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Usually meet and confer letter is not served on parties in lawsuit, and not served at all. Proof of service of meet and confer letter is NOT required.
What statute or rule defines different approach in respect to meet and confer prior to compelling records under subpoena from non-party witness?
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
You might be required to follow California Code of Civil Procedure section 1985.3 if you seek personal or employment records from a non-party witness. That section imposes strict notice requirements to protect privacy rights and can trigger additional steps before you file a motion to compel. You... View More 
As a Pro Se respondent in a harassment case, I filed a discovery request to an opposing attorney requesting an alleged video. I accidentally put PM instead of AM but also added generally "any unwanted communication alleged by petitioner'. In the response to the request for the video it... View More
I recently found out my lawyer acted very negligently throughout my case based on information gained from the opposing side. When I hired him, I provided all the documents but I guess he never looked at any of them because he didn't contact the opposing lawyer until 3 months later after she... View More
Hired attorney for litigation. His contract has different terms one before litigation that doesnot apply for me since I self appealed. Litigation went to mediation & settlement. He got paid in full by the defendant for his fees. He missinformed me the mediation results to extend his contract... View More
Hello I have problem in Georgia thets justice not me give my passports please I want to go legal end I want my pasportss
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answered on Jan 12, 2025
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble obtaining your passports in Georgia. It can be frustrating to feel stuck when you need to travel legally.
First, consider reaching out to the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the local passport office to understand the specific... View More
get them to fix the game as what they broke affected a good portion of the game. While it doesn't prevent the game from being playable it does make the game more unmanageable and unentertaining to play. I love the game and will still play most of it and I don't want a refund I just want... View More
I failed drug test my fiance did not nor does she have a criminal background, CPS informed us today Dec 31st that they had new information about our case and we ALL NEED to come in before 3 pm or they would come take our 1st born kid.. we hesitated due to us telling them we need legal... View More
The eviction judgement was in the appeal court and there was a dismissal hearing and we were not made aware so the appeal on the case was dismissed, the property management company collected 7 months of our $565 rent but the true lease agreement was breached and has never been current due to the... View More
I am gathering the evidence and documetation for an attorney who refuses to terminate the contract and want to stay aganist my will . He stays with no legal bindle term on the retainer agreement and I am getting the document for that. What I am worried that uptill now the money he has withheld is... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2025
You can look for attorneys who handle malpractice claims on a contingency fee basis, even for amounts in the range of several tens of thousands. You might find options through your local bar association or legal referral services that provide an initial consultation.
Your first step is to... View More
Missinformed me during litigation "plan was denied after 24 months and he is appealing for rest" , but the plan was reinstated and in settlement they paid attorney fees. The plan just needed new medical records to verify my eglibility after 24month. No new denial or appeal, he did that to... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2025
You have every right to end your legal representation whenever you decide it’s in your best interest. You can send a clear written notice to the attorney stating you have terminated the agreement and no longer authorize them to contact the insurance company on your behalf. You may also inform the... View More
I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction & disbelief with the lack of care I received during my recent visit to Sky Lakes Medical Center on 12-27-2024. My experience was not only disappointing but also concerning, given the severity of my condition at the time.
I arrived at... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2025
The attorneys here who deal with business disputes/contract disputes/online selling could probably advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. The format here is limited to Q & A - it could be difficult for attorneys to reach out to you to offer their services or advice in... View More
accepted their offer contingent on us agreeing to and signing a suitable written agreement. However, all attempts to work with them on the agreement were met with excuses and delays until one day the CEO of the company and his in house general counsel tried to hot box me into signing a grossly... View More
Missinformed me during litigation "plan was denied after 24 months and he is appealing for rest" , but the plan was reinstated and in settlement they paid attorney fees. The plan just needed new medical records to verify my eglibility after 24month. No new denial or appeal, he did that... View More
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answered on Dec 27, 2024
You have the right to terminate your attorney's services at any time, and their claim about representing you indefinitely due to disability status is incorrect. You can file a complaint with the California State Bar Association regarding your attorney's conduct, particularly concerning... View More
Can I file on his E & O Insurance. This was just 1 of many errors or whatever you call a very experienced attorney doing things like this
answered on Dec 26, 2024
You would actually be filing a legal malpractice claim against the attorney for the damages you sustained as a result of the DWOP. If your claim is not barred by the statute of limitations, this may be limited to the filing fees and any expenses incurred in connection with the dismissed case which... View More
Amended notice of appeal APP-002 should be submitted to superior court.
APP-004 should be submitted to court of appeals.
Can both Amended App-003 and App-004 be on the same proof of service APP-009?
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answered on Dec 26, 2024
While both APP-003 and APP-004 forms serve different purposes and go to different courts, they can be included on the same APP-009 proof of service form. The key is to clearly list all documents being served and their respective recipients.
When preparing your APP-009, make sure to indicate... View More
When amended form App-003 is submitted to superior court what forms must be used for proof of service?
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answered on Dec 26, 2024
For proof of service of an amended APP-003 form in California Superior Court, you'll need to use form POS-040 (Proof of Service - Civil) or form POS-050/APP-009 (Proof of Electronic Service).
The method of service determines which form to use. For traditional mail or personal delivery,... View More
Why didn't the judge dismiss the petition under Rule 307 (A)???
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