This means someone filed a suit against you and is claiming you have been served with process (the Summons and Complaint) but that you have not responded to the suit. If you don't respond, your case can be decided without your input concerning your defenses, etc.

Google for a "collections" attorney in your area.

You can look on the Court's web site to determine whether you can obtain what you are looking for on line.

You have to look at the contracts to see if by accepting insurance payment, dentist is agreeing to payment in full. This is a contractual and insurance question. If he is double-dipping, against the terms of the contract, then you can take action.

One of the downfalls of a free society is that we all have freedom to do things that others may detest. The Constitution doesn't always protect us from ourselves.

I assume you have already done this, so it may be too late. There are jury consultants and your attorney should be able to find one without too much trouble. If you don't have an attorney, you can try to locate such a consultant on your own.

This is a tough question. The answer is “maybe.” It depends upon the nature of the work and other factors. You should probably consult with an attorney. Usually, attorneys handle such cases on a contingent fee basis are willing to give a free consultation.

You can Google those terms or check the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and other groups of lawyers who have had substantial verdicts or settlements to find someone from your area.

Generally speaking, you are not responsible for things done without your permission and knowledge. However, that is a factual question for a judge or jury or medical board. If someone claims you had knowledge, or gave permission, it would be up to the governing body to determine the validity of... View More

Any self-help legal book should have a model form for you to use. Of course, you can go to any law library and, if you want to be hard core, look at Matthew Benter California Legal Forms, which will is exhaustive. Quick and dirty, you can find something if you Google those terms as well.

Ethics issues can commonly be resolved by full disclosure, in writing, and agreement, by the client to proceed, after full disclosure and an opportunity to have another lawyer review the matter.

The question is a little vague. Costs and expenses are not attorney fees, so one would probably... View More

Look in the mirror and ask yourself, "How much would you have to pay someone to get that scarring?" Add that figure to your medical bills and that is a starting place. The prior "depends" answer is totally accurate, but if you are looking for a number, that is a place to... View More

This answer can vary, but the general rule for responding to many types of motions is as follows: CCP 1005 (b) includes: All papers opposing a motion so noticed shall be filed with the court and a copy served on each party at least nine court days, and all reply papers at least five court days... View More

Of course, much more information is needed to provide a complete answer. A partial answer would include:

It depends on the language of the settlement agreement. If she made misrepresentations, that could be a factor as well, particularly if she made a statement, under penalty of perjury,... View More

Yes and no. Certainly, each answer speaks for itself and most questions cannot be answered, fully, without more information. Also, most lawyers need to evaluation a matter based on more than one question. As such, whether the answer is "legal advice" or not will depend on the nature... View More

Sorry, but there is no such provision. Were you referring to another code section, other than the California Civil Code?

This question is very broad and cannot be answered, clearly, without more information. If the response to the hearing requires any facts or evidence, those could be submitted, via a declaration.

Please confirm, on your own, that these are the sections you want to read.

CAL. PEN. CODE § 422

Any person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, with the specific intent that the statement, made verbally, in... View More

We need more information. Meet and confer relates to several issues. There are some coursts that require a "meet and confer" process under certain circumstances, while others invite the process, but do not require a formal meet and confer. Also, some courts require an ex parte hearing... View More

Start with Google and the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau.