Can you provide/refer 2nd opinion or co-counsel in agreement with my assertions? If you disagree, please cite authority.

If you were evicted following a court proceeding 18 months ago, you are probably outside of any possible appeal. Even the other tenant is probably...

What type of lawyer do I need to help me through the mediation, arbitration, and possible civil or criminal process

You may have options civilly and criminally. You may want to contact the local police and report the theft of the funds. They may tell you it is...

How do I protect myself legally from damages to my home due to the construction next door?

Cracking in sidewalks and stucco is typical and not considered a defect unless the cracks are excessive. You will need a qualified construction...

What's my landlords responsibility for rehousing and storage costs when major construction is needed?

Generally, a landlord is supposed to reimburse tenants for costs caused by not having the unit available for the tenant. That could include cost of...

What is considered breach of contract?

It could be a breach of your agreement. A thorough answer would require a review. A lot of contractors come to me with the same or similar issue....

I usually hear the opposite, that the contractor didn't start soon enough. The contractor will be responsible for correcting any improper work and...

Is there any legal recourse for an officer or police department that in our opinion is harassing and not doing their job?

You may need to consult with a criminal defense attorney about the reckless driving issue. If the claims are baseless, you may be entitled to a...

If one of the defendants worked at the company I am suing can I serve the company and list her as doing business at?

An individual can be served anywhere. If you know where she works, you can serve her at her place of employment. You may be able to do substitute...

I won against a company in Small Claims Court in September. Now they're appealing. Any advice? I go to court 12/16

A small claims appeal is essentially a new trial. The Court is not supposed to consider anything that happened the first time. You basically will...

I signed a settlement based on false information. Can I void my signature, and how?

It would not be possible to say without seeing all the documents and knowing more facts. Take everything to a local attorney for review and...