How likely is it that I am liable for punitive damages for potentially violating chapter 7 bankruptcy automatic stay?

The details of how you made your demand could be important. Merely asking once would unlikely result in punitive damages. Continuous harassment...

If a Construction business owner allows a contractor to do work under his licence who is responsible if things go wrong

It is possible you can pursue the construction business. If the invoice was submitted to you in the name of the construction business, they have...

What pleading would I file to request the judge reopen a case for failure to hold a jury trial when one was demanded complaint?

Motion to Set Aside. You've gotten into complicated territory, you need a lawyer for this.

Independent contractor ?

The garnishment is based on a judgment. Who is the judgment against? If the judgment is against you individually, then they cannot garnish money...

Filed lien but did not give required notice to homeowner

You don't have to do anything because the lien is already expired. Also, did you ever get paid? Did you file a suit for payment?

How to place a property lien or lien on a home for unpaid work ?

You can file suit against the person that hired you. You could also file a lien against the property. You only have 90 days from when you performed...

The construction lien I filed did not have a notice required by state law.

Don't cancel it! You need to explain what notice you missed. Are you talking about the Notice to Contractor? Or are you talking about mailing a...

Filing a mechanic lien if the job was not contracted?

If you performed work on real property you may be able to file a lien. You have 90 days from the last day you performed work on the job.

Liens are complicated. I'm not even sure a consultant is entitled to a lien, I can't find any precedent on that. Assuming you are entitled to a...

Can my company, not employer, double my workload and with no explanation cut my weekly paycheck by $200?

In Georgia, being an at-will employment state, they can change your pay or any other aspect of your job at any time, unless you have a contract...