Last minute statements thrown out?

Expert witness information must be exchanged but only if there is a request (demand) to do so. If you do not do this, or don't do it on time, then...

What is the standard of fees FOR Experience APPEALS ATTORMEY ,. Filing For opening brief and response to response response ?

If you entered into an hourly retainer agreement with your appellate lawyer, 10k is very easy to get to. At $400 an hour, that is at best 25 hours...

International Jurisdiction.

If you appear in a case, you have consented to jurisdiction. In future cases, you cannot avoid jurisdiction by simply refusing to acknowledge...

Do most attorneys send non-engagement letters or notices?

Non-engagement letters are a good practice to make sure that everyone is clear that there is no attorney client relationship, but they are not a...

When moving party fails to appear at his motion to vacate a final order; must trail court vacate it's order denying the motion ?

It could motion for reconsideration under CCP 1008 (if done quickly), or more likely a motion to set aside the dismissal under CCP 473(b): "The...

Dealing with embellished interrogatory responses which introduce invented facts.

A few thoughts: First, the Court cannot force a party to change a factual answer, even if it is demonstrably untrue. If can force a party to...

Can I sue my workers comp attorney and how?

Maybe. The first important variable is whether your case has resolved or not. It sounds like it has not. If it is an issue of getting the file...

Should my attorney return my money.

If he charged you and didn't do the work, then you are entitled to a refund. He doesn't have the right to condition that refund on you doing...

Attorneys, how helpful are the external resources you have?

I'll try and respond generally. It depends on the case. In some cases, experts are necessary: for instance a standard of care expert in a...

It can potentially be both. I am not a criminal lawyer, but I can speak to the civil side. There are several potential causes of action connected...