I have to attend a CMC at the downtown LA courthouse. I have to file my answer to it. I live over 200 miles away.

The "answer" to the CMC you are talking about is the Case Management Statement. You can file this by fax or mail. The mailing address is Civil...

It's probably a scam. I wouldn't take any action or even think about it until and if you get served with a lawsuit.

I reported a bully (peer) at work.

You have not posed a question. However, bullying in the workplace is not illegal.

Can I sue an out of state defendant here in state or federal court?

You should look at the what the retainer agreement between you and the attorney provides, but based on what you stated, it is unlikely you would be...

As long as your LLC is registered in CA, you will have to pay the $800 tax. You are better off starting a new LLC in WA and transferring the...

My central heat went out 2 weeks ago. The landlord says he doesn't have the money to fix it. What can I do?

You can repair the heating at our own cost and deduct the amount from your next rent payment.

I allowed a partner to access to my banking account for business purposes, he misused the money and now i am in debt, what to do

You can try to report the funds to your credit card as fraud. You can also sue the partner, although if he is overseas, it may not be viable.

Can an employer fire you without a giving a warning first?

Unless you have an employment contract to the contrary, yes, you can be fired without notice.

What kind of legal document can I write for someone to pay me back for a purchase I am about to make for him?

You can use a promissory note. You should have an attorney draft this.

If the agreement you signed states that the deposit is nonrefundable, then you will have to follow the terms of the document you signed.