My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: California.
I have a current case against a large defense contractor for discrimination, harrassment, retaliation, gender and age bias. Set for trial in Federal court in Sept 08. My current lawyer has resigned do to the case being moved to Federal court and the travel time it would take (long story) this has left me without a lawyer and I have a deposition to attend in 2 wks. I'm having a problem with finding an attorney who wants to take the case on short notice. I have a really solid case and its frustrating that I'm not getting any call backs or emails so I can let them know the strength of my case. Bottom line is I might have to attend the deposition representing myself (which I am at this point). I'm not a lawyer by no means, but sharp and professional in other areas. I'm extremely concerned that I'm going to do something wrong or basically not be as prepared as I should be. Can anyone please give me any advise? I'm basically on overload reading this and that and more confused than ever.
Questions Do I have to give a witnesses name to the other lawyers? she still works there and this is going to put her in a bad spot to come forward and tell what she knows. She's willing to but I can tell its really causing her trumoil and I understand since they can make her life very hard at work. It involves her current boss and HR. Can I protect her name from being released? Something like "the whisleblowers act"?
Do I have to give every bit of evidence to them I have such as emails and other corropondence? they have asked for everything to be photocopied and brought concerning my allegations.
I would be greatly thankful for any advise you could give me,
Judy

