Can an attorney file a motion to have you dropped as a client?

You definitely need to find a new attorney. It is suspicious to me that you say you loaned the attorney money. Without knowing a lot more, I...

In Calif., what is the specific rule or statute that states a judge MUST rule or decide on a motion?

There is no law specific to a motion, but CCP section 170 provides, "A judge has a duty to decide any proceeding in which he or she is not...

Can someone please explain how collateral estoppel suit challenge the adequacy of state procedures work?

I agree with Attorney Baehr that your question does not make a lot of sense. But it seems you may be trying to sue the state's attorney or the...

As Attorney Chen has indicated, you cannot send written discovery to non-parties. You can send a subpoena duces tecum (which is a latin term...

Can I sue a driver who hit my motorcycle if her insurance is taking too long to pay

As my colleagues indicated, yes, you can sue the driver. The easiest thing for you to do, however, is to talk to your insurance company. Your...

I think my judge is biased against me. What should I do? How can I get a new judge.

If you have facts to support your concern of bias, you can make a motion for the judge to be disqualified for cause under CCP 170.3 but you need to...

Personal jurisdiction of nonresident defendants.

Attorney Chen has given you an excellent explanation of the law of personal jurdisdiction. I would add that both owning property in California and...

In Pro Per, Santa Clara County, CA Business not responding to SUBP-010 Depo Subp for Prod of Biz Records

Attorney Chen is correct--you can simply file a motion if the subpoenaed party refuses to respond at all. But sometimes a letter to the CEO or...

Does a Pending Appeal Stay Enforcement of a Money Judgement?

The appeal itself does not stay enforcement. You can obtain a stay by posting an appropriate bond or undertaking. Bonds can be expensive, and if...

Any possible recourse, if you have a summary judgement against you for no evidence which diaappeared mysteriously from record ?

You can file a motion for new trial--yes, a new trial even though you didn't get an actual trial. You introduce the evidence that disappeared...