Do I need to commence lawsuit concurrent with filing demand for arbitration in California?

Filing the arbitration should protect the statute.

If a defendant is represented by attorney, and I serve a subpoena for testimny and records

You would serve the attorney for the Defendant.

Can I have the seller, real state agent, title company, or insurance to pay for all the plumbing issues

Depending on what the purchase agreement and the disclosures said, you may have a claim here. A full consultation would be necessary to...

If a buyer attempts to do a counteroffer on a set contract, does that void the original contract?

Typically, if there is a contract in place, there wouldn't be any counter-offer and this may be considered a breach. Really depends on what the...

Can I file a motion to withdraw my motion 2 compel if I receive the responses the day after I fie the mtion 2 compel?

You do not have to file a Motion to withdraw it; simply call the department clerk and inform him or her that you wish to take it off calendar. ...

I want to server court papers to defendant in another state

You can hire a process server in that state.

You can have the borrower sign a promissory note, which would lay out the terms of his repayment obligations. A full consultation would be...

Yes, you can do this, i.e. have an attorney specially appear or appear for the limited scope of representing you at a deposition.

Can I recover attorney's fee for suing contractors who did not finish the work or did not deliver the work to the standard?

Generally not, unless there is a written contract between you and the contractor that provides for attorney's fees.

Is nuisance and interferring with uiet use and possession the same causes of action?

Nuisance is similar to the breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment, but in my opinion, the covenant is actually broader and covers more items. ...