What happens if I am unable to pay my attorneys fees under the retainer agreement signed?

The attorney is not that different from any other creditor in the sense that there is little they can do. I believe fee arbitration is required...

If you work for a non profit and they pay your mortgage, do you have to claim that in your w2 as income earned?

Generally, that is income to you. What you described is very suspect to me and I would advise that you discuss it in more detail with your own tax...

Can I withhold money after the work is complete because it was not completed in a timely manner?

I agree with counsel. You cannot impose your own penalty on the contractor. When the contractor first breached, you would be obligated to give them...

If there is not a signed contract by an attorney, does that mean we are not bound by that contract?

In all likelihood you are bound by it if you signed it. They would have to provide a copy to you in the event they sought to enforce it, but that...

Formed a Pro-Profit corporation in Texas in 1991. Never started any business. Can I transfer corporation at Zero $ to my brother

I would not do this unless you are certain that the company has been kept up in good standing and is current on all the required formalities and...

If an LLC with 3 business parnters, all signing personal guarantees for lease, are on the hook for remaining lease contract

He can sue for the difference. If the other partners do not show up then he will get a judgment. He can then use that judgment to perhaps go after...

Do I need to obtain copyright permissions before publishing a board game strategy guide e-book?

I suggest that you consult an IP lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail. Even if you avoid any copyright infringement, which...

Does the attorney who performed a trademark search have any liability (trademark infringement)?

I agree with all my colleagues here. The lawyer would have no liability because the lawyer has no control over the actions of a third party. Anyone...

First, is there are written agreement? I would suggest that you consult a lawyer to explore all the facts and circumstances as there may be a way...

51% Shareholder in NY S Corp with a Tied Board of Directors - Tiebreaker rights?

This is not the kind of question for which an answer will be readily available and offered here on a free public forum. I think you should...