Personal injury case settled, my atty. is taking 33% plus cost. He never fully executed the retainer agreement is it valid?

You generally are responsible for what you sign. If you signed this document, most courts would probably conclude that you retained that lawyer. ...

Who should pay for a replacement of a broken wall radiator heater in my condo?

Generally, the bylaws and condominium documents reflect Illinois law, which states, more or less, that everything from the paint inward is yours...

Different crimes and jurisdictions have different statutes of limitations. Five months is not very long after an alleged crime and it is almost...

Much would depend upon the facts. If, as you say, the employee caused you to fall, and this was due to negligence, you might be able to sustain a...

What am I owed when roommate breaks our agreement?

This sounds like an unintended mess. Your "separate written agreement" may not be modifiable orally. Much depends on what the specific...

My exhusband and i dont want child support from each other how can we stop the order

Presuming you entered into an agreement pursuant to your divorce to provide support to each other, presumably one or both of you could bring a...

Employer is offering me $37000.00 to settle a work comp claim for rotator cuff injury. Good or bad?

First of all, recognize, as the others who have answered your question have said, that workers' compensation value depends upon many factors,...

How can i get driving privilege on two dui in 2009?

It sounds as if the judge denied your request for a public defender. Apparently, your income is such that you do not qualify. Since these are...

Is it a reasonable question to ask an attorney how long the case will take?

I don't practic in your state but I agree with the others that a lawyer should always communicate with his or her client on a regular basis. In...

If my wife bought our house 3 months before we got married and my name is on the deed do i have a legal obligation to the house.

You do not have to be married to own property, although specific types of ownership require a specific marital status, such as tenancy by the...