You say that there is no mediation in Alameda County--perhaps you should contact the Court Rules. In NY there is a mandatory fee dispute mediation...

Mechanics lien filed by a floorer, did not do job as discussed?

While I am not admitted in the State of Ohio and am not familiar with its variance from New York Law, the practice in New York allows an owner of...

Arbitrators pretty-much remember the same amount as everyone.

I won an arbitration award there was another issue my employer wanted arbitrated before complying what if I refused to arbitrate

This is simple. Once you have an arbitration award--which is not enforceable--you file a summary (speedy) proceeding to confirm the Award, which...

Service by mail, certified or not, is not authorized by New York law. However, if the suit is based on an agreement that allows service by mail,...

Yes to you can present all of your damages to the Arbitrator. The Court must vacate the Judgment and compel arbitration. The only proviso I have is...

When I get a DBA, will my DBA in my local county (WNY), allow me to operate all across the state as a Mobile DJ?

Doing business certificates must be filed with the Secretary of State of New York. I assume from your question that either you never filed that...

Send proof of payment to them with a strong letter that they are violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Do not rely on phone calls...

Can I get a court order against my ex-worker?

Without a non-compete agreement you are forced to bring an action for theft of corporate opportunity. You may be able to seek an injunction against...

Can I sue a bank?

Almost certainly when you opened your account the agreement would have excluded any damages for electronic or internal computer difficulties.