Can a lawyer take whatever percentage he would like out of settlement?

No, a lawyer cannot take whatever he wants from a settlement. His fee is dictated by the fee agreement. But if the fee is not a contingency - that...

Can I request judicial notice of a statute?

It's not necessary to request judicial notice of a statute. Simply cite the statute in your memorandum.

I have a trial coming up and am afraid an important hostile witness will do whatever is necessary to avoid testifying. What are

Serve a trial subpoena. If the witness fails to appear, ask the judge to continue the trial until the appearance can be compelled.

Can defendants file two antislapp motions in the same case?

Yes. When you amended the complaint, you changed the basis for the lawsuit. And the defendants are entitled to challenge it under the SLAPP...

CCP 351 applies "when the cause of action accrues against a person" who is out of state, or when "after the cause of action accrues, he departs...

I was summoned to appear for notice on hearing on OSC: re dismissal in a unlimited civil case. i am the defendant. should i go?

Your failure to appear at the case management conference as ordered constitutes contempt of court, and the sanctions against you can be harsh. The...

It may. It depends on the basis for the company's lawsuit against you. Some judgments (eg, for intentional conduct such as fraud) are...

Roofer failed to cover roof before rain.Roofer refuses to let roof dry out and proceeds to cover roof.What are my legal options?

You may have a claim, but proving it is going to be difficult. Not only are you going to need to establish the standard of care the roofer should...

My son's ex girlfriend borrowed from me the mother $5,000 to purchase a used car. She promised to pay but nothing yet.

Having a lawyer handle this case for you is unlikely to be economical for you, for the lawyer, or for both. Your best bet is to file in small...

A commercial van tried to merge into my lane on the off ramp, as a result, my vehicle was sideswiped by the van. Now, the van's

I am assuming from the fact that you are asking this question that you do not have collision insurance that will pay for this loss. I'm also...