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answered on Jul 20, 2017
Unless your arbitration is a court arbitration, where you are allowed to demand a trial "de novo", the grounds to have an arbitration award overturned are extremely limited. You would have to go over the award and facts with a litigation attorney.
answered on Jul 14, 2017
Was it binding arbitration? There might be a basis for appeal, but it depends on the reasons. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More 
She has not seen them for 3 years. I have full custody. She had visitions but never showed up. She is now "clean" and asking for custody or visitations. I never signed the agreement at mediation. I had to go back with the monitor information but I haven't and don't want her to... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2017
There is no agreement. If you didn't sign it, it's not an agreement, thus nothing to break.
One of the three inherited owners wants to sell an open market as opposed to privately and is blocking the entire transaction and claiming it has to be put on open market. Can she actually force it without Court action? IE just call A realtor and list the property, find a buyer and evict the... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2017
Yes, the one third owner can refuse to sell their share. The other two can sell their shares. Since most buyers are not interested in such transactions, you may want to file an action for partition.
Once BRE files accusation, can i use this against broker in civil court?
answered on Jun 1, 2017
That might serve as some evidence. Have you already filed the civil case? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I understand that my attorneys charge rate goes up after a trial date is set, I however thought that a trial date was to be set after failing to reach. Settlement during mediation/arbitration. A month agoI recieved a letter stating that a trial date has been set for the summer of 2018. Now 1 week... View More
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answered on May 31, 2017
It's not clear what jurisdiction you are in, but in San Diego there is a case management conference a few months after the lawsuit is filed. At that conference, the judge will ask if the parties are interested in mediation, and, if so, require that it be completed by a certain date. The trial... View More
I was not aware that mediation was an option and I requested a mandatory attorney/client fee arbitration. Actually I was forced into it by my attorney who sent me the form notifying me of my right to arbitration. I basically stressed because I received it right before the 'cut off' date... View More
answered on May 27, 2017
Usually an attorney who hasn't been paid for her/his services is required to notify the client of her right to arbitration of the fee claim before the case gets filed as a collection action in court. So the attorney was following the steps outlined by the State Bar for a fee collection matter.... View More
Agreement was drafted by other party, I signed (they never did), and I transferred 50% deposit and work started. Before it was signed, I indicated changes would likely have to be made on other 50% (over text, they agreed) and shared examples of what the client expected.
First 50% was of... View More
answered on May 27, 2017
Have a lawyer review the contract and the facts to determine your rights and duties. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
Its just sitting stacking up fees
answered on May 3, 2017
If the vehicle was the only asset of your mother and you are the only heir to her estate, then you can transfer the vehicle to yourself with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Go to the DMV with her certified death certificate and the car registration and title. They will give you the forms to... View More
Just need some information just getting concerned
answered on Apr 27, 2017
It depends on the terms of the arbitration agreement. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
Faulty arbitration results in my loss. Severe weather preventing me from demonstrating my case due to safety concern. Please reply respectfully.
answered on Mar 1, 2017
You can sue such a company in civil court if you have a valid factual and legal basis. You may be able to appeal the arbitration decision as well, depending on the arbitration agreement terms. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an... View More
i am licensed Contractor certified by CSLB,i received notice of automatic suspension,code section 7085.6.
i did work for the other party(plaintiff)and he did not want to adhere with the contract
i did not comply with the Arbitration award ,because of cslb mishandled my case ,and... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2017
You might be able to appeal the decision of the arbitrator, if you do so in a timely manner. Judges and arbitrators quite often make factual and legal errors, suffer from bias, or simply don't pay attention to facts. It may be worth it to you to appeal, or not - depending on what you're... View More
If his personal living expenses. Is considered As a deduction, then there is nothing left to support his second child with me,
can his monthly pension deduction be used for support?Can I also ask for automatic increase once his alimony is over
This is his second child. We have one... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2017
His income and expenses should be declared in the child support proceedings. The Court makes a decision based on all facts presented. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice;... View More
I am wanting to move from the residence but don't want to look like the absentee parent in the courts eyes. I have been urging the other parent to agree to a 50/50 custody arrangement but she refuses. And also refuses to see a professional mediator. What do I do?
answered on Dec 7, 2016
It's time to file for child custody rights in Court. In some counties, mediation is often court-ordered right off the bat. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2016
You can search online or try ADR companies, the Bar Association, or asking lawyers for referrals. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any... View More
I'm worried I'll get locked into something and then won't have the courts to go to, is that how it works?
answered on Dec 1, 2016
Typically both parties should volunteer for mediation unless it's court ordered. Collaborative Divorce may be an option where parties are in substantial agreement over the issues. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice... View More
We file a complaint against unscrupulous attorney with the California State Bar.
We now want to file claim requesting attorney fee arbitration.
Also how long does arbitration take?
How much (estimate) would an attorney charge to represent in arbitration?
Where can... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2016
Your first priority should be the malpractice claim. For that reason I suggest you search for a lawyer who handles legal malpractice. There are not very men of them, but I suspect the Beverly Hills Bar Association might have a list. If that does not get you one, try the L.A. county Bar... View More
That i didnt meet my terms in 90 days however the plantiffs atty. Used his position to file that on may17.2016 without hsving met their obligations and the loan is still in my name and my atty. Quit 2days before the settlement agreement had expired
Is it legal for them to have used a 3month... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2016
Unfortunately, this forum is not suitable to answer your questions. Only after a thorough reading of the settlement agreement and an understanding of the litigation will someone be able to advise you. Please contact an attorney for a full consultation.
Trustee 3 years late in submitting accounting and it's over a year old. Trying to assess all trust expenses to one benef. - property taxes, income taxes, her attorney's excessive atty fees, accounting charges in excess of $4,000 for preparation of taxes, which weren't due but... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2016
This forum makes it difficult to fully answer your question. You'll have to find a local attorney to review your case and the facts to see what you can do next.
What if we go thru with mediation with the church & they continue with excessive noise? If mediation does NOT impose solutions.
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Mediation is generally not binding but it can help to resolve disputes.
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