It's so difficult to find but keep looking for a good, straightforward attorney for my case as defendant-not plaintiff. Anyone?

There is probably much more to the story than you are telling here. If you had insurance, the fact that you were driving with a suspended license...

What if the property owner pays with a check and cancels it? The shady owner also told me that he didn't pull a permit. Thanks

As the others said, it will require a review of your written agreement and the facts and circumstances involved. Go see a local attorney with...

Am I able to refuse the portion of IME testing that I think is irrelevant to my child’s emotional issues?

There are limits on what can be done at an IME. It all depends on the nature of the injury and the type of doctor involved. This is an issue that...

Are both persons liable for defamation???

Since you haven't provided any specific details, it is hard to give you a specific answer. It is conceivable that both persons could be liable. ...

Are any appellate briefs in any courthouse public information that I can look up?

Court files are open to the public, including appellate files. Most appellate courts do not make the records available online, but do allow you to...

Does the following constitute valid service of process? The process server says he served me personally but did not. In the POS-

Yes he is covering both bases, but that is appropriate language for a proof of service form. Did you get served? If he handed the documents to...

My HOA board has made my life miserable. Slander, harassment, threats of violence, endless letters.

If the trees are part of the HOA property, then they can cut them down or remove them. They may need to follow the proper HOA process before doing...

An unlicensed contractor is not entitled to any payment and if you sue him, could be required to repay every penny you paid, even if he did some...

Can a lender share the information in my credit report with my spouse without my knowledge or authorization?

If you are still married and living together, then probably yes. If not, then there may be some violation. More information would be required. ...

Our neighbors have video cameras (w/ audio) pointed at the general public and us, right next door. Have we any recourse?

It is completely legal to video record areas in the general public. A property owner is free to put up surveillance cameras that record activity...