Attorney charging me now over $1,000 for emails we exchanged 1.5 years ago without any service agreement contract.

A demand for payment is just a demand. It does not mean you have to pay it. Just tell him that you never retained him, and never authorized him...

A co. wants to finance some equipment to me but they also will be getting their own loan for it. Can we have a valid contract?

It sounds like a sublease agreement. There are ways that an agreement could be drafted that would allow what you propose. If there is already...

No rental agreement or lease. Never paid. How do i get a freeloader out of my house. He does get mail here

He is a tenant. It does not matter that he has not paid anything. He was allowed to live there for the last three years under those terms. You...

Can an expert automotive appraiser witness be used.

If you qualify as an expert in those areas, meaning that you have special knowledge, education or experience with those areas sufficient to give...

Can I send a Set 2 of Discoveries?

Generally, yes, you can serve a second set of discovery. If the only issue is how much she is spending on child care, that may be a lot of work...

Is the ombudsman immune from depositions?

If you have a pending lawsuit, and the ombudsman has evidence that is relevant to the claims involved, you could have him served with a subpoena or...

At home, I was served a TRO in another CA county venue. The TRO was dismissed. Can I sue for expenses at my local courthouse?

Generally, the only way you could recoup anything is to file a malicious prosecution action. Those are very difficult cases, costly, and I suspect...

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May I proceed with my small claims case while the judge reviews my fee waiver?

I agree with Mr. Chen. But add that instead of filing a request for an extension, you could also just show up at the scheduled hearing, explain to...

I need to file a small claims lawsuit on my upstairs neighbor for disturbing my peace.

You need to discuss this with your landlord or the property manager. You could also seek a restraining order, but based on your description, I...

Is it necessary for out of state owner of burglarized vehicle to return to California for prosecution?

It may be necessary for her to be present, since it is her property that was stolen. She should speak with the DA handling the prosecution if that...