In Federal civil court, can pro per party meet-and-confer in writing even if opposing lawyer insists on telephone?

Do both, you should send email, fax, etc. confirming what was said on the phone, to avoid the other side twisting what was said.

Question about subpoena service and request in New York?

If witnesses and records are critical to the hearing, you should serve. If people don't show, there could be a basis for continuance, but that is...

Do I have to pay California Department of Transportation for something I did not do?

Property Owner usually has 3 yrs to sue for property damage. Reort to ins co, and/or ask DOT to provide all documentation of its claim.

Closing statement is usually the final disbursement itemization showing the accounting of the case, once all liens etc. are resolved. Sometimes...

I filed the Informal Disc Request and sent to defendants to stipulate but after the timet o respond no response. Whats my next ?

If you didn't serve proper discovery, they are under no duty to respond. Send formal proper discovery. No motion should be filed by you.

Falsely acused of hit and run

You may want to consult with a criminal defense lawyer, to be sure you don't say something that may get a criminal charges filed.

Are preliminary statements in responses to discovery permitted and may be stricken on motion??

Generally, such statements are boilerplate, and not substantive responses to specific requests. Most lawyers don't bother to file motions to...

Can I sue for my late husband's known exposure and issues with Agent Orange?

Look for someone who does military law cases.

Is it okay to meet and confer with a party on the same day I intend to file my motion to amend??

You are reqd to meet and confer in good faith. If you have time before a deadline to file, delay filing and meet and confer. If other side refuses...

No jury trial for TRO. Prep for hrg with judge. The court doesnt have the time or resources to hold jury trials on TROs.