Signed lease, Landlord does not want to lease

The first tenants have a lease. That means you must allow them to move in and take possession unless you get them to agree to terminate the lease....

Who pays for changes in the plans, when changes are required by inspector or utility company?

It may depend on what the contract says about changes to the plans. If they were ordered by the building department, then generally the owner...

CAN I GET MY RETAINER BACK

The attorney appears to have done some work, or at least showed up for a hearing. He would then be entitled to some payment. Depending on...

The fired contractor has no right or ability to interfere with you continuing to work on the job. As the other attorney answered, you should...

Is my remodel/new addition contract still valid without the proper signatures and/or date of completion changed by contractor?

The original contract may not be valid for a whole bunch of reasons. However, because you met with the contractor and initialed the contract, that...

I was the plaintiff in a small claims action and my case was thrown out. Can I file a SC-180?

Yes, you can file a motion to vacate. You may not win, but there is no harm in trying.

How does a court determine who is entitled to use of a corporation's name if there is a split and both groups claim ownership?

You and the other members will likely need to contact an attorney as this is too complex a situation and is beyond the scope of the AVVO...

Gross negligence & misrepresentation on behalf of client. Need advice what to say to former atty & possibly state bar.

Ask your current attorney if he believes the other attorney committed malpractice. He may not want to answer or give you an opinion. If not,...

If I have informed opposing counsel of a Conflict of Interest, given the name of the Attorney with whom I've met with and

If there truly is a conflict, then the attorney should voluntarily withdraw. If they don't, and you still think there is a conflict, you may...

Previous lawyer didnt file fee waiver

If you are still represented by the attorney, you can ask him to file a fee waiver now, and a request for refund. It is not likely that it will be...