You sue whoever has filed the Fictitious Business Name. You should be able to find that out fairly easily. Besides the Recorder's office they...

If I find a replacement, can my current landlord deny my request to leave?

You might be able to sub-lease if it's in your lease agreement and the prospective tenant qualifies. You might even get your landlord to let you...

What steps should i take?

At a minimum you should tell your boyfriend and consider reporting it to the authorities.. and MOVE out or tell the violator to move out.

How many shoplifting incidents are taken to small claims courts?

I suggest you wait until you get some form of demand. What happened in the criminal case? That is usually where restitution is ordered.

Should witness statements be signed under penalty of perjury?

You really need to have the witnesses show up in trial. Otherwise you will get a big fight from the other side and have the judge decide and you...

How Do I win this case if both parties are saying 0% liability? even though the other driver RAN A RED LIGHT.

You should be getting your answers from your attorney. Insurance companies have an obligation to believe their insured if there is no other...

Dog on dog attack....homeowners insurance coverage....how far off their property will a dog attack, damages be covered?

That's up to your neighbor and their insurance company. You should formally demand the out of pocket costs to get your dog healthy and if they...

If you are getting some interest in the property i would suggest using a neutral third party notary but otherwise you are okay to notarize the quit...

What do i do to hire a lawyer to get my 12,000 dollars back?

You should file a complaint with the CSLB and consider hiring an attorney. There might be an attorney fees provision in your contract as well.

Are punitive damages included in total amount of claim?

With the kind of numbers you are talking about you should get a lawyer to help you.