As my colleagues have said, you appeal from the judgment. The grounds for the appeal can be error on the summary judgment potentially coupled with...

Will I be prevented from filing an amendment to a complaint in the following situation?

I agree with my colleague. The lawyer is blowing smoke. If he has answered, you will need to file a motion for leave to amend if you want to...

California- Limited Civil case jury trial- Can Defendant request jury to decide the validity of promissory note ?

There is no promissory note now, but is that because there never was one, or because it has been lost or destroyed. If its the latter, that is not...

WHY WAS I NOT NOTIFIED OF A CASE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, BUT MY EX WAS? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Someone made a mistake. If there is a shot at settlement, you should ask the Court to send you back for another mandatory settlement conference.

it can drastically affect the litigation. Proving something is forged would be devastating to the other side's credibility, and it may destroy...

Right to bring up statute of limitations defense ?

The may have lost the ground to demur on that ground, but not the right to plead it as a defense. A demurrer can only be granted if the defense is...

Co-workers saw Process Server attempt to serve me at work. Can I get protective order?

Call your ex's attorney and agree to accept email service. You will get served eventually. I seriously doubt you can get a restraining order...

How can my daughters father be added to her birth certificate while incarcerated?

If the father acknowledges paternity, there are forms that can be filled out to apply for a change to the birth certificate. You may need to go to...

My wife just took the LVN NCLEX exam but she had a wet wreckless convict back in 2011 do this stop her from getting her Licence?

The issue here is probably one of disclosure. Generally, with any professional licensing, you need to disclose prior convictions and then explain...

What are my rights in the situation below?

I would say you probably don't have any legal recourse unless you have an employment agreement, or if a union is involved. You will want to...