This needs to be posted under military law so you get answers from people who deal with that area. I am changing it.

What if an attorney demands payment but never provided invoices or a signed copy of their fee agreement?

Ask for invoices and the retainer agreement. If they don't provide them, go to the State Bar of California website and you can have a fee...

Beyond the excellent answer you've already received, your friend needs to look at Bar rules and other applicable laws and determine if doing this...

Is their a required minimum hours in the CA law before signing a contract directly to the patient?

There is no law providing a minimum amount of hours. There are laws in California that may require payment for more than the actual hours for...

What you are describing doesn't amount to extortion. And conditions imposed unilaterally after the fact can't change an agreement. Small claims...

Suppose the seller's disclosure notice was delivered to the buyer 2 days late

First -- read what your contract says. It will determine what you can get -- likely just the deposit. Second -- no, you can't get mental...

Is it legal not to allow an H1b worker leave his current employer by having his contract bought out by another employer?

You need to consult an immigration attorney in private to go over all facts and have any documents reviewed. What can be garnished depends on what...

May I use the registered trademark sign (®) in my company's logo?

If you use the symbol so it is clear that you are associating it with the name and not the logo, you should be OK. You don't want to mislead...

You have good suggestions. Another is find someone you can borrow $400/month from on a written contract to pay X amount per month -- whatever you...

Do I have to sign paperwork for DSS and the safety agreement if I do not agree with the accusations?

You need to consult an attorney in private so you can go over specific details and have the attorney review the paperwork. Do not post any such...