Questions answered by Alan Ray Barnes

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I have to attend a CMC at the downtown LA courthouse. I have to file my answer to it. I live over 200 miles away.

Alan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Yes, you can file a case management statement by mail. Be sure to use the appropriate Judicial Council form. Here's a link:...

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Should I get a second opinion? : 998 Offer Involving Multiple Defendants: I'm the only one who received a 998 offer, and

Alan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Right now your insurance company is on the hook. But if you prevent a settlement within policy limits from happening because you "don't like the...

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I was rear ended by a motorcyclist who only rear ended me because he was cut off by a third party car. who should fix my car?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

You can present a claim to the insurance companies for both the motorcyclist and the other driver, but they may refuse to pay. If you do file a...

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Hearing is continued.

Alan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

You are correct. You do not need to appear tomorrow.

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Looking to initiate a class action lawsuit. Do I look for attorney's in my state or the state of the would-be defendant company?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Assuming that the company does business in California, it probably makes more sense for you to consult with a California attorney.

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I was dismissed as a plaintiff by the judge because I was barred by the statute of limitations. Are former compel orders by the

Alan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Just because you are no longer a party does not mean that you cannot be deposed. Non-party witnesses are deposed all the time, and the court has...

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Employee sued me claiming I employed him when I didn't and lies in his responses to discovery.

Alan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

So long as the plaintiff makes factual claims that give rise to relief under California law, there's not much you can do other than prove him...

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Opposition to a demurrer and a motion to strike - stip to file late or amend compliant?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Generally speaking, opposing a demurrer is a waste of time. Read the demurrer carefully, research the issues raised, and amend the complaint to fix...

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Can I sue an out of state defendant here in state or federal court?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 16, 2014

None of the facts you have presented indicate that the Arizona lawyer was "technically doing business in California." Yes, you were in California,...

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Malicious Prosecution- should I go with civil trial or small claims court to recoup all court/ attorney fees?

Alan's answer | Answered on December 16, 2014

If you want to pursue this claim, you need to find a lawyer to represent you. Contact your local civil rights organizations. If you attempt to...

Alan Ray Barnes's Answers (3417)

I have to attend a CMC at the downtown LA courthouse. I have to file my answer to it. I live over 200 miles away.

Should I get a second opinion? : 998 Offer Involving Multiple Defendants: I'm the only one who received a 998 offer, and

I was rear ended by a motorcyclist who only rear ended me because he was cut off by a third party car. who should fix my car?

Hearing is continued.

Looking to initiate a class action lawsuit. Do I look for attorney's in my state or the state of the would-be defendant company?

I was dismissed as a plaintiff by the judge because I was barred by the statute of limitations. Are former compel orders by the

Employee sued me claiming I employed him when I didn't and lies in his responses to discovery.

Opposition to a demurrer and a motion to strike - stip to file late or amend compliant?

Can I sue an out of state defendant here in state or federal court?

Malicious Prosecution- should I go with civil trial or small claims court to recoup all court/ attorney fees?