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each case. For any questions, contact:
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| BANKRUPTCY | Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1017833
Client is a full-time teacher and is the sole income earner for her family of three. She has medical debt from when she had her child and a personal loan she took out to cover the funeral costs of a family member, as well as credit card debt. Client feels that she can no longer afford payments on her debts and would like assistance filing bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 09-1016935
Client is a 51 year old monolingual Spanish speaker. He is the sole provider for his two children. He owes over $25,000 in unsecured debt, including a judgment entered against him for just over $1,600. Client works full time to support his family and cannot afford a wage garnishment. He would like assistance filing for bankruptcy. PLC can provide a translator if necessary.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 09-1017044
Client is a 54 year old English speaking male. He has been unemployed for six months. Client was previously employed as a field engineer. Since losing his job he has been using credit cards to pay living expenses. Client has $37,000 in unsecured debt and can no longer pay his bills. He is receiving harassing phone calls daily from his creditors and would like the assistance of an attorney to help file bankruptcy to gain a fresh start financially.
Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Recovery Fellow Vanessa Leonardo
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| BENEFITS |
Benefits/Disability Rights, PLC 10-1017369
Client suffers from HIV/AIDS and Guillaume Barre syndrome, and was recently hospitalized due to intractable pain. Client seeks assistance with denial of food stamps due to his inability to complete a court-ordered drug treatment program (possession only) and has requested a hearing and reconsideration. Client's probation officer is willing to confirm that client was dismissed from program due to inability to complete due to illness.
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| CHILD CUSTODY |
Custody, PLC
10-1017813
Client
is a monolingual Spanish speaker who seeks sole legal and physical custody of
his one year old child. Client believes the mother of his child is a
negligent parent. He thinks mother suffers from a slight mental disability
which may prevent her from being a responsible parent. Mother lives with her
parents and father's efforts at visitation are frequently frustrated by
mother's parents. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Custody, PLC
09-1017191
English
speaking client seeks visitation with her nine year old son. Father
obtained custody of son after mother's substance abuse prevented her from taking
appropriate care of the children. Mother no longer uses drugs and is
completing parenting and drug classes. Mother already enjoys weekend
visitation with her two other children who social services took away and gave
to maternal grandmother.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Custody/Visitation, PLC 10-1017375
Monolingual Spanish speaking 23 year old unmarried client seeks sole legal and
sole physical custody of her children who are seven and five years
old. Client has always been the custodial parent. Client left the
children's father in 2006. He abused client by slapping her, kicking her,
and threatening to throw her out of his moving car. Children witnessed
the domestic violence. Recently, father said he planned to take the
children from her and go to Mexico.
PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Custody/Visitation, PLC 09-1016647 Client is a 30 year old woman who would like to modify or establish custody, visitation, and child support with each of the fathers of her two children. One child is 10 years of age and client wants to modify custody/visitation/child support orders from 2001. The other child is three and client wants to file a petition to establish a parental relationship and establish orders for that child.
Visitation/Guardianship, PLC 10-1017712
Twenty-eight year old client seeks help obtaining visitation with his 13 year old daughter. Client was incarcerated when his daughter was two years old. He served eight years in prison for attempted murder. Before his imprisonment, client visited daughter regularly. While client was in prison, the biological mother of the minor died and the maternal grandparents obtained guardianship of their granddaughter. The maternal grandparents will probably oppose client's bid for visitation with his daughter.
