I need to know if it is legal in the state of California for an attorney to do this
2006-06-06 11:27:52 · 8 answers · asked by babydoll114@verizon.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I do a significant amount of debt collection work in California. There are only two ways for an attorney to put a lien on your fees: (1) you voluntarily grant the lien, usually in the form of a deed of trust; or (2) the attorney sues you and then files a judgment lien (called can abstract of judgment) against you home.
Before a California attorney can sue you for unpaid fees, he/she must offer you fee arbitration. If the attorney sues you, the attorney have have you served with the lawsuit papers and you will have the opportunity to defend yourself.
2006-06-12 14:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by Carl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am at liberty of quoting an excellent answer posted on a website here:
If someone owes you money and you cannot collect then it is necessary to get a court order before you can attach any of their assets. All states have a small claims court with fairly simple procedures and forms that you can file yourself without retaining an attorney. However, in many cases it is adviseable to at least consult with an attorney so you can be sure to follow all of the rules.
Small claims courts are limited in the amount they can award so you will need to check with the local magistrate since each state is different. Once you prevail in court you will then have to file a judgment and attempt to collect according to the laws of your state. Many people think that the court will collect for them but this is incorrect.
If the amount is over the small claims limit you will have to file in a higher court or either settle for the small claims limit. If you decide to go to a higher court then it is best to retain an attorney to assist you.
Now, you can have an attorney to get the judgment for you although it could cost you more than $200 some suggest.
2006-06-06 12:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in California and most other states almost anyone can put a lein on your home or property for non-payment of fees.
2006-06-06 11:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by jshepard17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal in every state. And it's a lien, not a lean.
2006-06-06 11:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure in california - but in NJ they can put leans on yur house for work done to your house! call a local real estate agent or real estate school and ask them they will know!!!
2006-06-06 11:30:19 · answer #5 · answered by Shopaholic Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ask your lawyer because because you had sigan a paper to agree to listen to him what he/she tell you. so if u want to know for sure, go to LAW.com and see if u can call a lawyer and ask question about it, or u can do little work on your own by just going to that website and u will know your answer that way.
2006-06-06 11:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i does not pay for something. do no longer placed your self on newborn help! Why would you do this? it might desire to no longer be your newborn!? which would be loopy! you will merely owe newborn help if the mummy requests it via the court equipment & merely from the date it is authorized--no longer retroactive. merely attempt to forget approximately approximately her & the youngster. If it is your newborn, she'll document for help; you could request a paternity try at that element & you will no longer could pay for it.
2016-11-14 07:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by garbarino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhh, yeah. Unfortunately it is... Sorry about that, hopefully you have a rich uncle to help you out. You migh want to look into a loan right about now...
2006-06-06 11:30:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