Time in filing opening brief w Court of Appeal question...

THe 15 day period to which you refer is triggered by a letter from the court of appeal that you have failed to file your brief--a default letter. ...

First, if you have sued this person, and he has not responded, you can take a default. That means you get judgment in your favor. Just because he...

I agree with other counsel. It isn't "giving up the fight." It is accepting there is no legitimate fight. Attorneys cannot just file a brief...

Defermation Per se

You need to discuss this with an attorney in your state. Many jurisdictions (California, where I practice, is one) have immunities or privileges...

My personal injury attorney is not showing me on paper the details of my settlement on paper.

You need to talk to the attorney and ask for the information you seek. The attorney does not need to, nor should he, speak to your family...

Is it possible to file a lawsuit against the court for illegal procedure ? Or is there a department that oversees judges ?

This sounds as if it was a small claims matter. You should resubmit your question with the area as small claims, to make sure small claims...

Why would a Cal Appeals Ct decide to hear a motion for dismissal of an appeal as untimely only after hearing the appeal itself?

Unless the reason for dismissal (as untimely for example) appears on the face of the documents, the courts of appeal almost always handle it this...

After winning the judgment can one fight the appeal on his own and how crucial is it to represent oneself without an attorney

Your church is probably a religious corporation, and it must be represented by an attorney in court. So, no, one of you cannot defend the appeal...

How can I legally receive my fee from a law firm?

No, the law firm cannot pay you a fee; you cannot charge people for helping them find a lawyer unless you are a licensed lawyer referral service.

Libel committed in a civil lawsuit

I agree with the other attorneys who have answered your question. I add that some states (California, where I practice, is one) that have statutes...