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Lemon Law, PLC 10-1017860
Client purchased a pre-owned car with a five year warranty from a dealer in October 2004. Client experienced stalling problems and noises and tried to have the dealer repair the car. Client believes that she paid for repairs that should have been covered by the warranty. The car is now inoperable and stored at repair shop. Client owes less than $1,000 on the car. She seeks attorney assistance to try and recoup the money she has spent on the vehicle. Email PLC Consumer Law Attorney Quyen Tu
Broker Liability, PLC 10-1017646Clients are a Vietnamese couple in their 40s. The wife speaks very little English and does not read English well. The husband speaks some English, but also does not read English well. In 2007, a real estate broker assisted clients with a short sale of their home, because they were told this was better than letting the property go through foreclosure. Clients were very concerned about being responsible for the second mortgage, and asked the broker directly about their liability. The broker explicitly stated that they would not be liable for any deficiency from the second mortgage, despite the fact that the agreement stated in bold "...the bank will release the lien and charge off the remaining debt as a collectable balance." In August 2009, a collection agency filed a lawsuit against clients to collect on the second mortgage. Clients would like assistance with claims they have against the broker who assisted them with the short sale. Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Recovery Fellow Leigh Ferrin
A judgment was obtained by a law firm representing two private individuals. Client partially satisfied this judgment in September 2005, but the attorney continued to report that client owes the full amount to the credit reporting agencies. This incorrect tradeline has negatively affected client's ability to obtain new credit. Client seeks assistance in correcting her credit report.
Email PLC Consumer Law Attorney Quyen Tu
Collections, PLC 10-1018165
Client is an 80 year old man. In 2006, he co-signed with his son on a lease for an apartment. Client paid the monthly rent for his son, but never resided in the apartment. In 2009, client told his son that he needed to find a less expensive place to live and gave notice of son's intention to vacate the apartment. Client paid an early lease termination fee to the property management company on behalf of his son. Son held over, and was evicted by the property management company in February 2010. Shortly thereafter, son attempted to murder client and is now in jail. Apartment complex is pursuing client for legal fees for the eviction and for rent during the period that son held over. Client would like an attorney to help him negotiate with the apartment complex.
Collections, PLC 09-1016849
Client is a 55 year old female. She purchased a pharmacy management system in July 2008 and agreed to pay a monthly license and support fee. The contract stated that client will be trained on how to use system. Client ceased making monthly license payments because training was not provided and system did not work properly. Client would like assistance in recovering the monthly fees paid and reducing the monthly fee. Email PLC Consumer Law Attorney Quyen Tu Collections, PLC 09-1017172Client had a default judgment entered against him on November 6, 2009. Client missed payments on a motorcycle due to unemployment. He is now employed and would like assistance in reinstating his contract and avoiding a wage garnishment.
Property Lien, PLC 09-1016936
Monolingual Spanish speaking client seeks help lifting a lien placed on her property by a bail bond company. She offered her house as collateral for her son's bail. The bail was exonerated but the lien is still on the property. Apparently, the bail bond company charged client for an ankle monitoring device. These devices are usually issued by the state. When PLC challenged this, a representative of the company said that he would release the lien by the end of November 2009, but has failed to do so. Client plans to refinance her home and is unable to with the lien on her property. PLC can provide an interpreter if necessary. |
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Personal Rights/HIPAA Violation, PLC 10-1017359
Client is an extremely poor 55 year old monolingual Latina. She has HIV/AIDS. Client was brought to a local ER by a friend because she had a pulmonary infection. At the ER, the hospital translator informed client's friend that she has HIV/AIDS. Client seeks assistance in filing an administrative claim for HIPAA violation.
Disability Rights/Benefits, PLC 10-1017369
Client suffers from HIV/AIDS and Guillaume Barre syndrome, and was recently hospitalized due to intractable pain. Client seeks assistance with denial of food stamps due to his inability to complete a court-ordered drug treatment program (possession only) and has requested a hearing and reconsideration. Client's probation officer is willing to confirm that client was dismissed from program due to inability to complete due to illness.
