Can I cancel this contract?

Whether or not you can cancel would depend on what the contract says. A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.

I was in a car accident, I see people on TV all the time, are they good lawyers?

You should do your own research and pick an attorney you are comfortable with. A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.

How long do I have to file a motion to compel after Defendants produced documents?

Yes, it is 45 days from the date verified responses were served.

How do I serve an opposition to a motion and a reply in California? Does service by fax require a prior agreement?

Yes, you have to have a prior agreement to service by fax. Typically, you can only serve by mail.

Are California process servers restricted to certain hours?

No, they are not limited to certain hours m

Under the scenario you described, it does appear what your friend proposes would be illegal.

Can a landlord write terms in a year lease that give you less than a 5 day late period to pay rent?

Yes, this is allowed. There is nothing illegal about it.

At this point can i ask the seller to reinburse the repairs needed or we will need to sue him

The answer to your question would depend on what the purchase agreement for the restaurant says. A full consultation would be necessary to...

Is It true that these bills can not be included in my settlement amount?

Typically, these bills ARE included as part of the settlement. You need to clarify this or get a new lawyer. A full consultation would be...

Do I need a partnership contract? How should the contract layout? Should I consider LLC for our business?

You should definitely have some sort of agreement in writing, whether you just do a general partnership, LLC, or corporation. The business...