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#Meta-Fiction. Is a lawyer's response to an offer to accept bids/proposals for legal work from a prospect client, solicitation?
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Answered on September 20, 2014
In the first place, California does not use the Model Rules. So the applicable restriction is found in Rule 1-400 of the Rules of Professional...
Can loss prevention detain me and keep me from leaving a store?
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Answered on September 19, 2014
You may have a claim for false imprisonment. Contact a personal injury lawyer in your area to discuss your options.
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My former attorney mailed me a summons and a PLD-C-001 certified mail. Doesn't he have to serve me personally?
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Answered on September 19, 2014
If you answered the complaint, any defects in service of process have been waived. Move on to the merits of the case.
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My wheel fell off while I was driving and hit someone else's car costing 18k, now state farm refused to sell me insurance.Legal?
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Answered on September 18, 2014
An insurance company is not required to sell you a policy. If you can't get insurance from State Farm, contact a broker who may be able to place...
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Is it possible to sue for either a new car or money for a car that was hit into a structural parts but not yet a total loss car?
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Answered on September 18, 2014
No. In the first place, you probably cannot sue your insurance company; the contract almost certainly contains an arbitration clause. Second, if...
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What happens if a privileged party to a lawsuit shares details of a case before it goes to trial?
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Answered on September 18, 2014
First of all, your lawyer told you wrong. It is possible to waive attorney-client privilege by discussing your case with anyone other than your...
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Do I have 30 days to file a response?
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Answered on September 18, 2014
What paperwork? What sort of court date? What kind of case is this? Without more information, it is impossible to answer your question.
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How can a minor get her life insurance money ?
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Answered on September 18, 2014
"We" cannot withdraw the money because "we" are not the beneficiary. Your niece will have access to the life insurance proceeds when she reaches...
Does stating "costs of suit" in Answer cover attorneys fees?
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Answered on September 18, 2014
Attorney fees are not generally included in the costs of a suit. Costs are recoverable by statute. Attorney fees can only be recovered if an...
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How to get the dealership to pay bills on damaged 2014 new vehicle
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Answered on September 18, 2014
If the transporter caused the damage, the transporter is responsible for paying. Whether that payment should be made directly to you or to the...
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