Attorneys get paid double for contingency and 'attorney fees'?

Attorneys cannot charge both a contingency fee and hourly fees awarded by the court in the same case. This is generally considered to be an...

I have not recieve civil summon, but only a letter from some lawyers letting me know neighbour has filed a lawsiut against me

The hearing coming up is probably an order to show cause re: failure to serve summons and complaint. Usually this prompts the plaintiff to serve...

Yes, your former attorney needs to sign that form. My guess is that he or she would be happy to sign it because it relieves him or her of any...

If i caught a company scamming customers systematically and I myself have been impacted monetarily..

Its possible that you have a potential class action or qui tam case. If so, there is a good chance a lawsuit could be filed which would force the...

If wife passed away before placing home in Trust, how do I transfer the home to the Trust?

When your wife passed away, you became the sole owner of the property because you held title as joint tenants. You could now transfer the property...

Ordinarily, attorney's fees are not recoverable in civil actions. The exception is if there is contract between you and the defendant which...

How do I file the business title for small claims on a dentist?

I would just name him individually. A dba is not a business entity (it is the individual doing business as). If he has a corporation or LLC, it...

If you have comprehensive coverage on your auto policy, make a claim on your own insurance. Your insurance company will get it back from the...

Will a judge act on a demurrer before the demurrer hearing date?

You can either file a first amended complaint before the hearing, or you can file an opposition to the demurrer. You should not do both. If you...

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You cannot buy insurance coverage for a loss that has already occurred. If your rental coverage is two day, that is all you get. However, if the...