If you took a commission you'd subject yourself to a grievance by the real estate board. This would be similar to the unauthorized practice of...

Can somebody sue you for a car accident that occurred 4-5 years ago with no major damage and insured at the time of the accident

You definitely have a good statute of limitations defense, and you may want to pursue a malicious prosecution claim since it is so outdated.

Can I sue this person for defamation per se, and for what? I was not arrested but suffered monetary and emotional hardship.

Yes, you can sue for defamation. You would want to clearly delineate the damages you sustained as a result of this abhorrent lie. Pay close...

Would filing dissolution paperwork for a CA corporation require me to accept liability for the company's taxes?

State taxes are an unsecured priority lien and would survive the dissolution and you would be on the hook for those taxes. You should contact a...

Is this common? And what are things to keep in mind when selecting a personal injury lawyer and reading a contract?

You can expect to pay for all costs paid for by the firm on your behalf. The terms you speak of are in every contract.

Insurance companies routinely deny claims by unrepresented insured victims as they don't want to pay anything. You will most definitely want to...

Can a spouse claim property in a divorce owned in a corporation?

Yes, and the asset would be divided according to community property laws in CA. If you have an agreement to the contrary then you may be able to...

I would like to know if it would benefit me both financially and liability wise to be a LLC or corporation?

The answers here are a little misleading because a professional cannot form an LLC in California. You would need to establish a professional...

What can we do to solve these issues without getting negative feedback from a real estate agent that is renting to us

The previous answer covers most of the issues, but I'd like to add a few things. First, it sounds like your landlord is also the real estate...

Can a trial date be set by the court without the parties being heard?

My colleagues have provided good answers to this question. Orange County judges typically like to process cases as quickly as possible. You can...