I don't understand my separation and release agreement, why do I have to pay an attorney why not the company?

A lot of attorneys will give you a 30-45 minute consultation without charge. You should consult with one as you may have claims available to you. ...

Can I cancel my contract with my contractor? How do I go about doing it? Who do I contact? (I live in SF, CA)

What to do may depend on your contract. The easiest way out of this mess is to come to an agreement with your current contractor to terminate the...

Do I need to pay hospital bill without receiving any service- not been examined by a doctor or nurse, no test, no medication .

You did receive some services. The facility is entitled to charge you for those services. Had you actually seen the doctor, you would probably...

Small Claims appeal

It is unclear, and may require a review of the entire document and file to give you a good answer. However, it appears that a judgment has been...

If you are the plaintiff, what does discovery typically involve?

Unfortunately, AVVO is designed for general legal advice. Discovery is very fact and case specific. The purpose of discover is to obtain the...

Ex-Parte Application by email

Notice by email is generally not proper unless the parties have an agreement allowing it. The good thing is that the Judge did not grant the...

Are Small Claims Appeals still supposed to be heard in superior court by a Judge? After the March 18, 2013 rule changes

An appeal of a small claims decision is generally supposed to be heard by a Superior Court Judge other than the one who heard the original case. ...

My husband and I bought a house 4 months ago. My son is working now and he is living in this house and he is pa

Yes, it can be done. Contact a local real estate lawyer for a consultation.

Does SFMTA take request for a review/ hearing seriously? Metermaids do not seem to be accountable for

Your remedies are limited when it comes to parking tickets. You need to comply with the procedures for disputing the ticket, and then, depending...

There are strict laws regarding automotive painting. The chemicals involved are often toxic and a spray booth with a filtration system is normally...