An unlicensed contractor is effectively "banned" from doing any work in California. If the contractor in question lost his/her license that...

What type of lawyer do I need? Can I be help with no upfront cost?

You are in a tough spot. Here are some ideas that might help. First, if you have not done so already you should confirm the contractor's...

You might want to spend some time on the California Bar Association website. There is a lot of good information concerning professional law...

If someone files a lien on a house they worked on because they did not get paid. And the people did not pay the lien.

The short answer is no, there are no legal mechanisms for enforcing a 10 year old mechanic's lien. California mechanic's liens have very short...

What type of attorney do i need?

The short answer is yes, there are legal procedures available to you for resolving problems with your co-tenant, but would caution against rushing...

Adverse possession - where does the five year statutory period start?

Adding to the comments of my colleagues, adverse possession is a tough legal ruling to get. The tricky part, at least in California, is proving you...

Buying primary residence (duplex) with mom. Down payment contribution is different. How is ownership between us divided?

Parents purchasing residential property with their adult offspring is not uncommon. The kinds of issues you are concerned about can often addressed...

Corporate law question, I'm starting an corporation and I want to know how many shares should I start of with in california

Some states charge filing fees or apply taxes to corporations based on the “par” value of the shares stated in the Articles of Incorporation (e.g....

What is the actual benefit for small businesses or self employed to pay taxes?

Besides a clear conscience, perhaps the main benefit of paying (at least some) taxes is that you help to maintain a stable society and economic...

Can a bank hold funds for 90 days?

Maybe. Not enough information in the question to give a meaningful response. Whether the bank can hold the funds will depend on a number of factors...