How does one recuse a Judge in the state of Illinois?

It's very hard to get a judge to recuse himself or herself based on alleged lack of impartiality. The fact that the judge presided over a criminal...

I need a court order to get a certified copy of my great-grandmother's birth record, per NY law. DIY or do I need a lawyer?

This is not a big ticket item. A hungry young general practice lawyer in the county where the record is on file should be able to take care of this...

Three of us own a lot on the island of Hawaii in Hawaii. One of the owners is now deceased and the heirs have decided to give

You need the services of a real estate lawyer in Hawaii. This question can't be answered without a lawyer reviewing the documents and knowing the...

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My dad has life estate .my attorney told me it couldn't be taken in bankruptcy now it has can i sue him for malpractice

Your question is too general to answer. What was the lawyer supposed to do that he didn't? Two years to file what? Who was the client? Take a look...

Car crash sleeping passenger=coma 2 weeks 6mo 2 mental hospitals- not legally mentally competent-$1.3m insurance-no legal guar

I think I get it. You were involved in an accident, sustained a brain injury, had a lawsuit, and you think your lawyers did you wrong....

Can the parents of a 26 year old be sued for wrongful death beleived to be caused by their son?

A driver who lacks assets is not a promising target for a lawsuit. The recovery will most likely be limited to insurance proceeds. Your question...

Can I file a wrongful death suit? Does the statutes of limitations apply if we were never given a diagnosis?

I am sorry about your sister's ordeal, but this does not look like a promising case. CA has a short statute of limitations for medical malpractice...

Lawyer threatening to quit unless I sign a settlement offer

Yes, your lawyer can make an ultimatunm like that. If the lawyer things the offer is in the client's interest and the client doesn't, it's time for...

I'm wanting to know if I possibly have a lawsuit against Midland,Tx hospital?

I don't see a case here because there was no physical injury. You should also be aware that the laws of TX make it very hard to sue emergency room...

Can I sue a colleague for defamation of character because her letter of evaluation for tenure was full of lies?

Defamation is a false statement of fact (not opinion) published to a third party resulting in injury to the reputation of the person defamed....