You can file a motion for relief. If the other side withdraws the jury request, you could lose the jury.

Is it coercion for an attorney to cap his fees if I settle? (trust litigation)

It is not illegal for the attorney to do either. But you are entitled to hire another attorney (hire the new one before you fire the current...

If I am deposing a witness, is there any point in asking them to produce an affidavit/declaration on the same subject?

Yes. But be very careful. Errors made in depositions of critical witnesses can damage your case or may be unusable at trial.

If it is not listed under "personal records" or employment records, the consumer notice is not required. CCP 1985.3(1)(a) and 1985.6.

I filed a petition to overturn an arbitration award ?Does CRC rule 3.725 apply to me.Hearing is sept 29 2017

The Court will set a Case Management Conference. Before that Conference you must file and serve a CMC statement.

How can I protect myself from my attorney charging me for tasks that are resulting from her negligence to do what she promised?

Once you are billed, you can request the attorney not to charge and explain the reasons. If that does not work, you can initiate fee arbitration...

Chances are not good as you were aware of the judgment for more than six months.

Can I Sue an Attorney for pretending to represent and I ended up losing my case, because nothing was done?

If deadlines were missed, and you lost a case you would have won, you may have a legal malpractice case.

Do I have a malpractice case against a Lawyer/law-firm?

Statements made in Court, even if defamatory, are protected from suit. But, you can seek sanctions in the case where the statements were made....

Why doesn't my attorney communicate with me or provide me with any of the information I request?

It is not acceptable for your attorney not to communicate with you.