What is the next thing to do after filing a lawsuit to foreclose on the mechanic’s lien? Anything before Judgment?

After filing the lawsuit, you also need to make sure it is served on the defendants. You should serve the complaint with the summons, the ADR...

In CA, can I hire an unrelated contractor to complete unfinished work or will "completion" then be extended?

You are free to have a different contractor finish the work. Doing so may not eliminate a mechanics lien or lawsuit from the first contractor,...

What are the costs of arbortration and how should I handle my billing issues with my ex-lawyer? Do I have a case?

Attorneys are required to submit any payment dispute to mandatory fee arbitration. There is usually no cost for that, or if there is, it is...

Should I attend the edd appeal hearing even if i know im at fault?

As my colleague said, you may not be entitled to benefits. However, merely showing up at a hearing cannot harm you. If you still want a chance...

I received a denial for our I 130 petition because of insuffient evidence, I explained to them my records were not available.

There are different approaches you can take when your I-130 petition is denied. This can be complicated, and since there is a lot riding on it,...

Can my husbands boss fire him for appealing a overpayment charge for unemployment when he recieved partial unemployment

If your husband is an at will employee, then he can be fired at any time without any reason. However, if your husband is fired because he put in...

NOT PAYING JURY FEE, ALERT THE opposing LAWYER?

If you are filing bankruptcy, then you should do it as soon as possible, and before any deadline for filing trial documents comes up in your case. ...

Mortgage with FHA loan. Seller (FHA) DID NOT DISCLOSE major damages, and "hid" those facts during the sale. Mortgage Fraud? HELP

The seller and the seller's broker and real estate agent are required to disclose known and suspected defects to you in writing as part of the...

If a client has a great case but a troubled past, would attorneys not take his civil lawsuit?

Make sure you tell all of this to any prospective attorney. Even with all the problems, many attorneys will take a case involving a difficult...

Arbitration and small claims

If the attorney filed a new small claims action against you, then you can defend the case at the small claims hearing.

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