A real estate developer who owns several apartment buildings wishes to form a an investment group (LLC or LP).

Ms. Curl is quite right. You should consult a local attorney with expertise in this kind of partnership and make sure the whole enterprise is...

Mr. Chen is right. In addition, you will want to have a proof of service attached to both the answer and the cross-complaint when you file them,...

Suing former atty. for breach of contract & breach of fiduciary duty in small claims Ct. Do I have to waive my atty-cl. priv?

As the client, you are the holder of the privilege, and you can waive it whenever you like. By divulging the contents of a confidential...

Family rentin her house to us on a month to month lease contract, she sent me an email eviction letter, what are my legal rights

In addition to Mr. Sikand's answer, if you are not behind in your rent, then the owner has to serve you with a proper notice to quit (vacate) the...

I am not satisfied with the amount of money determined by the judge per a judicial agreement too me being not represent by counc

It's not clear what you mean by a judicial agreement. Did you have a trial and get a judgment that is less than you wanted? Did you have a...

My attorney forged my signature on checks obtained from a vehicle accident to where my wages are being garnished. Can I sue?

First, unless there is a judgment against you in favor of the insurance company, it cannot garnish your wages. Did the insurance carrier sue you...

Does the fee arbitration program resolve fee disputes between attorneys as well as disputes between attorney and client? CA

I agree with the other three attorneys, but would add, to answer your last question: You don't have to file a limited jurisdiction suit, if you're...

Hi an attorney talked me into a mold litigation with a former landlord in which i suffered injury

As for the notion that you would be responsible for "all legal expenses," you should know that after the case is over, if any statute or agreement...

Ordinarily, the issue of adding attorney fees to the judgment comes up after trial is over and the judgment has been rendered. Then the prevailing...

In CA, is it legal for a pro per defendant to issue a civil subpoena themselves, or must someone else issue it?

CCP 98 does not concern subpoenas, but rather submission of evidence in the form of a declaration under penalty of perjury rather than through live...