Is it legal or ethical for a lawyer to charge more than he recovers for you?

Probably not. This happens all of the time. The lawyer shouldn't have to assume the risk that he'll recover money for you, although he/she should...

Felony dui no field sobriety no breathalyzer

Did you have a lawyer? Ask him. What you should do is retain one to file posttrial motions and make a record of your objections to what happened...

Yes, you can file a 224 Petition for Discovery in order to get the dealer's name.

Can I sue my high school for negligence and pain and suffering, after not receiving proper care at football camp?

These sort of suits are becoming more common. They will argue that you assumed the risk of this happening and that at the time, your hand seemed...

Is it common for an attorney (on contingency) to ask a client to front costs in a personal injury case?

Costs are different than attorney's fees. Costs are usually for things like court filings, copies, et cetera. As for your question, it depends...

First, the bad news: Illinois is an at will state and you can be fired for virtually any reason (or no reason at all), at any time. This means...

Served a summons/lawsuit after date of service?

The time period starts running from the date of service. Check the Electronic Docket to make sure of the date of service.

Does my son have a case for Workers' Comp? Or, personal injury?

This sounds like a legitimate worker's comp claim. The beauty of worker's comp is that, unlike personal injury, you do not need to prove fault. ...

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Should I pursue a medical malpractice case in the case of my mom who died at 58 years old?

I'm sorry about your loss. The answer to question is a lawyerly one: possibly. In order to file suit, you'd need to show there was a deviation...

You would do this in one. Basically, it sounds like you want to move to amend. Also, going pro se is generally a bad idea. If your case is...