Depending on what sort of hearing is scheduled, you may want to consider appearing by telephone. Most California Superior Court departments permit...

Breach of contract - If sue a phone company so they give me a particular phone number - can they counter sue me?

Anybody can sue anybody else for anything. So yes, the phone company can certainly file a cross-complaint against you. The question is whether it...

If lawyer miss represent and file motion against defendant, what to do? What action legally I can take against lawyer?

Because you are in litigation, you have no legal recourse against the opposing lawyer. If you can prove that he engaged in misconduct, you should...

How can I sue an atty for legal malpractice case,breached the duty owed to the client, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty,etc?

It is unlikely that a case for the conduct you described will be worthwhile. A lawyer is required to set up a dedicated trust account when funds...

Do I need to pay the towing truck for my accident

The at-fault driver's insurance company will ultimately be responsible for the towing charges. If they don't make a quick determination of fault,...

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What is the difference between a contract and an agreement?

There is no difference. If a party enters into a contract as a result of misleading words or conduct, it my be void or voidable depending on the...

Can I request to discuss my case in the courtroom not in chambers

The reason the lawyers go to chambers with the judge is so that they can have a frank discussion about the case without the clients present. It's a...

For a contract to be legal, it must be signed by all parties?

Not necessarily. The parties who sign a contract are bound by their signatures, but even a party who does not sign a contract can be bound to...

Car accident -- My attorney said "it is standard practice to release all insureds under a policy". Is that true?

You can sign the release and get the money, or not sign the release and not get the money. It's your choice, but unless you release all the...

What recourse do I have if the person whom rear ended me only carries California min insurance?

The first place to look is at other third-party insurance. Was the other driver acting in the course and scope of his employment? Does he (or...