Had a verbal agreement with a previous employer on developing software.

I agree with my colleague. I would add that if there is documented evidence that is consistent with or reflects the terms of the verbal agreement,...

I have a property lien and learned that the property was recently sold for cash. Now, how do I collect?

The passage of time could have blown the statute of limitations. Is this a mechanics lien for a work of improvement to the property including...

Should I file a default judgement

Generally: Yes, if the defendant has been properly served and failed to file a responsive pleading and has been ignoring the case, a request for...

Generally: Two rocks right at the same job location could be found as significant by a factfinder in court. Lack of due care with respect to...

Generally: Construction contracts with change orders can be complex due to the nature of subcontractors, payment structures, varied...

Generally: Objections to discovery requests are waived for failure to timely respond in 30 days from the operative date of service. This should...

Can a demurrer be decided by the court prior to the Case Management Conference?

Generally: The hearing date is key, not necessarily the CMC date. Sometimes parties can simply stipulate to consolidate cases and the lower...

Construction lawyer - a contractor files a wrongful lien on my house, how to destroy this lien?

I agree with my colleague, a motion to expunge appears to be appropriate and would be stronger should they fail to perfect their purported lien...

Generally: It's unclear from the facts described because more information is needed to complete the analysis. For example, the outcome may...

Housing lock out? Can I appeal? Daughter is hospitalized.

Sorry to hear of your very unfortunate situation, and thank you for selecting me to answer your question. Generally: There appears to be a...