Can a defendant in pro per sign the proof of service when setting Depositions for the Plaintiff to appear.

Yes they can, but I believe they have to be 18 years of age or older in order to be able to do so.

Do I need a lawyer if something in a hotel fell on me and I got injured?

Get medical treatment if you require it. If you don't require it, don't. If you were contemplating a personal injury claim, the time you waited to...

How do i personally sue a school district?

A government tort claim must be served on the s hook district within 180 days of the incident giving rise to liability. That gives you the right to...

Follow the advice of R. C. Lim (above). In other words, advise the court.

Is this a threat that I should contact the local authority's over? I have a nonprofit organz. that houses homeless women.

Report it to law enforcement and to the local authority. Don't take the risk of not reporting it.

How important is paying a referring firm? Consent to split fees paragraph put in front of me.

Its not unusual for attorneys to want to pay a referral fee to another attorney out of their fee. You don't pay more or you certainly should not....

Attorneys fees and costs are two different things that non-lawyers often confuse. Fees compensate your attorney for their skills, time, energy and...

I was told by the defendant's roommate of one small claim I filed that the defendant is planning

Be prepared to testify and tell the court what you know. This may well go to the Defendant's credibility and ability to pay what you are owed.

Depending on the disc pathology, which is not disclosed with any measure of specificity, I don't like the result for a young woman who has not had...

Primary insurance runs with the vehicle you were in. There may be med pay coverage on your car and ideally, UM/UIM coverage. Liability coverage...