You have not even had a preliminary hearing, let alone a trial. So how could there be a mistrial? You left out any information whatsoever as to...

Not to be overly blunt, but it seems the obvious answer is you tell your lawyer what your lawyer asks you to tell.

Demand letters from non-attorneys are usually not taken very seriously. But since your post has no information about trying to address this problem...

The requirement is for them to send a notice, not for you to receive it. Otherwise, anyone in your position would simply claim to have not received...

Doing discovery is not remotely close to going to trial. Yes, insurance companies can and often do refuse to settle. It is not at all uncommon to...

It could be used as a factor, but an ability to borrow easy money does not indicate independence.

Probably but you should ask attorneys licensed in Montana since you're contemplating a Montana corporation.

You would need to hire an attorney to review the contract and related facts.

Attorneys cannot render opinions on standards of care/practice for mental health treatment. You may want to discuss this with professionals in...

Ask your public defender and probation officer, if you have one.