Can a lawyer represent a person whom he previously had a law suite against

Your mother can hire someone who opposed her before, this is more common than you think. It would be problematic if someone hired the lawyer to...

Can a landlord raise rent after 4-5 months ?also is landlord supposed to provide smoke detectors in rental?

I assume you are in McHenry, if you are in a different city, the answer may be different as landlord-tenant law is highly localized. Generally...

I paid off a payday loan with a credit card after the company threatened legal action. Should I dispute the charge with my bank

As we noted previously, a consumer protection attorney will likely give you an in person consultation for free. We are not allowed to give legal...

Can Town Home Association Require removal of exterior internet and satellite cables previous owner installed?

There is actually regulation on this under the FCC preemption powers. However, it isn't clear if it regulates the cables or just the dishes and...

Is there a general affadivat form i can use for a witness statement that will stand up in court

Search google or google images for "illinois affidavit." Have it notarized and have the witness sign in front of a notary. Affidavits can be a bit...

What are my options if any?

Landlord-tenant law is highly variable by the city in which the unit is located. Cities such as Chicago and Evanston have highly developed...

Do i need a lawyer

This is a small claims matter, so hiring a lawyer may very well cost as much as the amount in dispute. You have a defense in that you already paid...

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What are my options for staying and overriding to get on the lease

Your cousin is the one with the legal right to stay. That doesn't mean he can remove you without an eviction proceeding (which are expensive and...

Is anybody familiar with British law?

It is extremely unlikely you will find a lawyer licensed in the UK and practicing immigration law here. We are all Illinois lawyers. You sister...

Should I file a complaint due to unfair debt collection and threats of imprisonment.

Contact a consumer protection lawyer. They usually offer free consultations and are often able to recover attorney fees from the other side.