The court-appointed mediator in my case informed the court and all parties that he is withdrawing citing scheduling conflict.

i agree with both attorneys responses, but as they mentioned, take the bull by the horns and call the ADR office and get another appointment or if...

I stopped paying HOA fees (California) 7/2007. Unit foreclosed 9/2008. I got sued by HOA 7/2012 for $3450. Is SOL covering me?

Attorney Chen is correct, you need to get some legal advice on this one, or try and reach a settlement or resolution with the HOA Creditor's attorney.

Attorney Chen is correct, you have your answer.

What can you do when a small claims judge becomes biased against you? The judge keeps denying my requests and

I agree with the other attorneys, there may be valid reasons why the judge is continuing the debtors exams. I would also seek other methods of...

If a defendant don't take stand can witnesses still testify on his behalf?

That is untrue, a defendant in a criminal case can take the 5th amendment so as to not incriminate themselves, any witnesses they have can still...

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If other side did not request me to lodge my deposition transcript for trial, do I have to lodge it anyway?

Yes, you need to for the trial, but you can use copies for yourself as long as they are true and correct.

In CA Civil Appeals about the court reporter's fee...set in stone?

You can explain your circumstances and always ask, let them know it will be difficult for you to proceed with your appeal if they do not sell you...

I agree with other counsel, you need to file a motion to abate.

What are the chances of the judge granting a double jeopardy motion?

I agree with Attorney Rafter, it just depends on the gravity of the offense committed by the prosecution such as destroying evidence that would...

I filed a small claims case, def removed it to civil and filed a counter claim. How do I file an answer to his claim?

Get yourself a lawyer and get some appropriate advice. I am not sure whether the State Bar of MI or the State Supreme Court handles complaints...