Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

is it mandatory to respond to a subpeona that was sent from a lawyer in a civil case.

It is not signed by a judge, but by the defendants lawyer and i am a witness in this

personal injury case.


Asked on 6/07/11, 12:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

You can get fined for not responding to a subpoena. However, if you want the subpoena "so ordered" by a judge, call the defense counsel and ask that the subpoena is signed by the judge.

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Answered on 6/07/11, 12:30 pm
SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,

Yes, unless you are a government entity.

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Answered on 6/07/11, 12:58 pm


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