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An attorney is hired to represent in 2 cases (same parties involved - TRO) must he file Notice of Representation on both cases?
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Answered on May 06, 2014
For starters, in CA, an attorney MUST have a signed fee agreement for a case expected to cost $1000 or more. Report him to the state bar.
Caught stealing from an already broken vending machine and took two snacks each
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Answered on May 06, 2014
...and now they think that you broke it. Crime doesn't pay.
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Who we should sue for water damage from our neighbor?
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Answered on May 06, 2014
You should sue the neighbor... their insurance company didn't damage your kitchen.
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Commercial lease who is responsible Lessee or Lessor in the event an air condition goes out or a roll up door needs replaced
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Answered on May 06, 2014
AC is your fix. You could argue that the rollup door is part of the exterior wall, and the LL should fix it.
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Job recruiter is total sexist on personal Twitter Account WHILE recruiting
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Answered on May 06, 2014
This is an excellent warning of what you might expect if you were hired there. I'm glad you saw it, and passed up the job.
I fired an attorney and received $3000 back from $5000 retainer. What action can be taken to get more back from retainer?
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Answered on May 05, 2014
Demand an accounting, then file a fee dispute or lawsuit.
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Why do some lawyers suggest to pay a civil demand letter and some dont? Super confused
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Answered on May 05, 2014
Civil demand letters (as limited by law) normally ask for $200-$300. It would cost the law firm more than that to file and prosecute a lawsuit. ...
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Does the new attorney have to pay the old attorney out of the retainer I give to the new attorney?
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Answered on May 05, 2014
No, not unless you instruct him to pay the other attorney. This would be extremely uncommon.
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Am I obligated to pay for a fertilizer treatment this new season from a company I have used for 3 years in the past.
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Answered on May 05, 2014
Maybe an implied contract based upon past actions. (Experts, please correct me!) I don't think you need to pay, but they would have to sue you to...
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Is $5,000.00 high for an eviction case retainer fee?
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Answered on May 05, 2014
Oh, yes. Unless it is a commercial eviction. We have folks here in Southern California that will handle a residential eviction for under $300.
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