How many days do you need to give prior to a hearing date to serve a witness with a deposition subpoena for personal appearance?

A reasonable amount of time so the witness can prepare is required. There is no set minimum, plus you may want to give the person more time if you...

Small claims court is the answer. Your check was deposited into a bank account, I would presume. Whomever received that $700 must refund that...

In the top link, below, I provided you with a link to NOLO Press's book on suing in superior court. Oral contracts would not generally have an...

I just found out that someone is using my ss# and possibly my mothers to set up utility bills in our name . Can I prosecute

Identity theft is very serious and you have tried in the past to get this resolved in a court, but it seems that "they're back." You should take a...

I would contact a consumer attorney in Virginia about this, because if the notice failed to comply with that state's law, assuming that is where...

Client refuses to pay for work; have signed work orders, etc

Small claims court seems to be an appropriate forum for you to seek your $1500 bill. I know plenty of professionals who use small claims court to...

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Company has my money and no contract, can they keep my money??

It may be helpful if you do a follow up question on Avvo. For instance, if you paid by credit card, you have a number of rights under the Fair...

In the first link, below, I have sample letters that you can send by Certified Mail, return receipt requested to dispute a debt collector's debt....

Can I sue an individual?

Certainly, taking personal property is known as "conversion." Document the items that were yours, the fact that they are gone, and the value, to...

Is there such a thing as "clients' rights", analogous to patient's rights?

One of the most common complaints that the State Bar receives from clients is the failure to return calls and stay in touch with the client, which...