Does opposing counsel have any duty to disclose a related case brought By defendants insurer as a subrogee ?

When an insurance company pays off on a loss, the subrogation clause in the insurance policy allows the insurer to sue in its own name or it’s...

My attorney does not want to represent me anymore and he will attend A Case Management Conference and do I attend ?

Have you agreed to this? If so, there should be a signed Substitution of Attorney filed with the court. Are you planning to represent yourself? If...

Is there case law that supports an Opposition to Motion to set aside default judgment for Defendant not responding?

Such motions are covered by California Code of Civil Procedure sec. 473. And cases interpreting that code section.-referencing surprise, excusable...

When you have 1 defendant in default, how it works?

You need to hire an attorney to represent your corporation. If you don, thee are consequences. Please follow the rules in order to avoid any...

Yes, by mail. It is in the Judicial Council Form.

Absolutely; do not delay. Also consider filling UCC-1 with the state plus do an OEX as soon as you can. Once the judgment debtor is served with the...

Need help with Litigation I am in California. I may need to sue someone?

Check with the local bar association’s Lawyer Referral Service or check out AVVO or Martindale-Hubbell.

Can a transcript of an inadmissible recording be used at a deposition?

You can object at the deposition but deposition objections are based on “form” type objections and privilege type objections. All the substantive...

If a law suit has been filed and the defendent has not been served, can the lawyer file for a "request for entry of default" ?

No. You must be personally served with the Summons and the Complaint, although “substitute service” is authorized. Write or call the lawyer and...

Can I be deposed a second time in a civil class action if the complaint is amended?

Assuming you are in CA state court, The California Civil Discovery Act has the one deposition rule and the seven hour deposition rule. Take a look...