Reopening Dismissed Tort Claim

Summary

If a tort claim was dismissed due to your lawyers repeated absence, you may be able to reopen it by filing a motion to set aside the dismissal. You will need to prove the lawyers negligence and its impact on your case. Consider consulting a new attorney experienced in legal malpractice to guide you through the process. Check the courts website for specific forms and procedures. Connecting with local lawyers could be beneficial for your case.

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can you look up a case
I'm here to help, Pedro! Could you please provide more details about the case you're interested in? For example, the case number, the parties involved, or the court where it was filed?
it's Mejia vs westly miller or Mejia Vs unite state in califorina
I can't look up specific cases, but I can help guide you on how to find case information. You can search for case details through the California Courts website or contact the respective court where the case was filed. Do you need assistance on how to proceed with this?
so the case with dismissed and it was the lawyer for not show up to court many times can I reopen the tort claim for do process
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Pedro, you may be able to reopen the tort claim if you can prove that the dismissal was unjust due to your lawyer's repeated absence. Consider the following:
- File a motion to set aside the dismissal, citing your lawyer's negligence.
- Consult another attorney for guidance on proving your case was mishandled.
Would you like more information on the process or help finding resources to proceed?
yes
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Pedro, here's some general guidance on the process:
- File a motion in the same court to set aside the dismissal due to your previous lawyer's negligence.
- You may need to provide evidence of your lawyer's repeated absences and the impact on your case.
Would you like more information on filing the motion or guidance on finding a new attorney?
yes
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Pedro, here's further guidance on filing the motion:
- Check the court's website or contact them directly for specific forms and procedures to file a motion to set aside the dismissal.
- Consider consulting a new attorney experienced in handling legal malpractice or negligence cases to help represent your interests effectively.
If you need assistance in finding a new attorney or more details on the process, feel free to ask!
can you find one
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Pedro, it seems like a high-value case, and connecting with local lawyers could be beneficial for you. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you provide a bit more information about the issue?