What type of lawyer should I get for a terrible situation in which my dad signed papers in front of his lawyer and made

This sounds like a mess requiring immediate legal assistance, consult an elder law attorney as soon as you can.

I believe I was wronged by an attorney in the amount of $2000. If I sue can I include an amount for loss of work and court cost?

You probably have a statute of limitations problem and, even setting that aside, attorney malpractice cases are among the hardest to win. On top of...

Mold has been found in my apartment in addition to major leaks can I get out of my lease or pay less rent until it is fixed?

In all likelihood, unless you worked with legal aid or an attorney, the 14 day notice you sent will not be legally effective. Partial rent...

What is the procedure for getting a judge recused from my case?

I agree with Mr. Gotzh. You get one substitution of judge as a matter of right unless there was a substantive ruling. Motions for SOJ for cause are...

Does Chicago tenant's rights ordinance really exclude my child?

The situation seems pretty convoluted, but there does not appear to be a reason the RLTO (Chicago law) does not apply so long as the unit is in...

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After being taken to court and dismissed with "prejudice allowed" can the landlord then legally issue a notice of termination?

If the landlord took the tenant to court for some sort of breach of contract and lost, that doesn't prevent the landlord from refusing to renew the...

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What should I do

It depends on why the friend is suing you. If you have been sued, you either defend the case or settle.

Ive been getting these emails that im getting summins from different places

Impossible to say without more information and knowing who "they" is.

There was an electrical stove fire in my building. What is the landlord resposible for¿

If the unit is in Chicago, you may have a claim under the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance, which provides for attorney fee shifting...

Can the owner of a venue raise the price to rent his venue after he has already agreed on a price?

The owner is likely not allowed to unilaterally increase the price. However, if this is an oral contract, proof will be difficult. Moreover, as...