What type of lawyer do I need to help me through the mediation, arbitration, and possible civil or criminal process

Change the locks, hire a new property manager, report the loss to your insurance company, and most likely write it off as a business expense. If...

What's the rush? Your case is probably not set for trial for a year or more. It will not hurt you to agree to reasonable extensions of time, and...

I see some posting about Lawyer had asked their client not to contact other party during a litigation. Can anyone explain why?

If what you want to do is to perpetuate the vicious cycle of hostility and distrust that is fostered by litigation, then by all means you should...

Pro Per Civil Unlimited - Do I need to provide the Defendant's Attorney a copy of the Mediation Statement ?

I am generally a believer in direct communication between the parties. Parties and attorney should not be afraid to communicate with each other....

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Can an opposition to summary judgment be amended?

Technically the court doesn't have to consider any papers you filed after the deadline. On the other hand, if you were to file either a...

Case-law that reflects any instance where I subpoena party for deposition, but opposing counsel seeks later date then deposed me

You noticed the deposition first. You can certainly take the position that the deposition you noticed should go first. You would do that by calling...

Central District Court of CA: In civil litigation, is there such a thing as a frivolous trial brief?

Asserting claims that are time barred is not frivolous because the statute of limitations can be waived, and there might be other ways around it.

I know everyone thinks that sending meet and confer letters and written responses (whether by mail or email makes no difference) satisfies the...

Plaintiff is interested in a couple of mediators, so is the defendant. How can they make a decision?

There is an argument for going with the mediator that the other side likes. The theory is that they are more likely to listen and be persuaded by...

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This question relates to litigation in a personal injury case.

How does the defense attorney know that the symptoms you are currently experiencing are completely related to that previous injury, unless he asks?...