What questions do I ask or what documentation will I need for court

I little bit more information is needed to make a real assessment of your case. Are you being sued by your neighbor? If so, where? Small claims,...

I’ve recently been served summons papers and that I am being sued for unpaid debt. What do I do?

It is imperative that you answer the summons and complaint in a timely manner. In California, you have 30 days from the date you were served with...

What type of attorney can help me collect debt from someone else?

You have two components here. First, someone owes you money, but you did not state whether you have already obtained a judgment against that...

Can I sue for more than small claims money if I had very important stuff (i.e. original film scripts) in my storage??

The cap for most small claims cases is $10K, with lower amounts for corporations. You can sue for more than the limit, however, if you prove your...

That is correct. Privilege logs do not get filed with the court, they are simply exchanged between the parties. If there is a dispute about the...

A Talent Holding Agreement, or Talent holding deal (sometimes spelled Talent-holding deal) is a contract between an entertainer or artist and a...

I backed in to someone in the parking lot

I don't know what you mean by "come for me." If the damage was enough to justify getting it fixed, then yes, they will contact you for your...

Can I recover my legal fees in a negligence claim against the brokers or their insurance?

A standard California Buyer's Representation Agreement (BR-11) does contain an attorney fees clause, however, that clause is restricted to any...

Do I file depositions at a certain time?

Actually they frequently do get filed here in California. Or rather originals are lodged with the court prior to trial depending on local rule. ...

Yes, mechanic's liens expire. After you record a mechanic's lien, you have only 90 days to file a lawsuit to enforce that lien. If you miss that...