IF this is a PIP lawyer, it's your own carrier's lawyer. If you are uncertain, call your carrier and confirm.

How long to subpeona someone?

The sooner the better. Read the New York Rules of Civil Procedure regarding subpoenas to explore the NY State practices. Best wishes.

Can i prosecute someone for taking my vehicle without my permission and then totaling it out in a car accident.?

You cannot prosecute anyone for a criminal act. Only the State or County or City can bring a criminal violation though you would be a witness in...

I was served a lawsuit summons in washington state regarding a car accident i was involved in last year

It sounds like you are now in a spitting match as to what happened in this wreck. You should immediately get this to your insurance company who...

What prevents an American citizen from suing the U.S. government?

You can sue the US Government. You will need a viable cause of action instead of a political agenda to win your suit. And it the Court deems your...

If there is a pending lawsuit-- you would typically have the power to subpoena, and should do so. IF you have a lawyer, this is an simple task....

Is it appropriate for an attorney to bill the client for service rendered when the attorney performed ineffective service.

IF the facts are as you post them, I think you ask a fair and reasonable question, and you should ask your lawyer to eat their time as a...

A "judgment" means someone has sued you and won and they now can try to garnish your wages/bank accounts. The judgment is typicically good for...

Do i need to settle in small claims court? Who pays fees?

Nobody can make you settle in any court if you are dissatisfied w/the "settlement". However, sometimes a judgment is not worth the piece of paper...

You go into a movie theatre and there is totally dry pavement. You leave the theatre after your show 2 hours later. There is snow everywhere around...