Email PLC AIDS Legal Assistance Project Attorney Leslie Lindgren
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Dissolution, PLC 10-1017702Client seeks assistance obtaining dissolution from her husband of nine years. The couple has two daughters (ages three and six). Client's spouse suffers from drug and alcohol addiction that stimulates domestic violence. Husband was recently arrested for a third DUI, and he is presently incarcerated. Client wants sole legal and physical custody of her daughters, and dad will enjoy visitation rights. There is no community property or debt to be divided. Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton Dissolution, PLC 10-1017763Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker who needs help obtaining dissolution of her nine year marriage. The couple shares a five year old and one year old child. Client wants sole legal and physical custody and monitored visitation for her spouse, who allegedly suffers from alcohol abuse. There is no community property or community debt to be divided. PLC will provide a translator if necessary. Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton Dissolution, PLC 10-1017704Client seeks dissolution from her husband of 13 years. She and her spouse share three children, twin 11 year old daughters and a five year old son. Clients wishes to obtain sole legal and physical custody. She states her husband suffers from a substance abuse problem and a violent temper, and therefore wants his visitation to be monitored. The client states there are no community debts or assets. Client is bilingual but is more comfortable speaking Spanish. PLC will provide a translator if necessary. Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton Dissolution, PLC 10-1017758Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker who needs help dissolving her marriage of 12 years. Client and husband have a 13 year old daughter. Community property includes a house and the couple shares a community debt of $30,000. PLC will provide a translator if necessary. Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton Dissolution, PLC 10-1017604Predominantly Spanish speaking client seeks help dissolving her seven year marriage. The couple shares a 13 year old daughter. Client desires sole legal and physical custody but she also wants her spouse to enjoy visitation with his daughter. There is no community debt. Community property includes a car, furniture, electronic equipment. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Dissolution, PLC 10-1017659 Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker who seeks dissolution of her 15 year marriage. Client was the victim of substantial domestic violence and won a five year restraining order. She and her spouse share two children, who are 13 and 14 years old. There is no community debt or community property to be divided. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 09-1017252Twenty-eight year old monolingual Spanish speaker needs help dissolving her marriage of 13 years. The couple has three children ranging from 13 to five years old. Client has been the primary custodial parent since 2007 per a restraining order in Los Angeles County. Father has visitation every weekend from Friday to Sunday. The couple does not share any debts; client thinks they share a parcel of land in Mexico. PLC will provide a translator if necessary. Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 10-1017363
Client, a monolingual Spanish speaker, would like assistance dissolving her marriage of 19 years. She and her spouse share three children. The client states that she is the victim of domestic violence and she obtained a Temporary Restraining Order in December. The couple owns a home that is in foreclosure. Client says husband owns two other homes but he never put client on title. The existence of other community property or debt is unclear. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 09-1015478 Client is a 46 year old monolingual Spanish speaker who would like help dissolving her marriage. She and her husband share one minor child. Client seeks sole legal and physical custody of the child. There are no community assets to be divided and the only debt is $8,000 which the couple owes the IRS. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 09-1016570
Monolingual Spanish speaker seeks help in dissolving her 17 year marriage. There are three children of the marriage. Husband is incarcerated. Community property includes a home with a mortgage in arrears, cars, and a retirement plan. Community debts include hospital bills. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 09-1015944
Assistance is needed in dissolving a 10 year marriage. Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker. Client obtained a restraining order against her husband. The couple shares legal and physical custody of three children. There is no community property or debt. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 09-1016377
Monolingual Spanish speaking client seeks help dissolving her eight year marriage. There are three children of the marriage and client wants to obtain sole legal and physical custody of them, as well as child support. There are no community assets or debts. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 09-1016443
Monolingual Spanish speaking client requests assistance dissolving her 15 year marriage. There are four minor children of the marriage. The couple resides in the same home. The client has been the victim of domestic violence and her husband has been jailed for DV. Client seeks sole legal and physical custody of the children with supervised visitation for her husband. Community property includes a house and a car. There is money owed to a credit union. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 09-1016005
