What form do I and my new attorney need to fill out for a civil case?

Attorney Chen is correct. Make sure you date and sign item 4 in the form and your new attorney dates and signs item 6. Then file the original...

Discovery appears to be an important tool, why would the plaintiff opt for a msj and not do go thru the discovery process?

If plaintiff prevails on the MSJ the case is over. If plaintiff can prevail on a MSJ without doing discovery, why would he want to spend the time...

What can be discovered by the parties after the suit has been filed?

After a suit has been filed, the parties engage in an extended period of discovery (sometimes a year or more) including but not limited to the...

WAS IN CAR ACCIDENT MAN RAN STOP SIGN WE T-BONED I BROKE LEG IN THREE SPOTS OUT OF WORK HE HAD 10,000 PROPERTY DAMAGE

If the other driver ran the stop sign, it appears he bears liability. He (or his insurance carrier) will be responsible for all special damages,...

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Does an attorney defending two clients have to withdrawal from a case if the two clients are suing each other in another case?

In theory your co-defendant does not necessarily need to cross-complain against you in this case. However, I do not know the specifics of your...

Court rules dictate that you never change the caption. Even if parties are added or deleted, and even if you amend the body of the pleading to...

If you object to the motion for leave to amend the complaint, you need to file an opposition to the motion. Oppositions to motions must be filed 9...

Can I file a lawsuit without a lawyer?

Sometimes one has no choice but to represent himself. However, if at all possible try to obtain counsel. Going pro se against a "major loan...

Should Defendants sign a Stipulation and Order of Dismissal after a written agreement has been reached by both parties.

It is normal for parties to sign a settlement agreement and mutual release. I would have all parties execute such a document. (It can be...