Generally, a signed written retainer agreement is required for services for an individual (not a corporation) over $1,000 and a copy has to be...

California examination of witness, in attorney fees requests?

I don't know the nature of your hearing, but most hearings in civil litigation do not have live witness testimony, but are for argument about the...

Call your landlord or property manager. A single isolated incident is probably not enough to break a lease but a pattern is. I'd ask the to come...

The issue you have is the attorney statute of limitations under code of civil procedure section 340.6 is one year from when you are damaged and you...

Return the subpoena and the uncashed check?

Interesting question. I have authority for this off the top of my head, but I would return the $15 if you are going to resist the production.

Law and motion?

If it is past the date to file an opposition, you can file additional papers, but tha Court has the discretion to consider them or ignore them. As...

That number of interrogatories is not uncommon. The "rule of 35" means almost nothing in a general civil case in California state Court. Your...

I am the Plaintiff. We settled the case, and the defendant is not meeting the terms. I want to to a motion to enforce.

More basically, it is not your problem whether the Defendant has or has not paid a first appearance fee. It does not affect your rights as a...

Talk to your process server, and use an established company. The agent for service can't simply "refuse" service. The whole point of having a...

It ain't over until you have a judgment. Make sure you have one. Someone should have signed the Complaint, either you or your counsel (this is...