In a commercial lease, does Fla law allow the landlord (me) to lock out the tenant, where tenant says they will not pay rent?

No, I'm sure your lease doesn't say you can do that. You have to follow unlawful detainer proceedings to get this tenant out, and if you do...

What are our rights if we have given our contractor a 2nd depost

Do you have a written contract with this contractor? If not, make one now, that itemizes what work will be done and on what schedule, with that...

Is it slander and what can I do about it?

The false statement said to a third party meet the elements of defamation in GA, and statements about your job are "slander per se," so special...

What is the statute of limitation for debt collection in Alabama?

In Alabama the statutes for written and oral contracts are both 6 years. The statute would run from your breach, i.e., when you stopped making...

Three times before a Judge and the defendant is still disputing my case.

The other response gave a good guess about where you are in proceedings. 3 court proceedings isn't much when it comes to litigation, most lawsuits...

Ca i be taken to court for refusing to pay for work on my house if a problem was preexisting and the contractor new it.

You've got an oral agreement, or an implied in fact agreement, with this contractor to pay for services. You're entitled to competent and complete...

Practicing law isn't easy, and civil litigation in particular is difficult because of all the rules and formalities. You're in what I think would...

I filed a civil complaint and it was served. if all is true and is denied by the employer what happens if i have evidence?

The employer may cross-complain against you and try to prove its own claim, but you need to prove the elements of your claim, while the defense...

Can you ask to postpone a deposition due to mental anguish?

Sure, you can ask the lawyer that sent you the notice to continue the depo. They get rescheduled all the time, especially in cases with lots of...

I signed a non-compete in PA but now live in CA. Can the non-compete be enforced?

It doesn't matter where you live now, which state's law governs your non-compete is provided in your agreement, so you need to check your...