What can I do with this fraud contractor?

I agree with the other answers. You can also report him to the Contractor State License Board whether he is or is not licensed. They will go...

What kind of lawyer do I need to sue a person for money they promised to pay me back that is over $100,000?

The first thing I would do is stop paying his bills -- why on earth would you do that? This person has no intention of ever paying you back...

Can an individual make copies for sale of a video they have purchased?

You have received much good information on the legalities associated with this situation and things that you should do. I want to seize on one...

I agree this is not extortion. Extortion would be a threat to do something bad to you or report you or another to the police or government if you...

Would there be consumer confusion between "Saelee Sleeper" and "Sealy"?

Very possibly. It appears you are trying to capitalize on a name that sounds like a famous mark. The difference in spelling or the addition of a...

My attorney put in an email that he would lower my fee if I'd settle, the next day he said he withdraws his offer to take less

I agree with Mr. Doland, but from what you've said, it sounds like you may have accepted his offer when you told him you will settle for the lower...

Can i trademark a word that is already in use for my company name?

I agree with the other answers, but the other important issue will be what you are using it for. Assuming your item is not the same thing as what...

What happens when the buyer backs out of a purchase contract for a house before there is a hearing over said purchase contract?

Your question needs to be under Probate and I'm changing this. But it sounds like the estate attorney you already have would be the best person to...

It's good that you are looking at alternatives that you have. But actually for the situation you describe there may be multiple alternatives and...

A federal law was passed last month called the Consumer Review Fairness Act. It provides that companies cannot require consumers to sign contracts...