Do I have any recourse if I feel my attorney misrepresented my case to me in order to get me to hire them?

It is not uncommon for clients to have inflated expectations as to the value of their claims. And in my experience, clients' recollections...

Will a voice mail nullify what has been determined to be an unlawful verbal agreement?

The first question that has to be answered is whether the contractor is entitled to recover anything at all for his work. While the general rule is...

Should i settle for what they they are offering me?

Take the car to the shop of your choice and let them fight with the insurance company about how much the repairs should cost.

Last time I looked at this issue (admittedly many years ago) I could find no case law on point. You can always notice the deposition for your...

Can law firms be compensated from doctors when the law firms refer their clients to the doctors?

Just because a lawyer owes a doctor money does not mean that the lawyer cannot refer clients to that doctor for treatment. So long as both the...

Can law firms refer their clients to specific doctors?

Absolutely. Most experienced personal injury attorneys have relationships with doctors who can provide care on a lien basis to clients who...

In a prenup for CA, can you waiver alimony payments?

It can, but only under certain circumstances. And one of those circumstances is that each party must be represented by his / her own attorney...

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I purchased a used vehicle in San Jose, CA on Monday, 5/26 and declined to buy a 'Contract Cancellation Option Agreement'.

Generally speaking, auto sales are final. There is an exception when the purchaser buys a cancellation option, but that appears to be inapplicable...

Can we go to superior court without attorney for violations in housing cooperative

It is not clear what you are asking. But as a general rule, individuals can represent themselves in Superior Court. Whether or not doing so is...

I'm being sued in civil court for fraud by a family member and can no longer afford my attorney. Is there a way out?

Your best bet is to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer. It may be possible for the pending claim to be resolved in an adversary proceeding in...