is no requirement that attorneys carry malpractice insurance in California. However, if an attorney does not have...