1. is street tax prevalent in today's business society?, what is the percentage im fearful to start a business?

I think that you are asking a question that requires a very cynical attorney to answer, so let me answer it for you. The answer is yes, especially...

Was malpractice committed and what are we entitled to and how should we move forward arbitrator, mediator or Attorney?

I must concur with several of the great answers by counsel before. The issue here is damages. Someone clearly made a mistake, and they shouldn't...

Has a plaintiff waived their right to arbitration in LACBA if they filed, but never served attorney, in a small claims action.

In every arbitration question, if you are filing a lawsuit, and you don't necessarily want to go to arbitration, then continue with the lawsuit. An...

Can I sue the HOA for negligence/breach for violating the bylaws which clearly state they "protect homeowner investments"?

Yes, you can sue the HOA, although the very fact that there is an HOA means that there are restrictions of record for all properties in the...

First things first, you need a lawyer representing you in this case. Going pro se against the Federal Government, is a mistake, and one that you...

How does a debt collection agency differ from going to a litigation attorney?

The answer is, and always will be, hire a lawyer. Lawyers are always better. Debt collection agencies in general have a hirer error rate, and under...

For lawsuit represent, do federal litigation lawyers generally charge more on a per hour basis than do state litigation lawyers?

Interesting question, because the answer is: that shouldn't be the case, but it often is. When an attorney passes the bar exam, they are licensed...

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Attorney and Confidentiality-Complex Business Litigation

I understand your discomfort, you don't want the attorney to gain your information, then realize he or she has a conflict of interest because they...

On the fence about filing suit for fairly decent breach of contract (rent).

The answer, as all legal answers are: "It depends." Really it depends on how many houses your judgment debtor purchases. If he only purchases one,...

Is 200 requests for admissions reasonable?

I'm going to go against the grain and say that its not excessive. Actually, in really depends on what discovery "level" you are under. In Texas the...