Whom do I take to court

On these facts, he owes you money. I recognize the mother-son relationship raises lots of questions and that there may be additional facts that...

Do I need a real estate and family lawyer?

You definitely need a lawyer who can write you one or more contracts, whatever you might title them. Why risk the outrageous expense of having to...

Can I be sued to return a monetary gift?

On your facts, I would say he does not, but his story may be different. I take it there was no writing formally documenting this transaction. But...

Extremely broad non-compete enforceable?

In Washington, a court may find the clause is too broad, but if it is not otherwise unenforceable, it will be enforced to the extent the employer's...

I've really got to start working out!

How can I properly strike a MSJ that was sent to be late by the plaintiff?

I don't know how much you can "use this against them". I would document my demand that they strike their motion and/or renote it properly.

Bad check consequences and options. $2500+

The repair shop can, by sending you a proper notice that your check was dishonored, potentially impose financial consequences that well exceed the...

I sold a business for 80k in 2006. I received 50k in cash upon sale and an arrangement was made between me and the buyer.

There is definitely a statute of limitations question here. I'm sure any attorney reviewing this will want to discuss the communications between...

Breach of Real Estate Contract - Washington

In general, a statute does not apply retroactively unless the legislature indicates an intent to have it apply retroactively. I'm not sure whether...

If my business goes out of business and we owe suppliers, can those suppliers sue us?

There is no simple answer to your question. If these were corporate obligations only and you have observed the corporate formalities, that is...