Construction contract, performance and mechanic lien litigation.

There are serious issues here, for which you should consult an attorney. It is impossible to evaluate whether a judgment would be collectible...

Is Seller entitled to all/part of escrow deposit back if Buyer has only gone to one lender?

Ultimately, whether the buyer has been "diligent" will be a fact question for a jury. As for the escrow deposit, that is likely up to the contract...

Can a lawyer design a contract about waiver & assigning of rights that needs to be signed by the freelancer only?

You can have him sign an assignment of inventions agreement and he can be the only one to sign it. However, as a practical matter, if he is in...

Do all lawyers only want to get hire by a retaining fee or could a lawyer negotiate it.

The fee arrangement between attorney's and their clients is 100% negotiable. Typically, the type of case will dictate the fee arrangement,...

I am asking for a customer fraud affair. I bought a ring from Zales.com and the ring I got doesn't match with the one on the pic

You should just return the ring. If Zales will not let you, protest it through your credit card issuer. Tell them what was delivered is not what...

Construction contractor issue

You are only liable for the cost of materials consumed by your project. Moreover, the material supplier needed to file a preliminary notice and...

The service writers are adjusting the flat rate times and not compensating the technicians based on the posted rates.

I understand the car business and understand what the service writers are doing. You may be able to take this to the Labor Commissioner (you are...

If an estimate is given as a range and contractor exceeds that range without justification, can the contractor charge more?

Here is what I replied when you posted this the first time: I would need to see the contract to provide a definite answer. However, if he had a...

I would need to see the contract to provide a definite answer. However, if he had a guaranteed maximum price, that is all you are obligated to pay.

What type of contract do i need for business money related concerns

You need to determine what type of business entity (if any) you want to be. Then the two of you need to agree how the costs and profits will be...