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Are there repercussions for a defense atty setting frivolous court filings?
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Answered on August 24, 2019
What is frivolous is a matter of opinion. You do not want to get into a spiral of collateral motion practice and attacking the lawyer's tactics. ...
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How and where should I start the eviction process?
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Answered on August 23, 2019
You need to contact a local unlawful detainer (eviction) lawyer. While you can do it yourself, the pros (and I am not one) can do it far more...
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What is the best way to find a medical malpractice attorney for a complex suit?
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Answered on August 23, 2019
Don't knock the paralegals. They are important professionals in our field, and do a lot of the heavy lifting in med mal cases, while the lawyers...
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Why is it that two attorneys at court ridiculed me when I explained that " I WILL PROCEED PRO SE
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Answered on August 23, 2019
Pro per and pro se are both common terms meaning self-represented, which is used more often depends on geography and court. Where I have...
Can a lawyer I did not retain, hold a check made out to me until he gets a portion of the check in cash up front?
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Answered on August 23, 2019
As usual, I agree with Mr. Pedersen. I will add that if this check is really made out directly to you, and there is no attorney-client agreement,...
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Am I able to have my case be seen in another Jurisdiction ?
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Answered on August 23, 2019
Depending on your case, generally venue is proper where the event occurred, where the defendants reside, or where the contract was executed or...
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I am in California state court. There is a party who filed a notice of removal to federal court, how do I keep case in state?
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Answered on August 23, 2019
If the grounds for removal are proper, then you can't get it back to state Court. Likely it is Federal Question (a claim is based on Federal law)...
What to do when the defendant evades service of the summons?
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Answered on August 23, 2019
You can serve by substitute service. If you aren't using one, use a professional service company. It will save you time and grief. They do this...
Can I sue my neighbor for continually making false allegations against me and my family?
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Answered on August 23, 2019
If you sue your neighbor for making complaints to law enforcement and CPS, you are begging for an anti-SLAPP motion. The anti-SLAPP motion...
Best thing to do if a discovery motion is still on the court's calendar long after the date to hear discovery motions?
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Answered on August 23, 2019
You need to oppose. If you are past the motion cutoff, then you need to assert that as a ground for your opposition. Do not expect the Court...
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