Can a contractor bill me for a phone call to give me an estimate without mutual agreement?

In California, this would not be permissible without a contract. Hopefully counsel for WA will respond, but doubt the laws are different. This is...

Can I refuse to have my car totalled if the worth of my vehicle is less than what I owe on it?

Damages are determined by Fair Market Value of the Vehicle (FMV). Kelly Blue book is one determinatation. There are several otehrs. You may want...

OUT OF TIME DEFAULT JUDGMENT...

Defendant has a right to Answer Second Amended Complaint and a new timelines for responsive pleadings requiired. Professional courtesy for...

I need a business lawyer to represent me in binding arbitration in Orange County, CA against my business partner.

The amount in controversy appears to be low on your end. So, your own efforts to prepare this case are important as the more work your counsel...

I receive social security because of back issues. I just settled a lawsuit for personal injury. Will the money affect ss?

To add to the many excellent responses provided, as a defense attorney, we regularly run a check through Medical/Medicaid Statutory Lien process....

Minor and I are covered under husband's medical insurance -I've been disabled - now unemployed - can he cancel our insurance

. If we represented the husband, we would not recommend he withdraw coverage. This could create exteme exposure for him on support laters. ...

CAR ACCIDENT; OTHER DRIVER ADMITTED FAULT. LIMITED OFFER IN SETTLEMENT BY HIS INSUR CO. GOING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT OVER THIS

Make sure your adjuster has provided you a written response on the basis of their coverage denial. Especially if you have Med Pay coverage. ...

This is a very unfortunate circumstance. I agree that governmental immunities will apply if your anicipating that its Child Services be the...

This is not a legal question, but what that should allow you the maximum the market would allow. Dont' forget some commercial tenants may not have...

Can the mental and physical incapacity from cancer treatment toll the statute of limitations in california for medical malpracti

Physical incapacity for treatment is likely not tolled for Medical Malpractice. Mental incapacity may be a whole new ballgame. Causation of...