Client seeks help dissolving her 14 year marriage. Client is a monolingual Spanish speaking client. The couple has three minor children. Client's husband has been deported due to criminal convictions. Client seeks sole legal and physical custody of her children. Client may have acquired a 401k during part of the marriage. She filed for bankruptcy a year ago. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution, PLC 09-1016320
Monolingual Spanish speaking client seeks assistance in dissolving his eight year marriage. Client and his wife have three minor children. He seeks joint legal, but sole physical custody of the children. He wants his wife to have reasonable visitation. Community property includes a house in Mexico. There is no community debt. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
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Elder Law, PLC 09-1017304
Client is an 86 year old English speaking man who 1) would like to be reunited with his spouse and 2) believes his wife's daughter (his step-daughter) took money from his bank account and sold his cars without his consent and then pocketed the profit. He and his spouse retired to Hawaii where his spouse suffered a stroke. Spouse's daughter took her recovering mother to Colorado to take care of her. Client moved back to California and presently resides in a retirement home near his son. Client asked his step-daughter if she would send her mother to California so client and spouse could live in the same retirement home. Step-daughter does not answer client's requests and client feels step-daughter prevents him from speaking with his wife.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Elder Abuse & Predatory Lending, PLC 10-1017387
Clients are a wife and husband, 84 and 67 years old respectively. The wife has been living in the home since 1960. In 2006, a broker cold-called once a week for six weeks until he was finally invited to the clients' home. The broker convinced the clients to refinance their reverse mortgage. At this time, they had substantial equity in their home The husband was heavily medicated and in a wheelchair at the meeting. The clients were not working at this time and their sole source of income was from social security benefits. The broker told the clients that they could get back into a reverse mortgage after a few years, which was clearly not the case. The clients now only have a few months worth of mortgage payments left in their savings and are afraid of losing their home. Clients may have several claims under California State Law against the broker and their lender, including financial elder abuse. The statute of limitations for clients' state claims will expire by June 2010. PLC would be willing to co-counsel on this case.
E-mail Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow Vanessa Leonardo
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Employment Discrimination, PLC 09-1016773
Client is living with HIV/AIDS, as well as vitiligo, which is a disfiguring condition affecting client's pigmentation. Client had been employed as a food server for three years, when an incident at work led to his dismissal. Client states that another employee at work grabbed client around the neck and pushed him to the ground, breaking the skin on client's lip. The employee made obscene comments to client. Employee then accused client of sexual harassment and an investigation by human resources resulted in client's dismissal. Client states that there was a witness to this incident and that it was captured on video. Client seeks legal counsel to discuss his rights and explore any legal remedies.
Email PLC AIDS Legal Assistance Project Attorney Leslie Lindgren
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Guardianship/Visitation, PLC 10-1017712
Twenty-eight year old English speaking client seeks help obtaining visitation with his 13 year old daughter. Client was incarcerated when his daughter was two years old. He served eight years in prison for attempted murder. Before his imprisonment, client visited daughter regularly. While client was in prison, the biological mother of the minor died and the maternal grandparents obtained guardianship of their granddaughter. The maternal grandparents will probably oppose client's bid for visitation with his daughter.
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Predatory Lending & Elder Abuse, PLC 10-1017387
Clients are a wife and husband, 84 and 67 years old respectively. The wife has been living in the home since 1960. In 2006, a broker cold-called once a week for six weeks until he was finally invited to the clients' home. The broker convinced the clients to refinance their reverse mortgage. At this time, they had substantial equity in their home. The husband was heavily medicated and in a wheelchair at the meeting. The clients were not working at this time and their sole source of income was from social security benefits. The broker told the clients that they could get back into a reverse mortgage after a few years, which was clearly not the case. The clients now only have a few months worth of mortgage payments left in their savings and are afraid of losing their home. Clients may have several claims under California State Law against the broker and their lender, including financial elder abuse. The statute of limitations for clients' state claims will expire by June 2010. PLC would be willing to co-counsel on this case. E-mail Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow Vanessa Leonardo Loan Modification, PLC 10-1017586
