Can I use my brother's lawyer to represent me based on the verbal agreement eas between my brother, myself and lawyerdocuments.

Based on what you are asking, the answer is yes your brother can pay the retainer and your legal bills. However, the agreement should be between...

Can a landlord use my utilities without my knowledge and then evicted me when I asked ?

Until someone with more landlord tenant experience weighs in, here is a helpful guide regarding your rights. California is a very tenant friendly...

Converting a LLC to a Corp with Form 8832? What Type of Corporation am I then?

I agree with Matthew. If you want to convert your LLC to a corporation, this is not the way to do it. This is a tax election form only and will...

Can my employer change my commission mid contract?

It depends on what else is in your commission agreement. Based on what you have said, I would posit that they cannot unilaterally change your...

The short answer is yes but to what avail? One could argue there wasn't a "meeting of the minds" on an essential element of the contract - the...

Can I still sue my mechanic for not fixing my engine after I paid all up front work? And he took all my money

You can always sue in small claims but you may have an issue since you sold the car. However, if the buyer noted that part of the reason for the...

Can I legally cancel my used car purchase and get a full $2000 dollar deposit refund ?

You can take the car to another dealer to have it diagnosed. Also, you mentioned the drivertrain warranty but noted the problem is with the...

Can I take buyer to small claims court for failure to fulfill their part of the contract?

I agree with the response from Helena. Do you have the title to the car? If so, you may want to get the police involved as you would still...

Entertainment. Can terms of agreement be altered on a contract without the consent of one of the parties?

I agree with my colleagues above. In most instances, the answer is no. There would be no "meeting of the minds" as we say in legalese which could...

Someone owes me $1400, she sent me a check for $1200, with paid in full in the memo line. I know not to cash it, what do I do?

If you cross out her memo and then cash the check, the courts do not consider this sufficient and it will be deemed that you have accepted the...