Take a look at California Code of Civil Procedure 2030.210- 2030.410. I believe you only have five days to answer in unlawful detainer cases.

If the parties agree to settle before the defendant is required to Answer, does the Def avoid filing fees?

Correct, if the case is settled before the defendant answers, they would not need to pay a first appearance fee, because they would not need to...

Can Amazon legally do this without showing my any sort of proof? They make it sound as if I have no rights.

Amazon does not need to show any proof to suspend your account. They are a private company. When you create an account at Amazon you agree to...

If the judge relieved our lawyer just 2 days prior to our trial, is the same judge allowed to hear our trial?

There is nothing inherently improper about a judge hearing a motion to be relieved as counsel also presiding over the trial; generally, in state...

I want out of 50/50 LLC in which I have a lot of personal money in. Partner can't afford to buy me out. What Options do I have?

Depending on the specifics of your situation, you may be able to file for an involuntary dissolution of the LLC. You should seek local counsel to...

The parties can come to an agreement to settle a case on any (legal) terms they see fit.

Trespassing by the legal server?

There isn't a way to be certain based on the facts you have given. A process server can sometimes be granted access to a gated community for the...

I would check your fee agreement and see what you agreed to pay. If you had a contingency fee agreement, $15.5k out of $18k sounds very high for...

What options are available to correct a complaint that is key causes of action left out?

I would consider filing a motion for leave to amend complaint as soon as possible. You will need to file the proposed amended complaint along with...

You will need to provide a copy of the amended complaint if you want the court to grant your motion.