Can I sue a starbucks branch if 2 of their employees called me hideous names?

You can sue, but you wouldn't be successful as you have no damages.

Yes, if all of the tenants have habitability issues, they can join in and sue the LL together. This can be a superior way to resolve a claim than...

I have been advised to find local consumer protection layer. can you help?

You can use the Find a Lawyer tool or search Google. A full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you.

Does my attorney have to pay my medical expenses from the check that was sent to me from an auto accident I was in?

If the doctor treated on a lien, then yes, medical expenses would be paid from your personal injury settlement.

Dismemberment lost of index finger on the job, an offer of $18.000 I think is not enough for such loss am I wrong?, what to do?

There is no way to advise you without knowing all the facts. A full consultation would be necessary.

Memorandum of Cost (MC-010) citation?

If a case is dismissed, then there is no judgment.

Can the dentist get a preapproval, have you sign a contract, start the treatment, then change the contract to double payment?

The contract in question would have to be reviewed to properly advise you.

Can an attorney be hired to perform only one service without signing on to the case?

Yes, you can hire an attorney for a limited scope representation.

Do I have a case since I rented a converted garage and my bedroom is damage bags shoes and developed a real bad rash

You should call the Los Angeles Housing Department and find out if the unit is registered. If it is not, you may be entitled to a disgorgement of...

Can an attorney enforce a lien (in retainer) when lawyer hasn't filed lawsuit and keeps stalling?

Depending on the exact wording of the retainer agreement, the attorney may be able to put a lien on the case for the reasonable value of the work...