Client received a Notice of Default in September 2009. This case is time sensitive since client might receive a Notice of Trustee's Sale soon. Client is a 61 year old female and has been living in her home for the past 17 years. She is about seven months behind in her mortgage payments and is currently unemployed. Client was previously employed at the same company for 23 years before being laid off. Now, client's only source of income is unemployment at $1,824 per month. Client applied for a loan modification and was denied based on income. Client is desperate to keep her home and will be trying to get renters to increase her income. She believes she may be able to get one or two renters to pay $500 each. Client's current monthly mortgage is $1415. Client would like the assistance of someone to advocate on her behalf for another loan modification application. Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Recovery Fellow Vanessa Leonardo Loan Modification, PLC 10-1017539Client is current on her mortgage. Client is a 78 year old female, whose source of income is social security of $1,657 per month. Client's son used to assist her with making her mortgage payments when he could, but he recently became unemployed. Client's daughter will soon be moving in to assist with expenses and expects to contribute about $2,000 each month to the household. Client's current monthly mortgage is $1,857. Client does have around $165,000 in equity. Client had been using her savings to pay her monthly mortgage payments, but her savings has run out.. Client is in desperate need of assistance in submitting a loan modification application to avoid foreclosure. Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Recovery Fellow Vanessa Leonardo Loan Modification, PLC 10-1017587Client is current on mortgage payments. Client is 55 years old and self employed. Client has a yearly income of about $22,000. Client and his wife recently separated. Client's other source of income is from two rental properties totaling $4,700 monthly, although his wife currently lives in one of the properties and is paying the monthly mortgage. One of the client's rental properties is paid in full. Client's current monthly mortgage is $2,175. Client's wife is no longer assisting with expenses since they have separated and client would like to apply for a loan modification to hopefully reduce his monthly mortgage payment. Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Recovery Fellow Vanessa Leonardo
Loan Modification, PLC 10-1017585 Clients are three months behind on their mortgage payments and have not received a Notice of Default. Wife lost her job in April of 2009 and is currently receiving disability benefits. Husband is employed full time. Clients' total monthly income is around $9,790. Clients' current monthly mortgage payment is $3,002. Clients have previously applied for a loan modification but were denied because of their high debt. Clients filed bankruptcy and tried to apply for another loan modification but were denied because the investor did not find that they had a good cause for hardship. Clients do not have the denial in writing. Clients are in desperate need of assistance and would like to avoid foreclosure. Clients require assistance with a loan modification application.
Loan Modification, PLC 10-1017696
Client and her husband refinanced their loan in 2006, into an Option ARM. Their current servicer has only offered a repayment plan, which they cannot afford. Client had a sale date scheduled for February 2009, but it has been postponed for over a year now. Clients owe significantly more than what their house is worth, but are determined to keep their house and would like assistance negotiating with their servicer for a loan modification.
Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Recovery Fellow Leigh Ferrin
Homeownership, PLC 10-1017399
Client's home was sold at trustee's sale in May 2009. Client has since been evicted from his property and is now homeless. Client may have some potential claims against his lender for wrongful foreclosure which would allow him to recover some damages. PLC is looking for an experienced real estate attorney who would be willing to examine the facts of the case to determine if there is a viable lawsuit, and then possibly litigate the case if there is something there.
Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Recovery Fellow Leigh Ferrin
Mobile Homes, PLC 09-1016608
Client has resided in a Costa Mesa mobile home park for 11 years. Client alleges that the park management continually harasses the residents, including entering residents' homes without permission, instituting rules such as forbidding children to play in certain common areas of the park, and failing to give notice of water shut-offs. Client states that a majority of the residents have complained to the park management about their practices and about how the park has fallen into disrepair, yet the park refuses to address any of these issues. Client would like an attorney to assess her rights and remedies against the mobile home park.
Email PLC Housing and Homelessness Attorney Kristen Lara
Mobile Homes, PLC 09-1017002
Client has resided in a Santa Ana mobile home park for five years and owns her mobile home outright. Client states that the mobile home park is responsible for maintaining the grounds, but that they have fallen into disrepair. The mobile home park has also substantially increased each resident's space rent. Client would like an attorney to determine her rights and remedies against the park.
Email PLC Housing and Homelessness Attorney Kristen Lara
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Landlord/Tenant, PLC 10-1017933
Client gave landlord notice of her intention to move out several days after she moved in. The apartment was uninhabitable--it was infested with roaches, had a broken heater, and the neighbors made living there impossible. Although the client was able to move in to an apartment in another complex, she was homeless for several days. Client contends that she is owed some of her rent/security deposit from the landlord in addition to miscellaneous fees (including storage fees, moving fees, hotel costs and lost wages). Client would like an attorney to help her negotiate with the landlord so that she can recoup her losses.
