QUESTION
Are there any deadline limitations on when an attorney can file an appearance?
Asked on Feb 20th, 2014 on Divorce - Idaho
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For example, can you file an appearance on the day of trial?
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Business Litigation Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA
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In California, a substitution or attorney or notice of limited scope document can be filed at any time, including the day of a hearing.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2014 at 8:27 PM
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In theory, yes. In practice, you file as soon as you're retained.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 5:50 PM
Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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Diane L. Berger
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No deadline bug an attorney should reSlly have time to prepare.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 5:50 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Peters Law, PLLC
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I suppose you could, but I think at that point the judge could say no, since it is unfair to the other side, unless of course the attorney is prepared to go to trial.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 5:49 PM
Yes. It is called limited scope representation
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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Discretionary with the judge.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 5:49 PM