Should we hire an attorney or just take the loss for a barely 1-year-old RARE vehicle that was totaled; other driver at fault?

Lyft has very good insurance, and it is responsible because the driver was in the course and scope of his employment. I would hire an attorney and...

It sounds like it was the tenant's fault. However, if there was something defective about the way the air conditioner was mounted in the window,...

Can I sue an Insurance co for, denying a claim for home repair?

What your insurance company did is bad faith. You need to hire an attorney who specializes in insurance bad faith and sue you insurance company. ...

What is a settlement conference?

It is a settlement negotiation supervised by a judge. Usually, both sides file briefs explaining their side of the case to the judge. At the time...

Do I have a valid legal complaint against the realtor, real estate company and the home inspector for poor work?

You probably do not have a case against the home inspector because the home inspector's contract probably says he or she is not responsible for...

Sued for credit card debt. I

Yes -- they can sue you. Credit card debt is assignable. Your options are: attempt to fight the lawsuit, work out a settlement, or file for...

I'm not sure why you would want to compel further answers at a deposition after the case was dismissed, but the court loses jurisdiction as soon as...

Is a non-compete clause from a CA-based company enforceable outside of CA?

The answer depends on the choice of law provision in the employment contract. If the agreement states that California law applies, the non-compete...

Do I have a case?

Technically, you have a case -- but not one that most attorneys would take on contingency. You might want to consider small claims court.

In California can the server of a civil unlimited case later be added as a party?

I don't see why not. The process server must not be a party to the action at the time it was served, but there is no rule against him or her...