Do I first need to have the summons/complaint served on defendant before I can apply for

Generally, serving the defendant would be a necessary first step. But, it may depend on what you are trying to accomplish. I can't imagine what...

Is it legal to simply close the current small claim that was restored to active status and file a new one?

You could dismiss the case and re-file as long as you are not outside the statute of limitations. But you probably don't need to do that. Just...

Get another attorney and let him or her handle this. In my experience, in almost every case that minor's counsel is appointed, one of the parties...

Transfer of Venue

More facts would be needed. If you live here, why would you want to go to New York? You should contact an attorney for a consultation.

What can we do

The storage company probably has a record of whoever bought the unit. Ask them. If the sale was improper, you may have a claim against the...

Are disputes with a HA limited to the small claims court or can they betaken to a limited jurisdiction court if there are other

Yes, you can bring claims against your HOA in superior court. You should contact an attorney before doing so. If you sue, and lose, you could end...

You could contact the attorney and work something out. You could file a motion to quash the subpoena or for a protective order. You could...

What do i do from here? i have been served wit papers and i dont know what ti respond with.

It may depend on what the claims are in the lawsuit. Even though you have not been providing services, it is possible that something you did 4...

How do i sue him or the department because he refused to give me his name?

Contact Yahoo and report this to them. Although it was unprofessional, I don't know that there is any sort of actionable claim here.

Can I submit to the court that the subpoena is not valid due to the technicality. I hope to delay the date of deposition.

That mistake will probably not be sufficient to render the subpoena invalid. The proper response to challenge a subpoena is to file a motion for...