Email PLC AIDS Legal Assistance Project Attorney Leslie Lindgren
Landlord/Tenant - Habitability, PLC 10-1017904
Client receives federal subsidized housing benefits. In 2002, client moved into an apartment in the complex where she presently resides. Throughout her tenancy, client has reported cockroach, rat, and termite infestations to the property management company. She also reported a leak in the bathroom which resulted in warped cabinetry, drywall deterioration, and mold. Additionally, she reported that the ventilation ducts were broken and emitting dust. Client states that the property management company failed to address some of these problems and inadequately addressed others. Client would like an attorney to help her negotiate with landlord to address these habitability issues.
Email PLC Housing and Homelessness Attorney Kristen Lara Landlord/Tenant - Security Deposit, PLC 10-1017944Client receives federal subsidized housing benefits. Client moved into an apartment in 2006 and paid a $500 security deposit. Client moved out in 2009. Landlord refunded her $140 from her deposit. Client disputes this amount and believes landlord charged client for items that should be considered normal wear and tear. Client would like an attorney to help her negotiate with landlord to return her security deposit.
Landlord/Tenant - Security Deposit, PLC 10-107872
Client sought housing for herself and her mother. Client placed an ad on Craigslist. Landlord responded to the ad and offered to rent two rooms in her house to client. Client paid the landlord $200. Client believed this amount was for the security deposit. Landlord gave her a signed, handwritten receipt worded "a security deposit to hold the rooms." Landlord and client proceeded to negotiate the terms of the tenancy, but were unable to come to an agreement. Client never moved into the rooms and asked landlord to return the $200. Landlord refused because she considered the payment a "holding deposit." Client is in dire financial circumstances and living in a motel. She would like an attorney to help her negotiate with the landlord for the return of the deposit.
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Nonprofit/Public Access, PLC 10-1017349 Client is a senior citizens organization that organizes bridge
games. It seeks an attorney to advise whether it may enjoin a disruptive
person from attending future games or any other activities sponsored by the
organization. May offer
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Work-Related Contract Matter, PLC 10-1017993
Client is a 71 year
old man who operates a janitorial service as an independent contractor. He subcontracted with a general contractor to
provide janitorial services. Per their
oral agreement, client would take 90% of the service fee and the general
contractor would take 10%. The general
contractor paid client $8,000 and owes client about $27,000. Client would like an attorney to help him
pursue any remedies he has against the general contractor.
Email PLC Housing and Homelessness Attorney Kristen Lara
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| TORTS | Tort Defense, PLC 10-1018086
Over a year ago, client was employed by
a woman who is now being charged by the District Attorney with grand theft,
witness intimidation and practicing law without a license, in connection with
loan modification fraud. Client has assisted the District Attorney with
their case. In August 2009, the accused filed a civil lawsuit, naming client,
eight other individuals (other former employees and some former clients) and
one company as defendants. The claims in the civil lawsuit against client
include misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and breach of
fiduciary duty, interference with prospective economic advantage, unjust
enrichment and defamation. Client needs assistance defending herself
against these claims. The next court
date is April 19, 2010, for a default prove-up hearing and case
management conference. PROVIDES
LITIGATION EXPERIENCE.
Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Recovery Fellow Leigh Ferrin
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Wills/Trusts, PLC 10-1018224
Although client lives in Chino Hills, she is in care for cancer in
Orange County and has been given 3-6 months to
live. Her husband is employed, but her expenses, including medical
expenses, are quickly expending the family's savings. She has two small
children, but no other family in this country. She is concerned because
her husband suffers from depression and has declined treatment. She would
like to express in her will her wishes for the care of her children in the
event her husband should become unable to care for them.
Email PLC AIDS Legal Assistance Project Attorney Leslie Lindgren
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