How do I evict someone that is not on the lease?

If someone is not in a lease they are not a tenant, so therefore, it is not an eviction you are seeking. What they are doing essentially is...

How long does an attorney have to refund your retainer once you request because of them not doing any work.

Reasonable time. I say if several weeks passed after notice, that is unreasonable.

I am contractor, was performing cable install for a company. They refuse to pay me? Is it a service theft?

Perhaps, but theft of services is usually a crime. If you want money, you should sue in civil court.

I signed a rental agreement. I gave no deposit. Can I rescind the agreement?

If a deposit was a condition that was to be satisfied prior to you being able to possess the apartment, and you gave no such deposit, then there is...

Who has the right to sue, the contract signer or the person who paid the fee?

Generally, if the client is the intended beneficiary, such a client may have a cause of action against you despite not being a signatory on the...

If a debt collector is threatening criminal charges, fire back at them with a warning that they may be liable under the FDCPA - a federal act...

How to recover unpaid overtime?

the DOL may attempt to do so, but an attorney is the better and faster way to go. You are in CA, and while we do not practice there, I can...

If a summary judgement was issued against me for damages that the plaintiff was praying for on the summons/complaint,

Judgments can be modified by motion most of the time. Anything can be negotiated. If judgment is vacated, there is a procedure you can follow...

Tax return

Usually not a problem. If you are becoming a permanent resident you may need a "sponsor". Otherwise, if you are all legit then being unemployed...

A question for tax attorneys specializing in international matters . . . Will IRS share my tax returns with France?

Moving away to avoid paying taxes is never a good idea. I suggest you make a settlement and set things straight so that this does not haunt you...