When a case has been filed on you how long does it take them to serve you ?

Technically speaking, service should occur within 60 days of the filing of the suit. That's according to Rule 3.110 of the California Rules of...

Do i have any legal recourse for medical abandonement in this case.

You may want to consult a medical malpractice specialist, but I am not aware of any requirement that a medical doctor keep a patient. As for the...

This question relates to a personal injury case.

Yes. Your attorney can serve objections, then file a motion to quash the subpoena(s) and/or motion for protective order. However, it all depends on...

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Lawyer on a contingent fee basis.

Yes, lots of plaintiffs' lawyers take on business litigation matters on a contingency fee basis. You may want to try calling your local plaintiffs'...

An attorney that represented my mom for medical malpractice suddenly decided not to represent her. She was just dropped.

You can't prosecute this case on your own. You need to find another lawyer that will take on your case. Ask for your file -- all of it -- from your...

How rigid is the pre-pre trial conference between parties. If the rule says to meet at least 40 days from the pretrial

It depends on the judge you have and, to a lesser extent, the type of dispute. For example, in the new personal injury case system they've...

Can I stop a deposition of a non-party witness scheduled for discovery cut-off?

I have to confess that I'm a bit unclear on the facts here. Having said that, if you think that the deposition is beyond the discovery cut-off, or...

I have a ( personal article policy) with State Farm Insurance company, my question again is what kind of attorney do I need ?

I agree with Mr. Silkman. You do NOT need a personal injury attorney. You need a bad faith attorney. This is a specialized field, so make sure you...

Can you file a civil lawsuit against an insurance company for mental anguish that had resulted from a car accident?

Your suit wouldn't be against the insurance company, but rather against the other driver (and, possibly, the trucking company he works for). I...

Can I send a subpoena now for a civil unlimited case?

You don't have to wait. You can send out your subpoenas now. Be sure to give ample notice, especially if the documents consist of personal or...