Caught shoplifting,no police was call,no court order,the only took my social,name & address. i received a letter to pay $200

There is no independent legal requirement to pay a civil demand letter from a law firm. Do not sign any admissions of guilt, pay attention to any...

Caught shoplifting $35 worth of cloth in walmart,no police was called the only took my name address,&

A civil demand letter does not create an independent obligation to pay. Do not sign any admissions, and pay attention, as my colleague notes, to...

Partial payments of a civil demand were paid, but do I need to finish these payments once I've started?

No, a civil demand letter does not create and independent legal obligation to pay or continue paying.

I paid 1500 to rent a business property,havent done anything wrong and havent opened yet, but am being evicted What can I do?

If you are one a month to month oral lease, there is nothing unusual. If you have a written lease and the action is contrary to the terms of the...

If i owe my attorney of record money for a case that is not settled yet can he just quit and not be there for me at court

It appears, but is not certain that this is a criminal case. In either a civil or criminal matter the attorney has a duty to inform his client of...

Can I sue in small claims court if I have a notarized promise to pay from a friend I let borrow money back in 1994?

The statute of limitations on a written contract in California is 4 years. If there have been any payments since 1994, the four years may begin to...

What is the process for terminating a lawyer's representation of the client in Federal Court?

If you are abroad you really, really should obtain a new attorney familiar with federal court to do this for you. Federal court is very complex,...

Does the statue of limitation apply?

I confirm what my colleague states - that the statute of limitations on a California judgment is 10 years.

Can I use a business name similar to another in the same industry and market?

My colleague Mr. Jackson gives excellent advice. In addition, you would be better served commercially by originality instead of "squeaking by" on a...

My colleagues are correct. Get confirmation from the insurance company in writing together with the claims number they have assigned. Speaking with...