Can I sue someone from a different state in small claims court?

I would avoid suing in small claims court. Of course it depends on the amount and the underlying facts.

If you are in contract with the lawn care service, you ask the lawn care service to fix the problem. You can also make a claim on your own home...

It depends on your HOA provisions, but I have not come across one turning off water like this. That is a serious step for an HOA to take without...

If the contractor did not give you written lien notices (such as RCW 18.27.114) there is no lien right. You sould demand refund. The contractor...

Can I withold payment to a subcontractor for not completing the job?

Yes (but the sub can also make a claim back), but you should not be doing oral subcontracts. Oral contracts makes things far more complicated and...

Is a consumer protection atty my best option for my situation below?

Consumer Protection is just one available remedy (which you can potentially make), but definitely should not be your sole remedy. CPA claims are...

Do I have legal grounds to sue?

I would recommend you get a lawyer to look at this right away. Letting this sit is not working for your benefit.

Can i hire a new contractor if all he keeps asking for is money and not finishing the job?

Without giving you the notice, the contractor cannot effectively lien your property (they might try to file a lien, but the lien is not...

You can sue the person who stabbed you. I concur with the attorney opinions above. Whether the bar is liable is dependent on the facts. In...

I would not ignore jury duty notices. Tell the jury duty court coordinator (in writing) that you are a convicted felon. If they want you to come...