Q: Do I need to reply to a lawyers Subpoena at the lawyers office for me as a witness? Do I have to even show up?
A: You cannot ignore it. However, whether you need to appear, or just send documents, will depend on what the subpoena says and what it is for.
Tim Akpinar , Jack Mevorach and Jonathan R. Ratchik agree with this answer
A: It depends on the type of subpoena. If a subpoena duces tecum states a date and time for you to appear at the attorney's office, the answer is yes, you are required to appear with any documents requested. (I assume this subpoena was issued in proceedings after a judgment was entered against you.) You may be able to avoid appearing but only if you have a good faith basis to appear such as you will be out of the State, etc. Otherwise, if you fail to appear, the opposing side may obtain an Order of Contempt against you.
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A: As my colleagues correctly advised, it depends. Call up the lawyer who issued the subpoena and ask him or her whether a personal appearance is required. It's possible that you might be able to provide the requested documents and avoid an appearance altogether. Or you might have to appear and give testimony. Ignoring it is not really an option and could subject you to fines, contempt, etc.
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