What kind of fines and/or consequnces is he looking at??

Your nephew needs a traffic attorney and also needs someone to review his parent's auto insurance policy. I wouldn't be shocked if the insurance...

I fell thru a second story deck? This is rental property, can I sue the homeowners insurance if the home is in foreclosure?

Yes, you can sue the owner. Typically houses and apartments are insured and, should you win, the insurance will likely cover the judgment. You need...

What exactly is commercial litigation?

Commercial litigation normally relates to business disputes. You'll find that few commercial lawyers will work on contingency unless your case is...

Can i make my neighbor put up a fence instead of using mine for their dog

To me this sounds like something you need to discuss with your neighbor. If the dog is damaging your property or coming onto your land there might...

Renter rights when a property goes into foreclosure

Chicago has a specific provision regarding properties in foreclosure. Generally foreclosure takes quite a bit of time and tenants continue to pay...

Can a Landlord be paid for cleaning the unit? Also, is there a limit to what I can charge on the lease.

I'm confused by what you mean by a cleaning fee. Was this a non-refundable fee that the tenant paid when she moved in? If so, that is surely enough...

Sometimes a settlement conference mediated by the judge is called a pre-trial. It is common for judges to try to resolve a case before a trial as...

Employment law case- attorney takes on contigency what's not included? I know court costs, deposition fees, what else?

In my experience expert witness fees are by far the biggest cost. After that are deposition transcripts/court reporter and then filing fees. Travel...

In Illinois, is an attorney fee clause enforceable?

In Illinois fee-shifting provisions in contracts are generally enforceable. However, the courts strictly construe the provisions (apply them as...

My boyfriend wants to become his own guardian is this possible, if the guardian doesn't want to give up guardianship?

A disabled person can petition to terminate the guardianship. Likely a guardian ad litem will be appointed and report back to the court with a...