Costs may be recovered by the prvailing party through a post judgement motion for costs, which the judge will rule on.

How do you get through the mud of settlement negotiations?

This is why law school takes years, not minutes to complete.

Why would a skilled nursing center where my mother recently died refuse 2 written requests 4 release of all her medical records?

Call the California Department of Health Services to assist you.

My workmens comp case is getting to be too much. I feel like my doc is trying to push me out the door asap.

Get a laywer. He or she will get you the treatment and compensation you deserve.

I am not sure it is worth risking $30,000 for a trial for your delayed diagnosis (which sounds like you still have no idea what a treatment plan is...

I FILED A CASE WITH CONSUMER COMPLAINT AGENCY FOR RECORDS FROM 1982 HERTZ ACCIDENT WITH 55 ER VISITS FAXED.

1982? That is way too long ago for filing a personal injury case. May I ask why you are now thinking of this?

How do I get my brother to stop taking money from our mom? She's in the beginning/middle stages of Dementia/Alzheimer's.

Obviously you have some legal actions you can take. I suggest proposing some family counseling for a last ditch attempt at peace. Good luck!

Using opening statement used in other trials

This is from a movie. No judge I ever met would allow it.

Can an attorney decide tp represent a minor and negotiate settlement without cooperation of parent?

There are many more facts that need to be addressed for an educated answer. You should have the mother consult with another attorney just in case...

I have to find an attorney to file a civil case now that my criminal charges are getting dropped on 3-10-14

There are not enough facts to make an educated comment, here.