About Calvin Stead
Calvin R. Stead is a Partner in the Bakersfield office of Borton Petrini, LLP. Cal has an undergraduate degree in zoology with a minor in organic chemistry and
a Master of Science degree in Environmental Management from the University of Texas.
He has more than 12 years of experience in air pollution chemistry, nuclear power plant chemistry and clinical toxicology. In 1986, Cal received his Juris
Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law before becoming a Bakersfield attorney. More...
a Master of Science degree in Environmental Management from the University of Texas.
He has more than 12 years of experience in air pollution chemistry, nuclear power plant chemistry and clinical toxicology. In 1986, Cal received his Juris
Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law before becoming a Bakersfield attorney. More...
Calvin Stead's Recent Answers
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 19, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at Borton Petrini Law Offices
Yes. If builders could get around prevailing wage by hiring from a temp they would all do it. It doesn't matter who pays the wage so long as it meets the
prevailing wage requirement. The only exceptions are where Charter Cities have voted to not require prevailing wages on certain projects.
prevailing wage requirement. The only exceptions are where Charter Cities have voted to not require prevailing wages on certain projects.
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at Borton Petrini Law Offices
It sounds to me as though a lawsuit will be required. You should locate counsel in the jurisdiction where you are located.
Apr 1, 2020
Apr 1, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at Borton Petrini Law Offices
You may want to release the prior lien to record a larger lien.
Aug 20, 2020
Aug 20, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at Borton Petrini Law Offices
File a claim with the contractor's insurance and against the bond. If he is uninsured or has no bond you will have to sue him to get your money back. Caveat
he has probably spent the money and is probably judgement proof, i.e. no money. But sue him anyway if no insurance or no bond,.
he has probably spent the money and is probably judgement proof, i.e. no money. But sue him anyway if no insurance or no bond,.
Mar 15, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at Borton Petrini Law Offices
The simple answer is no: the contract is not void nor is it voidable on the stated grounds. California does not recognize title to property designated as
“tenants in common with right of survivorship” Are you sure you got this off the deed? If that is on the deed you are tenants in common with no right of
survivorship under California law. If the deed says something else, it could alter the analysis. In general either tenant in common can contract for See More...
“tenants in common with right of survivorship” Are you sure you got this off the deed? If that is on the deed you are tenants in common with no right of
survivorship under California law. If the deed says something else, it could alter the analysis. In general either tenant in common can contract for See More...
Details
Location
Bakersfield, California
Years of Experience
38
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
California Bar
Languages
English