Nothing that happens outside the court room will affect what is going on inside the court room.

As to rest of your question, you need to split up your ideas into separate sentences. Then make clear what you are actually asking, one question at a time.

Some agreements require mediation first. In mediation each part pays his own expenses. In Arbitration, unless the contract specifies otherwise, the same applies. Costs? Better consult a Concord arbitrator. Google the requirement for a Concord area arbitrator, and also check the local bar... View More

This is a first for me -- 100 years old?? 1x12 studs??? It probably did not violate the requirements of the building codes of the day, if there were any when your house was built. What does your sales contract require in the way of disclosures? What do you really want to do, get out of the deal?... View More

Generally, accepted business practices are relied on when there is no specific statute that covers the exact situation. But that does not mean that there is no California case law on the subject. You mention your Arbitration Agreement, then talk about your Mediator. Which are you involved in?... View More

Let's see if I have this right. You and your brother were entitled to receive a sum of money. You gave your right to the money to your brother. That means you no longer have any rights to the money, and neither do your children. Then you say 1/2 of "the money", is that the same... View More

Nowhere near enough facts to offer suggestions. What documents are involved? Are you suggesting undue influence? Speak!

I agree with Mr. Dorfman's comments. To stop the useless back and forth, you may compel him to arbitrate if your contract says you must. Courts favor Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and would interpret the contract to assure that arbitration occurs. You may contact an individual... View More

Both parties must have agreed to arbitrate. Go on line and choose an arbitrator. There are groups of arbitrators, and many individuals. Their experience is shown on the arbitrator's bio page. Find one with entertainment experience. Then, if the arbitrator or group has a form, use that and... View More

1. The date that the proof of service is filed is not important. The date that the service took place is.

2. A property manager may serve legal documents on a tenant. There are several ways that documents may be served. All of the tenants -- those on the lease, as well as the other... View More

You say you are not on the lease, that is, you have no agreement with the landlord. If he is subletting to you without the landlord's consent, he is probably in violation of his lease and subject to immediate eviction, in which case you would also be evicted..

Assuming he gets his... View More

If you and the seller signed a purchase contract such as the one provided by the California real estate department, there are specific provisions relating to representations by the Seller, who pays for damages to the property, etc. If the Seller knew of the leaks and did not disclose them, and... View More

I do not know exactly what you signed. You appear to prefer going to trial. Perhaps you do not understand what mediation is.

I presume you would agree that if you have a dispute with someone, you try to settle it. You negotiate. If that does not work, the next logical step is to hire... View More

Assuming you are in California:1: If you are an "employee",if you receive a W-2 in January showing your earnings for the past year. you go to the Labor Commissioner. 2: If you are a true independent contractor and receive a 1099 after the end of the year, your recourse is to the Small... View More

I did not look up statutory reference, but I am sure it said nothing to preclude your presenting evidence favorable to our case. The only potential problem is whether the judge might consider that since your expert is not there to be examined by the other side, he would not permit written... View More

Tough question. To give a preliminary answer, the contract you signed, the "Arbitration Policy", would have to be scrutinized. Many large companies have employee contracts that specifically state that you cannot participate in a class action against the company. To do so would breach... View More

You have an attorney. He should be able to answer all your questions. If you have a difference of opinion about whether your psychiatric problems should have been included in the mediation, tell him that. If you are not satisfied with his explanation, tell him that you want to get a second opinion... View More

You ask one question. Before anyone can provide an answer, you need to provide the answers to many questions, including but not necessarily limited to: Did you have any conversations with your son about the future disposition of the property? If so, were there any witnesses to those conversations?... View More

The answer is yes to both questions. Unless the Mediation Brief itself was marked as confidential (which would be unusual in my experience) you were perfectly at liberty to show it to persons who might be involved in the mediation. At the mediation hearing itself, the confidentiality provision is... View More

My quick answer is: It is your brief. You may show it to anyone. And as Mr. Hicks pointed out, it may be a useful tool to persuade your opponent to settle. But you may also include provisions that you do not wish revealed to the opponent, such as your rock-bottom minimum settlement, your opinion... View More

This is an incomplete answer. The property is in California. You state you were married when the property was purchased, with only your wife on the grant deed. However, California is a community property state. Therefore, it is presumed to be community property. The presumption is rebuttable.... View More