Should I accept partial payment for a final bill that is overdue?

Many considerations go into determining whether to accept partial payment on an overdue account. For example, how much is owed? For how long? ...

My clients want to sue me for their money. What should I do?

Do you have E & O insurance? If so, turn the claim over to the insurance company. Otherwise, you need to retain experienced local counsel who can...

Can Well Fargo Bank legally do this?

If you check the paperwork WFB gave you when you opened the accounts, you will see that they probably did reserve the right to seize one account to...

I was awarded a judgment against a debtor a little over two years ago. How can I collect?

There are many methods of enforcing judgments. The most aggressive involve garnishing wages and seizing bank accounts. Do you know if the person...

What legal action can I take if a client doesn't pay a fee?

I would add that if your agreement with the client contains an attorney fees provision, then your demand letter so indicate forewarning them that...

If a tenant is renting from a LLC, if a eviction is filed, who should file? The LLC, or the person holding the LLC?

Look at your lease. Whoever is listed as the landlord is the only party with standing to file the action. I agree with my colleagues that if the...

Is this legal?

No reputable debt collector will visit your home or work place. This is most likely a scam. Should they recontact you demand in writing the...

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Can attorney withdraw the answer he filed on behalf of one of the defendants because he "discovered" he doesn't represent him?

Not without a court order allowing Defendant A to withdraw and replace or amend the Answer filed. If you are the Plaintiff in this drama, there is...

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A deposition subpoena is different from a trial subpoena in many respects, most notably you cannot subpoena "the person most knowledgeable" for a...

How to determine step up cost basis of joint tennacy property in ca after wifes death

You will need to obtain a retrospective real estate appraisal, which is fairly common. You should consult with local, LICENSED real estate...