Can contacting witnesses make them more inclined to testify in the other party's favor?

This is a such a general question that it is hard to answer. The answer is fact specific and likely depends on the personality, experience and ...

Is it acceptable for an attorney to only meet a client 1 hour before a deposition?

This is a matter of professional judgment. I personally prefer to meet with a client a few days prior to the deposition since if issues come up...

If I want to add additional information can I send in another supporting declaration.

Yes, unless there is a standing order or other order from the court precluding such supplemental declaration or filing. I would go ahead and file...

Can I get relief from default in California?

You can move for relief from default. Within 6 months after the entry of default, a defendant may seek discretionalry relief from default under...

Yes. Communications between a party (whether pro se or not) and that party's designated expert are not privileged and are discoverable. (If the...

California cases where the amount in controversy is less than $25,000 are limited jurisdiction cases. (See Code of Civil Procedure sections 85...

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California Judicial Council form to answer v. answer from scratch on pleading in unlawful detainer

You can do it either way. For a simple case, there is no particular advantage or disadvantage to utilizing a Judicial Council form. For a pro se...

Any party, whether an individual or entity such as a church, may represent itself. A party who represents itself is called a pro se or pro per. A...

I was fired on monday 11/14/2011.

I sympathize with your predicament, but your employer likely was within his right to terminate the employment relationship. Florida, like most...

I believe most attorneys dislike dealing with pro se litigants because they are more prone to make mistakes, file motions that do not comply with...