Demurrers are generally a big waste of time, unless your complaint is so defective that you don't have a case at all, and in that case it would...

Anything that the parties think is important can be considered in mediation. There are no rules of evidence and no limitations on what parties can...

Is there a way to talk to a mediator after mediation?

There is no rule against ex parte communication with the mediator. But remember that the mediator is not deciding your case for you. The mediator...

Plaintiff may go from pro se to attorney in California (Kern Co.) Civil matter. How much notice must he give prior to trial?

Courts will almost always allow an unrepresented party to get an attorney, because it is much easier for the court to have counsel in a case, and...

Judge took deemed admissions off calendar as "moot". Both parties were at hearing.

It's hard to answer this without reviewing the file, but most likely the summary adjudication was granted on some basis that made the answers to...

My company indemnified me but I want to ask for appointment of separate counsel. I do not believe I am being treated unbiased

All you have to do is tell the company's attorney that you do not agree to his continuing to represent you and that you think he has a potential...

I live in California, answer to my complaint was filed. After, I discovered a date on my complaint was wrong. How do I fix it?

Don't want to file a motion or hire an attorney? Then just send a written message to the other side notifying them that there is a typo in your...

How do I get statements of funds used and refund of unused funds...case opened 3/12, mediated 8/13 no response to demand letter

You could tell the attorney that if you do not get a response you will file a complaint with the State Bar. And if you do finally have to write to...

I filed a civil cad re: wrongful termination pro per, prior to my deadline of filing & not being able to find a lawyer right off

My rule on form interrogatories: it's almost always less trouble to answer them than fight about them. Just answer them as best you can. If you...

You could ask the other side for more time to answer. It never hurts to get more time, and the other side will usually agree. And in that...