What costs are recoverable are listed in detail in Code of Civil Procedure section 1033.5. The prevailing party's costs can include motion filing...

The staff shouldn't have done that, but I would just call it a mistake, not an ethics violation. It seems your ex was in your attorneys office...

Can a malpractice lawsuit be reopened if agreed by the plaintiff and counsel and withdrawal has been formally filed?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. I will add that medical malpractice has a short statute of limitations, so even if the dismissal was without prejudice,...

Mr.Carpenter explained it well. When using Judicial Council forms, the Courts recommend not signing the proof of service until after it is mailed....

How too or is it worth subpoena in my situation?

You should get an attorney. Without one you are looking at a bad possible outcome. I can tell you right now that suing for perjury will lose. ...

I would describe consciousness of guilt a bit differently. Ra"ther than lying, the prototypical example is catching a suspect fleeing from the...

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Is my lawyer damaging my case?

Keep on his office. You can do so under the pretext of prepping for the MSC. The MSC will show up on his calendar, and it is probably the best...

Your question isn't entirely clear to me. If the Court found the statute had run, then that finding is binding unless appealed. The statute of...

Defendant is suing me for lawyer fees?

False claim, maybe malicious prosecution? He is blowing smoke. Malicious prosecution requires a win on the merits and a proof of malicious...

I have a LLC in CA and recently been served a subpoena. Ordering me to produce documents for a person who claims worked for me?

You can continue to contact the subpoenaing party and you can object, you can also respond to the subpoena, which will be easy. You have no...