Is there a way around a non-compete agreement?

In Washington there are rules as to the duration of the agreement and geographic area covered, as well as a general rule of reasonableness. Your...

The first question is whether your parents are competent. That could influence the validity of the deed. If you husband won't cooperate your...

I am considering partnership business. Should I form an LLC or Corporation?

Such sweeping questions cannot be answered authoritatively with so few facts. Let me describe the situation generically, not as advice but for...

How do I protect myself in a joint venture?

There are any number of ways you can go. Among them: you can form a partnership; you may be able to form a Subchapter S corporation; or you can...

Is a lease with a renewal clause considered "renewed" if we only agreed over email to renew and did not sign a new lease?

The renewal option you say was given to the landlord, which I haven't heard of until now. If the lease does not say anything about the proper way...

I am buying a house from the owner of the house. what kind of lawyer do i need to draw up the contract. its half down

This should be a very routine matter for any real estate lawyer. But you should use a lawyer, as you thought.

Show of cause hearing

You need a lawyer to review all the pleadings but you need to act reasonably promptly. From the facts you gave any number of things could have...

If I have a Washington Corp and an employee moves to Texas and e-mails his work to me, is this considered "transacting bus in TX

This is best answered by a Texas lawyer. Usually there is an ombudsman, or central state office, that can direct you to the right person or state...

This is certainly ok but it will discourage many people from entering into a contract to purchase. Some care with the provision could temper that...

What are my options for a company that didn't provide a paid for service.

If you can show that this was a pattern of behavior or that they advertised, then you may have a consumer protection action which allows treble...