Will I need a lawyer to represent me in court?

Any time you are being sued, you should at least consult a lawyer to make sure you adequately protect yourself. In smaller cases like this, it is...

What is the rules related to using tenant's deposit for performing repairs?

A lot depends on how old the unit is, who caused the damage, whether the damage is related to pre-existing conditions, etc. Since it is fact...

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Can I force my leaseholder to abide with her own agreement and not be evicted?

You may have personal injury claims and contract/lease related claims. Go see a local attorney.

Am I free of reimbursement claim by my stucco contractor's supplier? How can I protect myself? Should I issue any notices?

Such preliminary notices are common. Many subcontractors and suppliers send them out automatically on every project. They are the first step to...

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How long does a sub contractor have to file a lien if contractor has not paid his subs? Work was done in Feb, rec'd letter 6/8?

A preliminary notice does not mean that you owe the money. It is only the first step for a supplier or sub-contractor to preserve lien rights. ...

I received CA preliminary notice on April from a plumber who did not do the job on Jan.

Generally speaking, a contractor has lien rights if they have a direct contract with you, or if they were a sub working under a general contractor....

LIcensed contractor hired unlicensed man to do some of the work inside my house such as tiling, and base boards, etc

You may need to sit down with a local construction attorney. There are factual issues that would need to be addressed to give you a specific...

This Lawyer wont talk to me about a case he wants me to get a lawyer.Why? His clients stole my money,were making payments.

Sometimes a lawyer realizes that whatever he is telling the other person is not getting through. When that happens, no amount of talking will help,...

Must a Non-Party witness be "personally served" a subpoena for deposition or can I serve his lawyer?

If you are a party to the case, and not an attorney, you cannot serve anyone. Service has to be by a non-party. If you are trying to depose...

Government victory - Is this the end?

This is a question better directed to an immigration attorney. But because the case was remanded for further proceedings means that the matter is...