Can a lawyer request special interrogatories/admissions within 30 days, if we arent at trial yet? Am I obligated to do it?

The answer to both your questions are "yes." Any party to a lawsuit can send written interrogatories and admissions to the other party prior to a...

If the judge gave me 15 days to amend does that start on day of hearing or on day of service of notice by moving party?

I agree with both my colleagues on this question. It's 15 days starting from the day after the hearing unless one side was ordered to send out...

You should speak with a criminal defense attorney immediately. The answer to your question will require an attorney to go over specifics of your...

Does a motion to compel my deposition have merit if I tried to reschedule but attorney refused?

Your best option is to try and work out a date the other side will agree to so the motion is no longer necessary. Assuming that is simply not...

I bought a 2002 acura tl from craigslist California and the ad stated the car was a clean title and excellent running condition.

From what you are saying, it sounds like the seller may have sold you a vehicle that he knew was in bad condition. It also sounds like the seller...

Yes you can seek sanctions. The sanctions would essentially be what Mr. Chen outlined in his answer and would not include attorneys...

Yes you can certainly ask for an extension, and if the attorney is reasonable he/she should provide it. When you make the request, put it in...

I forged a check that didn't belong to me, and I know this is a felony. How much time am I looking at?

You should not discuss this particular matter on a public forum. I suggest you find an attorney to assist you with this as soon as possible.

If a summary of judgment was filed by the defendants and the plaintiffs answered and the plaintiffs liens have been paid off

I don't mean to sound offensive, but I don't understand your question. I think you may be conflating a judgment with a summary judgment but I...

Motion for Summary of Judgment was received from the defense attornery. My attorney answered with an expert witness.

You really don't have enough facts to make this a question that can be answered. The part about liens being paid really does not make sense to me....