"When Exactly is the Verbal Agreement Considered to Be Breached Here? When Does the 2 year SOL Clock Start Ticking?"

If he was offered 50%, then he has to decide it's worth it to go to small claims court over the other $500. He may well be bluffing. In most...

We hired a contractor to renovate a house. He has done a poor job. How can we get him to fix the deficient work or pay him less?

Ms. Kurtz has given a good analysis. One point I'll add is to have pictures of what is deficient. Sounds like a case where the visual evidence...

I think Mr. Erikson is your go-to guy here. I agree that one key issue is how much the late charges are. Considering that you expect to get the...

I suggest you contact Mr. Anderson. His firm has experience in this area and he took the time to analyze your question and give a good, detailed...

I hired a contractor do my basement water-proof system, now also lots of water. Question we just have oral contract .

First, demand in a certified letter that he fix/complete the job. Second, when he refuses, hire someone else to fix it; the most important thing...

Do I need to supply original invoices for services of sub-contractors etc that I have paid for oringinally to complete job.

If you have a written contract with that company, its terms will govern as far as the form of supporting documents you need to get paid. They can...

My husband is a carpenter and subcontracted out roof for one of his customers . now there are problems is my husband responsibl

I echo the comments of the first two attorneys. Further, I would add that if you husband works regularly as a roofer or doing other construction...

What would be the best course of action for receiving a Materialman's and Mechanic's Claim of Lien?

The lien law is somewhat unique in that, as explained by others, it can sometimes create an obligation for the owner to a party that the owner...

My HOA creates ghetto-like conditions by not enforcing CC&Rs or S-D, and will not mediate: they will pay for the litigation?

Don't be offended by this, but as a non-attorney you don't have the background to assess your own case and "open and shut." Such cases are very,...

If im in a racial discrimination case with my former employer (time warner) going into mediation what should I be asking for?

You need an employment law attorney with discrimination experience. For the most part, the value of your case will depend on the perceived...