What can I do?

I would argue that you had to agree to the financing under duress and that you tried to rescind the contract (unwind it) when they failed to...

WHO OWNS DISCOVERED INFORMATION IN A CIVIL SUIT. PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANT OR LAWYERS.

I agree with my colleagues and would add that lawyers are ethically prohibited from fee sharing with nonlawyers.

You can absolutely walk out, but you must promptly seek a protective order. However, please note that background questions are typically fair...

My attorney served me via mail within California with Notice of Motion and Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel-Civil (MC-051) that

CCP s1005(b) ates you must be served 16 court days in advance of the hearing. You add 5 CALENDAR days. Overnight service adds 2 court days.

What costs can't be recovered if you are Pro Per litigant that you could otherwise recover if represented?

You can recover costs, not attorneys' fees since you are not an attorney. If you hire an attorney, you can recover his or her fees.

Corporate defendant name misspelled in contract... add individual owners as defendants? CALIFORNIA

Sue defendant as Sierra Madre, Inc. aka Sierramadre, inc. The action is against the company unless you pierce the corporate veil. A typo is not...

If a cross complaint goes to court does it show up on the case number for the original complaint?

I do not know what "cross complaint has not been completed" means, but when it was filed, it should have (or have had) the same number as the...

I'd like advice on how to hire a lawyer for a small matter. I'm finding difficulty having someone mediate small business matters

If you are looking to hire someone on contingency, then you may be right. Otherwise, you will need to hire an hourly attorney. I cannot think of...

How to verify answer to discover processes

Here is the verification form you need to sign. Keep in mind that someone, not a party to the case, over the age of 18 who resides or works in the...

The defendant dose not have the funds to pay for his attorneys pre-trial retainer fee. Pretty much in financial distress

If your company is being sued, you cannot appear without an attorney in court. I suppose it is fine to have your deposition taken, but you will...