How do I secure final payment on a construction job and do I have to finish if they already refused to pay?

The analysis of your predicament must start with the contract. The contract will set forth the rights, duties and responsibility of the parties. ...

Can a contractor put a mechanical lien on my home ,if i did not sign any agreements?

He can record a lien despite a contract with you, but whether he is entitled to recover anything is another question. Is it a laborer or worker...

Can I file motion to vacate five years after the default judgment in California?

It's always possible to vacate a default or default judgment, especially if you can prove the summons and complaint, request for entry of default...

How do I deal with a General Contractor who we paid upfront payment who got hit with an IRS collection notice?

This situation requires the analysis of an experienced attorney. The first thing the attorney will likely do is look at the contractor's license...

When did you record the lien? What was the project completed? Depending on your answers to these questions, you may be able to amend your...

There are other ways to perfect and enforce your judgment in addition to recording the abstract with the county recorder. You should consult with...

Can a company come after me to cover a check bounced by a landscaper that I hired?

I agree with my colleagues about the preliminary notice requirement and about asserting a claim with the license board against the landscaper. The...

How can I collect from a party with multiple judgments against them, which continues to do unscrupulous business?

There are many angles to your question. I agree that the threat of criminal prosecution is a no-no; you can pursue that path if you can get the...

How do I locate and obtain a debtor's dba certificate?

I, too, find it a bit odd that the bank would require a dba certificate given that the debtor's name is on the account. You can likely go to the...

Once a lawyer has started to collect a judgement against a company, how much time are we talking about?

There are many avenues to enforce such a judgment. Contact a collections lawyer