When is it advisable to simply "cut and run" in a civil litigation?

Parties sometimes assume that the mediator is "in cahoots" with the other side, because of a possible lack of perspective about the case. For...

I want to sue my employer and the statute of limitations is coming right up. But I also have an arbitration clause.

You also should consult competent counsel in your jurisdiction because it is possible that the arbitration clause may preclude commencement of a...

One or two additional thoughts to add to what was said in the previous answer: Although mediation may have been court-ordered, ultimately it is a...

Regarding arbitration

I agree with Mr. Kelly; the particular type of attorney that you probably should seek would be a consumer protection attorney or consumer credit...

I received an arbitration award by AAA five months ago. How do I turn this into a judgment?

In New York (I recognize that you're in California), you have 90 days after issuance of the arbitration award to move in court to vacate (overturn)...

Who is the responsible party for paying the arbitration expenses?

I am not sure at what stage your matter currently is, based on the question. I agree with the previous responding attorney, Alan, that if your...

Does an LLC protect my personal assets?

I agree with Michael's answer, above, and will add just one point -- it also may depend somewhat on the size of the loan you need (smaller dollars...

What legal action can I take to stop these harassing emails?

First, as a practical matter, you may want to (a) block all e-mail from this sender, if that's permissible -- you didn't mention whether this is a...

Is there a place on the internet that has free samples of filed briefs sorted by types of lawsuits?

In addition to the previous answers, you also might want to check to see whether the court in which you'd be filing the complaint has a special...

On the first part of your question: From what you've said, if you're intent on contesting their claim, then I agree that paying it under protest as...