My ex landlord is suing me for damages to an apartment I rented from him for 11 years. Can I file a motion for dismissal?

Can you file a motion to dismiss? Sure, although it is not guaranteed to work. There is a legal doctrine called "res judicata," which bars claims...

When is my closed companies debt mine?

It is highly unlikely that either you or your company would be sued without you knowing it. In order to prosecute a lawsuit against you, they would...

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Yes, however the decision to have a jury trial instead of a bench trial instead of accepting a plea bargain is one you should make with your...

Executor of my father's will not performing duties. What kind of lawyer to I seek to help me with this?

You need a probate attorney. Most general practice attorneys practice in the probate courts. That said, creditors have six months after the will is...

Is a 39 year old illegitimate son who has never seen his father legally entitled to support or compensation?

39 year old adults are not entitled child support.

Who is responsible to clean up tree branches.

If any part of the tree's trunk was on the boundary line between your properties, the tree is the responsibility of both neighbors. If the...

Make a demand in writing that your employer either return your property or permit you to come get it at a mutually agreeable time. Follow that up...

If I had a public defender pointed to me can I still go ahead and still hire me a regular attorney. Instead of using the public

Yes, you may discharge the Public Defender and hire a private attorney. The state has no obligation to pay for your attorney, and you will have to...

You cannot assert the wildcard exemption to protect wages. See 735 ILCS 5/12-1001 ("The personal property exemptions set forth in this Section...

Can I get my record expunged/sealed if my case is dismissed or I'm found not guilty?

You are eligible for an expungement once your case is dismissed or your are found not guilty IF you have not been convicted of any other crimes. I...

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