If I amend my civil complaint a second time do I need to give defendant a copy B4 I file the Motion for Leave to Amend?

No. First of all, California law does not require a plaintiff to meet and confer before filing a motion for leave to amend a complaint. ...

Suing in small claims court?

Probably not. Res judicata, or "claim preclusion", prevents relitigation of the same cause of action in a second suit between the same parties or...

It sounds like you are referring to an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit. If you wish to challenge the service of the summons, you would file a...

What will happen if I did not meet and confer?

You are not required to meet and confer before providing discovery responses. You are only required to meet and confer before filing a motion to...

Yes, you are required to serve a copy of all discovery requests AND all discovery responses on all parties (plaintiffs and defendants), unless...

No, it is not illegal for an attorney to adopt a lay client's demand letter, making any necessary corrections or changes if necessary, before...

It is not illegal to threaten to sue. I myself send demand letters on behalf of clients, and quite often, it results in payment or resolution of...

In order to obtain a default on a complaint for personal injuries, you need to separately serve a statement of damages. You can indicate $0 on the...

Do I need to disclose my documents which I plan to use as exhibits prior to court hearing to the other party and the court?

Yes, assuming you are referring to a limited jurisdiction trial in Los Angeles Superior Court (Dept. 77) which is NOT an unlawful detainer case. ...

Yes, if you have been served with a subpoena to testify at a deposition, you must appear. You are entitled to a witness fee of $35 per day plus...