Just finished talking to the L. He set 4/12 as the new final date, which is better. He also said I cannot avoid going to court on that day. Not what I wanted to hear, but what can I do. At least I won't have to go to the court on 1/22 (the case management date.)

I'm not thrilled with this L. I would switch him if I hadn't already spent so much money on him. He's more of a trial L, so he's rushed and doesn't really listen. He did great when I first interviewed him. But now...

My H sent an email today to share interesting facts about stocks. Just that. I only said, "thank you for sharing." Will choose to not see him again until I return from the trip.