Want to sue Roommate who didn't break the lease per agreement and forged my signature to turn in paper work later in the year.

Report the forgery to the police in Maryland - it is a crime. Yes, you can sue her, but you will have to do it in Maryland. I am not sure what...

Should I give a 3-day "pay or quit" notice or do something else?

If he has not paid the rent, then he is in violation of the terms of the lease and you can give him a three day notice. If he does not pay, then...

I have being sued for a breach of contract. The contract is a rental lease and expired 9 Months ago. is it legal / valid??

No one can give you a complete answer without seeing all the documents. Since you are being sued, you need an attorney to represent you and defend...

Lease agreement expiring, my co tenant moved out early but I've been paying - can LL say I'm in breach and not renew in Oakland

If the landlord let your roommate leave early, then he cannot claim that was a material breach - he allowed it, so even if it was a breach, he has...

If I signed a year lease in Oakland, CA with a security deposit, under what terms can the lease be broken by me (the tenant)?

You are probably on the hook. It usually takes something more severe than cold feet to get a tenant out of a lease. If you have not moved in yet,...

We're doing construction work on our house. The contractor promised to do it, got work permits, and disappeared. What can we do?

You have no obligation to him. He does not have a written contract which is a requirement for the type of work he is supposed to be doing. The...

You need to be honest in response to the questions asked. I do not recall the exact wording of the question on the Bar application, but I believe...

Deposition Delays

It is not unusual. Let your lawyer handle it.

My civil suit attorny is charging 45% and is now telling me it is for all money recovered is this legal?

An attorney can enter into any agreement with a client for fees so long as the fee is not unconscionable, or so high that it is shocking. A 45%...

Are there any attorneys whom are willing to wait for their payment till the work is done?

Plenty of attorneys provide legal services under agreements similar to what you describe. Sounds like you need an entertainment attorney. Use the...

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