Can an attorney representing my neighbor force me to sign an amended agreement after we settled in small claims court mediation?

No. If the judge accepted the settlement agreement which resulted from the mediation, that is the final settlement agreement. While the parties...

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If an attorney who is special appearing for a defendant gets in default. can a defendant vacate the default for mistake?

The defendant can seek to have the default set aside pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 473. Under this provision, there is...

Can i sue a divorce attorney in small claims court for reimbursment of some of the legal fees I paid to them?

Yes, you can either sue in small claims court or you can demand fee arbitration. ...

Plaintiff produced discovery from me covered under protective orders in a RFP in another trial.

Need more information about the two other cases. Have those cases been "deemed related" by the court? Are the parties the same or similar in the...

There are different deadlines depending upon whether the motion to vacate default judgment is being made pursuant to California Code of Civil...

It most likely means that your submission was rejected, and the reasons for rejection are set forth in the return sheet, which you will receive in...

Can a landlord do a five day notice ?

Yes. Although California Code of Civil Procedure section 1161 only requires 3 days notice, a landlord can give you a 5 day notice to pay rent or...

Wrongful Termination?

Yes it might be a basis for a wrongful termination claim. Federal law prohibits terminating an employee who is out of work due to a physical...

Will I need to be represented with an attorney during a deposition?

This sounds like an examination under oath (EUO), which is similar to a deposition. An examination under oath is a formal proceeding during which...

If this is your attorney, you will need to ask your (former) attorney. Normally in a civil case, an attorney can only withdraw from a case either...