You will need to file a memorandum of points and authorities and a separate statement. You have your work cut out for you. For a cautionary...

If your motion is timely (often a BIG if) , the court will rule on it prior to your next hearing. You may find this blog post informative:...

You have received the best advice from my two colleagues. Ignore it at your peril.

The SOL for attorney malpractice is at CCP 340.6. It is highly fact dependent. I doubt any attorney will advise you regarding it without a retainer...

Can a pro per person conduct depositions? Can a Pro Per person in civil court do everything a lawyer can do?

"Can a Pro Per person in civil court do everything a lawyer can do?" -- Generally, yes. However, there are a few restrictions. You cannot serve...

I want to fire my lawyer, but if the lawyer refuses or delays signing the Sub Atty form, what can I do?

In my experience, by the time a client wants to "fire" their lawyer, they're behind the eight ball. Prepare the substitution of attorney yourself...

Your case sounds like a dead-bang loser. The only way you can avoid a judgment for costs, if you lose, is a stipulation (with perhaps a signed...

No, a party to a lawsuit cannot serve the summons and complaint. It must be served by an adult that is not a party to the action. However, you...

How you will address the opposition depends on the arguments you will be making. Reply in the way that will be easiest for the judge to understand...

A lawyer opposing my discovery motion is seeking sanctions to the tune of thousands. How should I respond?

Legal arguments are made in motons, opposition, and reply. Since you made the motion, you have the opportunity to file a reply (not a declaration)...