I'm going to go out on a limb here. A good number of people in sober facilities are on parole for prior problems relating to their addiction. ...

I agree with my colleague here. I'll only add a bit of practical advice. (And don't tell my clients). Legal billing is notoriously flexible. If...

Do I need an attorney for a 9th circuit appeal case that has already been filed- I've already done their questionnaire etc.

Yes a lawyer would be a very good idea here. As a quick example, you mention responding to a questionnaire, but that is not how you handle an...

When does the time START to run when filing a Motion For Reconsideration ? (in a Superior Court of CA civil case)???

CCP 1008(a) defines the filing time as: "within 10 days after service upon the party of written notice of entry of the order." Now be careful with...

Can I sue my landlord for turning my electric off denying Edison to fix it cutting my cable wires 10 x’s slashing tires 7x’s

If you have a valid lease, and your landlord is cutting your power off, then he is breaching your lease agreement. There are certain basic...

What is my course of action that I can take against my ex wife’s attorney?

To put it mildly, it is really none of your business who represents your ex. I can't say why a substitution of counsel would or would not have...

"Exploding deadlines" are important and necessary tools in discovery disputes: "Dear Mr. Scrooge, as described in my letter below, you have...

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The details matter here. I'll try and go through some of the big ones, but it would really help you to have an attorney versed with your...

Do I need to be served the judgement on top of the summons ?

In most counties, the Sheriffs have a civil division that serves process. It is often a more economical way to serve papers than with a private...

If you amend your complaint, then the time to answer is re-opened and the Defendant gets another shot at responding. While I agree with Mr. Tokar...