Legal Advice on Civil Court Pleadings

Mediation is a process in which an impartial third party, a Settlement Judge, assists the parties in reaching a mutually acceptable solution to their dispute.

An entitlement is a guarantee of access to benefits based on established rights or by legislation. A "right" is itself an entitlement associated with a moral or social principle. Insurance is a form... more

This guide provides a brief overview of the key steps to take to get a court order to serve an opposing party by publication--that is, publishing the legal documents (e.g., the summons & complaint)... more

Whether you're a newbie lawyer or experienced one, you know that when you litigate or you write a letter to the opponent or even when you receive the letter or memorandum complaint, the first thing... more

If one of several personal representatives of the same estate to whom letters have been granted dies, becomes incapacitated or disqualified this article describes how to handle it.

The party opposing a motion for leave to amend bears the burden of demonstrating that a "substantial reason exists to deny leave to amend." In assessing whether leave to amend is proper, the Court... more

WHAT YOU WONT SEE IN COURT: THINGS FOR POTENTIAL PLAINTIFFS AND JURORS TO REMEMBER Part 2: Golden Rule Arguments Part two of this three part series concerns an age-old adage that is almost... more

This guide will provide an overview of how to initiate a small claim case in Illinois and provide insight on what to expect along your journey.

So, youve filed a civil lawsuit against someone or some entity. Now what? A lot happens between the time one actually begins the litigation process and the time when one actually gets his/her day in... more

Civil litigation in the State of Indiana is governed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure. If a plaintiff wishes to proceed with commencing a lawsuit, the plaintiff is required to complete several... more