Payment Dispute (Business to Business), pursuing client in Florida for Unpaid Invoices (Software Development Services)

My answer is not one you'll like, but one that needs to be said IMHO. Chalk up the $3,500.00 to an expensive learning experience. Its neither cost...

In small claims defendant was represented by an attorney, if that changes does he have to notify plaintiff or court?

I think this is a classic sign that you are over your head from the beginning with litigation. You can't serve process on a party's attorney. If...

Just bought a new truck. Have signed contract and now they are saying the pay off amount they put in is short 1,000 dollars

All that depends on the terms of your agreement. A signed contract is only as good as its terms and conditions.

How can I get him to pay my deposit back to me

If the landlord hasn't returned the deposit and did not send out 30 day letter, you may be better off suing him to get deposit back, as you can't...

Would any lawyer be interested here in Florida to perform unbundled service?

Not by any competent attorney....which should tell you something about anyone who would agree to do it.

Does my attorney have the legal right to postpone my surgery without my consent

Generally no, and its a poor idea for him to do so. I assume this was done to address legal issues in your case, but you should have been consulted...

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I was contacted by an attorney regarding a transaction that I though was legit, but it wasn't. There saying I should have known

Probably...."I didn't know" and" I am sorry" are usually good legal defenses to liability issues. Be sure, though, that its not a a scam as there...

WOULD THE NEWEST VERSION OF RULES APPLY IN A PENDING CASE?

New rules usually apply ...though there could be some overlap issues that may have to be dealt with by the court

My apartment complex advertised "gated complex" and the gate has worked 2 wks in 7 mnths. Would this be a way to break my lease?

Possibly. Bigger issue is whether it will be worth the expense of hiring a lawyer to represent you if the landlord disagrees. You may want to...

Typically, one cannot get court orders to prevent statements from being made. You should speak with your family law attorney about how to use his...