What are my options?

I’m assuming you bought the car “as is.” Google and review 815 ILCS 505/2L, which, depending upon the facts, may apply. Sit down with a...

What are the steps to filing a civil suit on my son in law for intentional inflictions of emotional distress he lives in Texas.

The IIED standard is very high in IL. To recovery under such a theory, one has to plead and prove facts establishing that the defendant's conduct...

How can I have someone penalized for filing a false police report, having me falsely arrested and lying in criminal court case?

Statements made to the police are absolutely privileged when it comes to defamation law in Illinois. There is a cause of action called...

Any free lawyers for small claims in Illinois near Grayslake ?

Give Prairie State Legal Services a call. 847-662-6925, 800-942-3940. If you are eligible per their guidelines, they may be able to help. If...

Attorney will not respond to calls or emails?

If you're so inclined you may want to just show up at his office and insist that he speak with you (you may have a wait if he is in court or...

Can I sue State Farm?

Your policy likely contains a provision providing for a one-year statute of limitations.

As Attorney Hoffman correctly notes, it comes down to reasonable diligence. Factors a court would look at to make that determination include:...

Under Illinois law, for a consumer fraud claim, you’d have to plead and prove that the bank engaged in a deceptive act or practice, intending that...

Can a relator intentionally let a case dismiss then refile with the same claims.

Google and review 735 ILCS 5/2-1009 and 735 ILCS 5/13-217. If a motion to voluntarily dismiss (non-suit) is brought, make sure you appear and...

Small claims, defendant in Florida, I'm in Illinois?

Unless the client consents to jurisdiction up here, or "does business" in Illinois (or there is some other basis for jurisdiction under 735 ILCS...