Do we get to speak to the Judge on a Motion Return Date? I have been trying to get an emergency conference, but

You can also go to the appropriate appellate court pursuant to CPLR 5704 and try to get the OTSC signed there.

The loser in custody litigation frequently feels that there is a conspiracy. Conferences in chambers, without the parties, are a standard part of...

I need to respond to an accounting citation to Surrogates Court, New York Can I respond by fax or email

I have moved this to Wills so that the estate bar will see it. In general papers may not be faxed to court, and if you mail a response by the...

In appeal transcript can amendments and objections be supported by non-exibits?

You may not annex exhibits or non-exhibits to support your proposed amendments to the transcript. You simply propose your changes by page and line...

Yes, you may and should use a subpoena, but the court must sign "so order" it. Attorneys can sign subpoenas, but not laypersons. The advantage...

The judge threw out our breach of contract case, after our attorney presented our side, plaintiffs side. Our lead attorney was

You have several options. You can sue the firm and the individual attorneys for legal malpractice, with the goal of their paying in settlement the...

I don't think you really mean "filed together," as the appeal is one court and the motion to renew/reargue is in another. Simultaneously, perhaps,...

I need to make a motion to dismiss a case I was not served the indicate the serve some unknown person. 120 days has pass since

You have not asked a question. Motions are beyond the abilities of most laypersons. As this is your livelihood, you should consider hiring a...

Personal injury

It depends on the county. The wait in NYC can be long. Lawyers may continue (or start) to try to settle the case and, as the trial date draws...

I agree that you can safely NOT go tomorrow morning, based on the information from your lawyer's receptionist. If it turns out either of them was...