From your description I have no idea what you were told and what you signed. If you were told something misleading this is potential fraud but...

Why is the bank I got a car loan from in my name, allowing my ex to keep the car and make late payments?

We recently had a similar case in my office. The bank will likely not get involved because they are not a party to any agreement between you and...

Ah, you sound like a lovely person. Unfortunately, being a lovely person is a red flag when working with contractors who are not timely and asking...

You have beautifully set out your needs/goals. How to reach them would require a few more questions and a review of the lease itself. An attorney...

Can a corporation sue for work done during the period of time that it was suspended?

Mr. Doland is correct. Suspension affects a corporation's ability to represent itself in court and, therefore, affects the ability to sue or...

How material of a breach do you think this constitutes? Does my breach relieve him of performance?

Your description of the contract as a "short" agreement may be telling. You indicate the agreement states the actor will be credited "within" the...

The answer is really both a yes and a no. Yes, you can dispose of the property, but no, not in the manner and timing you're suggesting. The area...

Under what Calif. statute or federal law would you seek damages? (Names are disguised to protect the defendant & myself lawyer)

I at least have some sympathy for you as I can remember being freshly minted as a lawyer (now a very long time ago). Plus, it's all the more...

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(1) Unfortunately, when you probably should have talked to an attorney was when you realized the lease involved a long-term commitment you didn't...

To clarify, being an "attorney of record" is usually a term associated with a filed court case. There are often situations where the economics of...