If you are in a filed lawsuit, the attorney must file a motion to withdraw with the Court, if you will not sign the substitution of attorney form....

Can I dispute or settle my judgment for less?

File a motion to set aside the judgment.

Find out what about their contact or actions were illegal or what they may not be able to prove.

What is the better alternative, Mandatory Fee Arbitration or Arbitration?

Mandatory Fee Arbitration by the local and State bars will only rule on fee issues and not on malpractice, except to the extent it makes a fee...

What does notice of filing mean?

A process server would provide to you a proof of service. He may also file the proof of service for you and provide the notice it was served. ...

If a deponent in a case A admits to his unreliability in an affidavit, will it make his affidavit in another case B invalid?

The unreliability may not prevent admission but it may go to the weight.

Can I subpoena a third party for surveillance footage *before* I file a lawsuit?

You can, but it is difficult. I'm not sure the small claims suit is the correct path. Your attorney can send a "preservation of evidence" letter.

OUR LAWYER SUDDENLY QUIT NOW WHAT?

Yes you have s right to your entire files. You or a new attorney can request the files and status.

"Before a lawsuit filing" means if a lawsuit is filed the higher percentage applies, even if it does not go to trial. This is a common fee...

Legal Mal S.O.L. expired 3.5 yrs ago. Will new complaint w/ diff. C.O.A. of 4yr S.O.L., then amend using relation doctrine work?

That will not work. Speak to an experienced legal malpractice/professional liability attorney to see if there is any facts that may still allow a...