Many protections can be in place, in particular time and location, but it would be near impossible to avoid a deposition of a person who can give...

Do personal injury cases in California REQUIRE a fee agreement?

If a contingent fee, yes. If an hourly fee, yes if the anticipated fee is expected to exceed $1000.

What do I do!

Your husbands criminal attorney could probably use the meds and your testimony to defend him. While his actions may be from the meds, I think a...

How do I initiate adding a debtor to a judgment under the "alter ego" doctrine? What needs to be filed within the courts?

You will need to file a motion, after you have established the necessary facts to win the motion.

I cannot imagine you will do well in amount, terms of settlement, liens, etc, without a qualified, experienced attorney.

Proceeding with dental malpractice lawyer on contingency, need timely advice due to statute of limitations. I have 8-9 months.

Malpractice cases take a lot of attorney time, you may want to discuss with the attorney if he has that time. I would advise getting another...

Do I really need a lawyer?

A medical doctor would have to advise if what the doctor did that caused you harm was below the standard of care.

My girlfriend was riding in a Lyft, and there was an accident. She went to the hospital. Should she sue?

No question. Seek an experienced lawyer.

I was in a car accident and the driver of the other car refused to identify or give the name of his passengers.

The adverse drivers refusal to provide the names of passengers may be used against them in a case down line.

Do I need to mention my history of brief postpartum depression on application for Malpractice Insurance?

If you do not disclose you may be giving the insurer a reason to avoid coverage. Discuss with your insurance agent.