What can I do when a contractor won’t pay my company what was agreed upon?

Depending on when the work was performed, you may have the right to file a lien against the owner's property. This can, in turn, apply pressure on...

How can I get my attorney to release QME report to me? Has had it for 3 months but will not reply by phone or email to advise me

Put your request in writing to the lawyer. In Texas, and I presume in California, the litigation file belongs to the client, and your lawyer must...

Is a legal issue that a Lawyer copied my parent's signature on the back of the Medical check and deposited to their bank?

There are several questions here, and to answer them your lawyer will want to review your fee agreement with the law firm, as well as the...

Can an attny already hired ,at a stated amnt increase their rates double because of 'extra' paperwork?

I am not sure about the professional conduct rules in Missouri, but in Texas there is a presumption of unfairness any time an attorney modifies a...

As a subcontractor, we did several changes and extras per owner request. Is the GC responsible for payment?

In general, if the GC was paid for your work, even undocumented change orders, I believe you have a viable claim. The GC's contract with the owner...

If you pay rent, can the landlord apply your rent to damages you owe from a former apartment and make you behind?

To answer this question, your attorney will need to review the written lease, and understand whether the "completely different apartment" was in...

Lots of questions here, including one imbedded in your question. You say "my property" but then acknowledge the offending portion of the driveway...

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Landlord hired someone to cut a tree and a huge branch fell into sons bedroom are they responsible to replace my sons clothes?

I think you have a valid claim. If the clothing truly needs replacing (as opposing to cleaning) you should be able to recover some value for...

If I owe a fee for carpet to my current apartment after moving out, can I pay that in payments?

I would not pay the bill, but rather dispute it in writing, citing the facts you mention here. I doubt the new landlord will want to litigate over...

The existence of an HOA is generally not required to enforce a deed restriction. If the restriction has not been waived or abandoned (not enforced...