I am refinancing a commercial property to get out of hard money loan. But ran into an environmental issue. What can I do?

You might consider retaining a real estate litigation attorney for advice and representation.

How do we request an asset to be "frozen" while a lawsuit is decided? The other party is going to try to sell it. Can I

If the asset is the subject of the dispute (e.g., a dispute over ownership of real estate) you may have the right to file and record something...

You should consult with a personal injury attorney. Depending on your injuries that attorney might accept the case on a contingency fee basis. If...

Does a conflict of interest arise when an Attorney consults with a respondent of a case, but is later retained by the claimant?

The "claimant" should consider a) informally demanding that the attorney withdraw, and if that fails b) file a motion to disqualify the attorney.

Is an original family law order also appealable if the final order is appealable?

I suspect that no appellate attorney will offer a yes or no answer without first carefully studying the orders and the history of the case.

Does a family law attorney need additional requirements to represent a party on appeal?

No, they do not. Any licensed (California) attorney can appear in the court of appeal. Whether that is a good idea is another question. The...

What options do I have that would work best from the Camp fire in Paradise California?

I am terribly sorry to read about your situation (and all of your neighbors in paradise). You should rely on your insurance company's assistance...

Can e-mails between atty/client and it's privilege be waived by client?

By suing for malpractice you waive the privilege. Whether the emails are inadmissible for other reasons is a different question.

Will CCP 473 save my ex-wife?

Your ex should consider filing a motion to vacate on the basis of excusable neglect, etc. (Code of ciivil procedure section 473).

Is it bad faith for an attorney to schedule his motion for withdrawal from the case on the first day of trial (5 months away)?

My first question is: why does your friend want an attorney to represent her at trial, who does not want to represent her? If the attorney has no...