Can a Defendant of a lawsuit hire counsel who is also a Defendant to a lawsuit?

I agree with Mr. Brinkmeier, if a conflict exists, it is between defendants. If a defendant elects to retain counsel that is also a defendant, it...

Escrow did not pay the correct Real Estate commission.

Your question is troubling, as your reported experience with the escrow officer is not consistent with my 30 years of escrow closings, and I think...

I recently rented a home with an option to buy the home but ended up not buying the home.

All real estate transactions are governed by written agreements, which is true of landlord tenant agreements and especially options and lease...

I went out of business in 2005 and broke a commercial lease.

Mr. Delaplane's and Mr. Roach's points are well taken. This is situation in which you have several options, depending on whether service was...

CA residents here planning to form a LLC to hold a rental just purchased in Arizona. Should we form LLC in AZ or CA?

I agree with Mr. Parikh, form the LLC in Arizona. Qualification in California is not necessary, as all the business will be done in Arizona, and...

I signed a 1 year lease on a apartment

I agree with Mr. Chen regarding the need for written notice, the potential defenses raised by Ms. Cannistraci, and her sound advice regarding...

This type of claim made by real estate agents and brokers is not unusual in California. Frequently, the parties, especially the seller, consult...

I agree with the wry Mr. Roach. The facts you present to not recite a scenario in which there will be substantial cash settlement or judgment at...

I agree with Ms. Cannistraci with regard to the application of Civil Code section 845 to your situation. But, having been through this scenario...

What are my rights in the building which was bought using our family’s funds?

Your inquiry was posted to a real estate board, and I think that your issues with your husband suggest that Family Law might be better suited to...

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