When is it advisable to simply "cut and run" in a civil litigation?

First of all, the mediator can't force you to settle the case. Second of all, you don't know what the mediator is telling the other side. They...

Do I need to attend a mediation that has not been court ordered?

You answered your own question. The reasons you might want to go to mediation are that your mom has been ruining your qualify of life, and is...

Why would you prefer to have the judge decide this question for you, rather than try to come to an arrangement that both you and your ex can agree...

Why would an ADR Mediator be against my bringing counsel to a mediation session?

I agree that this would be a great question to ask the mediator in advance. The mediator might tell you he is not frustrated, and it is fine for...

Am I required to disclose the name of anyone I spoke to about my lawsuit or any aspect of it?

In general they are allowed to find out the names of people you spoke to about your case, unless there is a privilege involved, like the spousal...

I just recieved a SUBPOENA WHAT DO I DO????

Call the attorney who subpoenaed you to find out when you might actually have to appear and to discuss the questions they might want to ask. It...

Mediation agreed to settlement on contract

One question is whether you had a valid and binding settlement agreement that you put on the record in open court. In other words, you might need...

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What makes you think that the cure for a bad experience in litigation is going to lie in more litigation? At some point you might have to consider...

Can opposing counsel call me for cross-examination if I don't take the stand on direct exam b/c I'm acting as my own attorney?

Don't get hung up on whether it's called direct or cross-examination. Just get ready to answer the questions.

I'm 75% owner of a business/property Can I fire Mediator/ now arbitrator

Arbitration is based on an agreement. You need to look at the arbitration agreement to see what you agreed to, what the scope of arbitration is,...

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