What compensation can be obtained if I can prove defamation of character?

This is potentially a solid case. Any falsehoods causing injury to your professional reputation are regarded in Illinois as defamation per se. In...

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Can I sue my former boss for reckless endagerment in civil court? What recourse if any do I have?

I don't think you would have "standing" to file the suit. The plaintiff needs to be someone who was hurt by your actions. Your former boss's...

Car accident injury settlement with mediation

To add to the chorus: You really need an attorney to advise you about a serious car injury like the one you describe. The insurer won't just...

I had an argument with a manager of a store near my house I cursed her out and then got a summons to go to court What may happen

I assume this is a civil suit? It sounds like she did not plead a valid cause of action. I'd get an attorney and have him or her evaluate her...

I have several payday loans and i am having trouble paying the loans back. can i get a payment plan with them?

Yes, but you will need to negotiate it with the company. They know they cannot get blood from a stone, and they'd probably rather negotiate a...

Will I be able to get retail theft removed off my background?

You probably do not qualify to expunge a criminal conviction for theft, but you may be able to seal your record so employers cannot access it. ...

I failed collecting money (about $4,000 for court interpreting service to a municipal court in 2003. Is any way to collect it?

The lawyer neglected the matter? Then you may have a claim for legal malpractice. I cannot answer without more information.

God a default judgement against a def. , failed paying me for services 3 yrs ago but he may be out of state. how to collect ?

You should retain an attorney to investigate his NJ assets and the possibility of seizing them/putting a lien on them.

My public defender is now my Prosecutor. Is this wrong?

This is very wrong, and a clear conflict of interest. You should notify the State Attorney's Office immediately, and they will probably appoint a...

Can drawing attention to the many motions filed on my ex-husband's behalf sway the court into not allowing this to continue?

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137 provides for sanctions "including attorney's fees." The court can sanction your ex-husband without awarding any...