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How long do I have to file the long form paperwork? Or do I not have to YET? The atty made a comment about his needing a responsive pleading extension. This made me think he was going to file something then I would have an atty handle the rest, but I haven't heard or received anything. Now,... View More 
answered on Feb 11, 2022
It is very common for the defense to file a demurrer instead of an answer. It does not mean you screwed up. Even if you did, most mistakes can be fixed on amendment.
This judge may have dementia.
answered on Jan 17, 2022
In California there is a governmental agency dad overseas judges and discipline the judges.
https://cjp.ca.gov/
In this situation, rental income is to be used for the beneficiary's Special Needs Trust. There is a home that needs to be cleaned and rented yet the trustee has not done anything to take control of the property, clean and get it back on the rental market. I feel this is a breach of his... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2022
Anyone, with good reason, can petition the court to have the trustee replaced. Failure to fulfill the fiduciary duties is a good reason for replacement.
answered on Jan 15, 2022
In California, complaints are made to the State Bar here: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/public/complaints-claims/how-to-file-a-complaint
In lawsuit draft lawyer states dates that have nothing to do with our case, stated use of wheelchair when we stated use of walker! Politely asked false info be removed and then once again asked for 2nd date that does not exist which we refused to furnish!
answered on Jan 8, 2022
Mistakes of facts in lawsuits may not matter at all and it may not be worth amending the complaint.
If there were not two incidents, but the lawyer thinks there is, this could be a sign of miscommunication. Ask the lawyer to discuss the case.
I got the surgery in 2018 everything was fine until I hit 120 lbs and I wouldn't stop losing. I have gotten very weak and so much pain all over my body. I sprained my ankle just walking. I have tried to get help from everywhere and seems they are just letting me die. I haven't been... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2022
more info is needed and should be shared with the med mal lawyer that you should call in your area.
there are possible statute of limitations issues..........so don't sit on your rights...or you lose them.
answered on Dec 31, 2021
There is an agency that disciplines judges
https://cjp.ca.gov/
I know that Mandamus reinstatement mitigates legal malpractice damages. 1.) BUT, that horror cost me 2 1/2 years of my life & much legal fees. Other than the Bar complaint, the atty gets away w/ it & I'm stuck w/ 2 1/2 yrs of my lost life & a lot of legal fees? Continuing... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2021
So sorry to hear what you have been through.
While there are not enough facts to positively answer your questions, some information can be provided.
While there may be mitigation, that does not mean that there is no case, it only means that damages may be less than if mitigation was... View More
So says my lawyer.She says this is the experience she&every lawyer has w/this Cal. Unlawful Detainer Judge.Even though the law is on my side, THIS Judge will IGNORE the Law.THIS Judge will not care that: there is no valid Notice to base Complaint on(the landlord specifically waived the60day... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2021
Before you abandon all hope, get a second opinion. There are biased judges out there that make the system unfair. Whether the present attorney's assessment of the system is accurate or not cannot be known by anyone here. Only by getting more opinions can you know if your present attorney is... View More
We are going to file in appeal but I am not sure which application I should file because we both agree that his rights were violated as a person that is representing himself in court. He wasn't supply anything that you are suppose to get when you are self representing yourself. Even with a... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2021
More info needed.
Why wouldn’t court appoint a lawyer?
Did D initially refuse counsel?
Something is missing in the facts.
answered on Nov 29, 2021
CCP § 472 may so indicate:
472.
(a) A party may amend its pleading once without leave of the court at any time before the answer, demurrer, or motion to strike is filed, or after a demurrer or motion to strike is filed but before the demurrer or motion to strike is heard if the... View More
Father in law had an accident at a hotel and became paralyzed. He started a lawsuit because his attorneys assured him it would be an easy win. He passed away and my wife took over the lawsuit. Long story short they misjudged the case and it has been extremely difficult and time consuming. My wife... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2021
Offer to compensate the attorneys for their expenses. It's hardly fair to expect them to advance money on a case, expecting to be paid back at the end, and then after they have spent the money, tell them to walk away from it.
Los Angeles city attorney did not file my court documents in time and missed an important deadline. Can i get help to sue ?
answered on Oct 24, 2021
Thank you for your question.
Yes there are attorneys who specialize in suing attorneys, as I do.
The Specialist will need to know:
Name and City of Attorney and Law firm;
what the attorney did wrong,
your financial damages due to the malpractice,... View More
I walked my probate attorney's office explained to him that I had evidence that the Administrator of my father's estate had a fraudulent credit card in my mother's name. That her and her lawyer where trying to steal most of my inheritance. I handed him $7500, requesting him to have... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2021
much more info is needed.
it sounds like you are asking a probate question on a criminal site and most of us do not know probate law.
just because you hire a lawyer doesn't mean you will get 100% of what you want...
remember the other side did the same thing.... View More
my car was taken from home 60 days ago. august 15th. they have had my vehicle in their custody for 60 days while im paying cash daily for a car rental and they will not/have not returned my calls or emails since on or about 9/14. my insurance which is full coverage (making payments) is paid through... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2021
It depends. If the insurance company accepts the claim, and there is no dispute about the value of the vehicle, a few weeks at most.
If the insurance company suspects fraud and asks for your examination under oath, it could take several months, and the insurance company might eventually... View More
Bailey v United States 2013 is about a man who had left his house just as it was about to be searched and was stopped, without probable cause, less than a mile away. The search warrant was valid and it was obtained based on the word of a confidential informant. Drugs and guns were found and Bailey... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2021
much more info is needed.
without ALL the facts it is impossible to answer your legal question with specificity.
you have a lawyer, who I assume knows the law, and s/he advised you of a course of action. I suspect there is a reason for that.
pose that question to your... View More
I may or may not have a copy of sensitive information (I work in security) which my boss asked me to delete completely. If I reveal publicly that I have this information, what should I expect to happen from a legal standpoint?
answered on Sep 25, 2021
more info is needed.
I suspect you had a Federal job and signed an agreement when employed, that you don't want to violate.
I am not a Federal Criminal Lawyer, but I would bet that disclosing the info would be a criminal offense, and could lead to your arrest and prosecution.... View More
i have some softwear that i need to gain all rights for leasing
answered on Sep 23, 2021
You need to consult with a patent attorney and do an analysis of cost and benefit.
after 2 calls to 911 and aprox. 25 min, 2 5 foot female EMT and one firefighter arrived. I live 5 blocks from firehouse. the ambulance came from another county two towns away. They never gave me medical attention on site. they pushed and nudged my shoulder to get up and walk to their gurney, which... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
Sorry to hear that your medical condition caused you pain. What you have is a potential "Governmental claim" and you should seek the assistance of a local Personal Injury attorney. You have a limited time to file a "Government claim form" against the agency that provided the EMTs.
She failed to go to my court date to emergency xparte to appeal a judge's default decision on a unlawful detainer due to my absence on the original court date. She then later mislead me by saying that the judge wouldn't appeal his decision even tho my landlord hadn't gave me any... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
You are entitled to terminate your relationship with your attorney at any time. Sorry to hear you are having such problems regarding your living situation at this difficult time. Legal Aid attorneys usually deal with defending indigent people (people who cannot pay for legal services) against... View More
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