If a lawyer said she would return my funds from a deposit on a retainer but could'nt raise the rest of retainer can she keep$

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, as a general matter she has to return the money, less the reasonable amount for the jail visit....

What is false advertising and can you sue for damages?

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, in addition to what counsel has stated there is also California Bus and Professions Code...

My daughter signed a 1 year leased for a room in LA with a security deposit of 300 dollars

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, technically the landlord can try to collect the balance of the lease. However, the landlord...

I've been served with an unlawful detainer by my landlord's ex wife!

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, the most important thing to do at this point is to make sure you timely respond to the UD...

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MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT after Tenant answers

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, go to your local law library (at the courthouse or law school) and look for treatises published...

Attorney's Fee Discount

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, I do not know what you mean by an adjustment of $50,000.00. You are obligated to pay the...

Not Accepting settlement offer

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, technically - yes. The counter-offer is a rejection of the first offer. However, as a...

Is drawing an original picture of a celebrity and selling it illegal?

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, as a general matter celebrities have certain rights of publicity/privacy which you may be...

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, you should immediately consult with a local IP attorney. You have many issues here to be...

Who pays me my security deposit when another tenant takes my place?

While I cannot give you legal advice in this forum, the landlord is usually responsible for this unless there is some other agreement in writing...