Can I use the California Bar's Mandatory Fee Arbitration to request monies paid ?

Yes, you can use Mandatory Fee Arbitration to request a "refund" of the fees you already paid. In fact, if you win such an award, the State Bar...

I loan a friend $5000.. now she refuse to repay in the past five months ?

If you are trying to collect $5,000, your best bet (fastest and cheapest) is to file a small claims lawsuit. You will not need a lawyer for small...

I got a request for production of documents in my Unlawful detainer case from my landlords attorney ?

The general practice in Los Angeles is for the responding party to put the responses to the request for production of documents, including a copy...

Can they?

During the time a fixed term lease is in effect, the landlord cannot unilaterally increase the rent. It is unclear from your post whether you only...

What are the Rent Collection procedures?

The answer will depend upon whether your employer signed any agreement with the landlord to pay the rent, as well as whether you had any written...

Do I have a right to be compensated for my wages?

No, the cable company has no legal obligation to compensate you for the time you were not paid because you had to wait around.

Is my attorney supposed to inform me if and when a request for production of documents is sent to the other side?

While there are no rules in California requiring an attorney to provide each and every document sent out or received, it would be a good practice...

Are sellers of residence breaching the contact? Misrepresentation/fraud issues? What are my options?

If you already waived all contingencies, your options are limited and you probably have to close escrow (but you would still have the right to seek...

First of all, you should know that it may be possible to settle BEFORE you ever to file a response to the summons (and pay the initial court first...

With respect to substituted service pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 415.20(2) [which provides that service of a summons in...