Motion to Compel & Request for Sanctions

You may consider first contacting the other attorney to cancel the motions now that they have received the discovery answers. Sometimes that works...

When writing a letter (to an attorney) and there is a need to mention other peoples' names, do you need to get permission?

It is not clear why you are writing a letter or report to your friend's attorney. If you have any relevant facts that bear on the matter for which...

How do i collect money owed to me from a business that is closing when i have a court judgment against them?

Tough problem. Many judgments go uncollected because of the very issue you are facing. The closing of the business does NOT automatically mean...

False advertising lawsuits

Check their website, perhaps there are restrictions that apply. Otherwise, I am sure that you asked the offices you called as to why they would not...

If the creditor of a judgment dies before collecting, can a family member become the new creditor?

While your Mom is alive, she can assign the debt to anyone (another adult, relative or not). You can write up an assignment and have her sign it....

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Estate planning question

The general advice that you may receive from practitioners to this forum will not be of much use. You truly need to consult with your accountant...

What is the court procedure for issuing a subpoena duces tecum?

Look at the California Judicial Council forms under Subpoenas. Here is a short cut link: http://www.courts.ca.gov/formname.htm The subpoenas...

Deposition Procedure

I agree with my colleagues as to their answers provided. I would only add that it is costly to chase every lead and concern in a case. You must...

How many preparation hours can an expert witness charge for?

Just because the expert's testimony was distilled to two hours, does not mean, in and of itself, that the preparation work was unnecessary or...

I have a question about dismissal without prejudice:

No effect upon the second case filed as you dismissed it without prejudice. The statute of limitations, of course, continued to run until the...