A retainer agreement is the legal contract between the client and the lawyer. The retainer agreement describes the terms and the scope of the...

Can landlords change the amount of late fees from 50.00 to 10% of total rent due mid month

Under California law, the landlord can charge a reasonable late fee, but ONLY if the lease or rental agreement provides for late fees. There isn't...

How do I save my condo from HOA foreclosure in California?

It sounds like you (or more specifically your tenant) received a pre-lien notice from the HOA. In California, HOAs are allowed to record a lien,...

No. The attorney, not the paralegal, should sign the contigency fee agreement.

If a non party is deposed, do all parties get to attend? What about question the non party at the same deposition?

Yes, all parties (and their counsel) in the lawsuit are permitted to attend a deposition of a non-party witness. Likewise, any party to the...

If it is not at all clear to which contentions the special interrogatories refer, then the proper response would probably be an objection to the...

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Do past employees have a right to their service records and past write ups?

An employee has the right to certain portions of their personnel file. There is no law in California which allows you to obtain copies of your...

Is the sheriff's 5 day notice to vacate always posted on the front gate or door or could they mail the notice instead?

The sheriff's five day notice to vacate is posted on a conspicuous place such as the front door. It is not normally mailed.

Do I need a lawyer to change my daughters last name?

No, you don't. In California, a name change requires a court order. For instructions how to change your child's name in California (without an...

Do I need a lawyer to change my daughters last name?

No, it is not necessary to hire an attorney for a name change petition. For instructions how to change your child's name in California (without an...