Billed for work not specifically asked for during initial "free" consultation meeting

Respond back in writing. Clearly and firmly let the attorney know there must be some mistake as you never hired him, or agreed to pay for a...

Lost my California house in foreclosure.Attention, Mr.Richard A Rodgers.

When a loan is foreclosed on by trustee's sale, the debt obligation is wiped out - there is no more debt. So, in that case, there is no debt relief...

Mr. Lee is correct, and I would add that the 1-year limitations for defamation generally begins to run upon first general distribution of the...

Lost my California house in foreclosure on the first loan of my resident. Can the lender sue me for its difference?

Assuming your house was located in California and the auction was a Trustee's Sale, no one is going to sue you. California has a "One Action Rule"...

I have been separated from my husband for the past years (not legally separated). I just found out he has a new business. He

The court's jurisdiction to order "back support" is only retroactive to the date you file for an Order to Show Cause (OSC) for support. You should...

What happens if someone is named as beneficiary to an account but the will and trust that was made years later states otherwise?

You need to consult with a probate attorney. Having said that, it could be that the Pay on Death beneficiary designation on the bank account...

Can a junior lien holder "charge off" a purchase money home loan made in Calfornia?

Yes, CHASE can report the second mortgage as a 'charge off' because they are treating the loan as uncollectable. How else would they report it? ...

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Is there fraud on the part of the landlord when a lease is signed with his knowledge of foreclosure?

I just settled a similar case where I represented a tenant and we sued the landlord for failure to disclose the foreclosure status at the time of...

Going through deed in lieu (short sale didn't work), due to a job transfer. How can we avoid tax ?

A Deed in Lieu of Foreclsoure doesn't neccessarily wipe out the debt like a foreclosure does. You need to have a written statement from the lender...

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My neighbors tree is really overgrown and has rats that are coming across the branches to my house. what can i do?

Rats are fairly common in dense shrubbery including hedges and ivy, and there may be other neighboring enviornments that these rats live in. So, it...