How do i write an appellate brief for improper service ?

You cannot be coached in this forum to write a good brief. You need to read the rules of whatever appellate court you are in--Appellate Term or...

Paragraphs should be numbered, and they do not need to be as circumscribed as in a complaint--you are telling a story in an affidavit, and you do...

I am the defendant in a civil court case? The case was dismissed then the plaintiff filed a motion to "vacate the dismissal".

It means plaintiff's motion to vacate the dismissal has been denied. The case remains dismissed and is therefore over, unless plaintiff appeals...

Filed/served a timely Notice of Appeal in Supreme Court (Westchester) but I forgot to include the RADI form, how to remedy?

I am surprised the Clerk accepted a Notice of Appeal without the RADI. Did you file by mail? Go to White Plains tomorrow with the two RADI...

What does it mean when a lawyer is trying to Vacate Verdict and the disposition says reserved and the activity says submitted?

You misunderstand what is happening. There can be no appeal in a criminal case until sentence is imposed. So the lawyer is not "trying to...

Can I serve an answer to a complaint in a creditor/credit card lawsuit, without having filed it with the court first?

In general answers do not need to be filed, but check the Uniform District Court Act and the District Court rules. It is improper and...

How to correct the transcript ?

You are asking two different questions: "How" to correct versus "what" to correct. What to correct: The transcript should reflect what you...

There is a "60-day rule" for deciding motions and signing orders, which is routinely ignored by the judiciary, but most lawyers do not attempt to...

Subpoena duces tecum?

Personal service, as for a summons. Notarization not required for presentation, although be prepared to explain to judge or clerk why you want the...

Reposting to Entertainment. I understand there is adult film production in NYC, so let's assume it's legal to produce it there. Whether it's...