I've been served with a SLAPP 2 weeks before my court date. This is a textbook SLAPP scenario, what kind of lawyer do I need?

You need a lawyer steeped in defamation law who likes a courtroom. Without seeing the verbatim review and comment, I cannot determine their...

Are transcripts in a civil case part of the record in the court file?

To which proceedings are you referring? Your question assumes the court provided a court reporter or you paid for one. In many counties, courts...

You may need promptly to ask the court to extend time for service or reschedule the impending hearing. If personal service is required (e.g.,...

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In defamation, is trying to keep the defamatory statements hidden from the victim a sign of malice??

It could be. The answer depends on what you mean by "hidden." What is the public figure-status of the offender? Where were the statements...

This is a good question. The short answer is: rarely. In a contract dispute, neither intentional nor negligent infliction of emotional distress...

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Pre-trial motions

Once you have a written motion prepared, you may file it at the Civil Business Desk (or window) at your courthouse. You need a clerk's stamp,...

Yes, substituted service is typically satisfactory to the court. It is unlikely, however, you will need it to serve a person who works for Contra...

Civil lawsuit: What is prejudgment interest?

It is the interest on money you are owed. It commences from date of the breach of contract. For example, if the breach occurred in December 2013,...

Do I need to file a civil suite on my neighbor?

Based on your facts, if your first neighbor told the second one (or others) you orchestrated a theft, you have a claim for slander per se against...

Is it necessary to meet and confer with the opposing counsel by phone or can this be done by email or US Mail?

Typically, meet-and-confer requirements are satisfied by letter or even e-mail. But remember, the more effort you put into the conference, however...