James Kenneth Sweeney

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Collections

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

• General Civil

• Free Consultation
  Generally I do not take contingency cases.
• Credit Cards Accepted
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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  My hourly rate is $350 and my retainer varies with the complexity of the case. I do arrange monthly payment plans.

California

Since 1996

Iona College

B.A. | Literature and Philosophy

University of West Los Angeles

J.D.

California State Bar  # 182032

Member

1996 - Current

Q. How can i settle with a creditor out of court? or is it possible to come to an agreement with them

March 17, 2012

A: Sure, it's more than possible to work out a settlement with a creditor if you want to. Telephone the creditor directly, tell them you'd like to work out a deal, ask them for their best terms, see what they say and then negotiate. A lot depends on how much money is owed, who the creditor is, whether it is the original creditor or a collection firm and more.

Q. How do I find out who is serving me court papers?

March 15, 2012

A: The party is named on the summons and on the first page of a complaint or every pleading filed with a court. There are no anonymous pleadings filed in a court.

Q. Do i need to respond to Plaintiff's responses to Defendants specially prepared interrogatories?

March 15, 2012

A: I assume you're the defendant. The answer is No if you are satisfied with the responses. If you believe more is neede for some responses, you need to tal with alawyer or read the Code of Civil Procedure discovery section as to special interrogatories.

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