If the attorney makes a general appearance (e.g. by answering the complaint) he is deemed to have submitted to the court's jurisidiction and...

I was mailed a subpoena to appear as a witness in Phoenix Municipal court. What will happen if I fail to appear?

A subpoea is a court order so a person who disobeys a subpoena may be held in contempt of court. If the subpoea was served by a party, that party...

Why do all lawyers lie?

It is not true that all lawyers lie. If you are unhappy with your counsel, there are many conscientious, hard working and competent attorneys out...

What type of lawyer do i need ?

If your injury was caused by your employer and arose during the course and scope of your employment, it is possible your only recourse against your...

Dismissal without liability

If you plan to file a a request for dismissal, consider calling up the opposing side before you do so and have your opponent stipulate to a waiver...

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CAN I SUE?

You may have a claim if the incident was caused by the negligence of the cattle's owner (such as failing to maintain fencing to keep the cattle...

Typical day in the life of a trial lawyer

If a trial lawyer is in trial, he or she may be engaged in many types of activities -- such as picking jury, giving opening statement, examining...

Trial lawyers

Many different types. Lawsuits are filed in all sorts of cases,. Any time a lawsuit is filed there is the possibility that case may proceed all...

Non-response to Interrogatories and Demand for Production.

As with any motion in California, you need a notice of motion and motion, and memorandum of points and authorities, Equally important, you will...

Am I allowed to consult with my lawyer during a deposition

It is not unusual for the deponent to "go off the record" or ask for a break in order to consult with his or her attorney. The deponent may simply...