You can have a lawyer represent you in small claims. In this case, the lawyer may have difficulty proving the case unless the guy comes in from...

Can my landlord raise my rent in the middle of the current lease?

If its a commercial lease that allows the landlord to increase the rent based on operating costs, then yes the landlord can increase the rent, as...

Should I have an attorney present, with my new Law Suit?

Should you have a lawyer for filing a case against the state of Illinois for malicious prosecution, harassment and false arrest? Yes, you should....

Need help with academic grade revision

Courts will not interfere with academic judgments. The only narrow exception would be if you were discriminated against on the basis of your...

The police are lying !! Cook county !

You should do what your attorney advises. If you are unsatisfied and can afford it, hire a different attorney. There is simply no way for anyone...

In Illinois, Can You Cite A Federal Case In A State Court Action As Supporting Authority?

Sure, You can use cases from Federal District Courts, or even other states. Illinois courts don’t have to follow those cases, so you should only...

I filed a case against a guy in small claims court - HIS lawyer is asking judge for a status continuance- do i need to be there

Better to be there, but continuances are routinely granted. I doubt the guy is going to try t do anything but ask for the continuance. I'd get an...

How much money can I make a month before it starts deducting from my ssi? I make 730 from ssi.

I don't know the answer, but you asked int he wrong section. Switching the question to the Social Security section. Good luck.

What can I do if my legal malpractice suit was dismissed with prejudice while I am in treatment for ptsd?

Without knowing a lot more, I cannot tell whether you have any real cause to complain about the dismissal. You asked "what can I do"? The only...

Is the property owner liable for a business’ harassment?

Sounds pretty doubtful. First of all, "harassment" Is not, by itself, usually a basis for suing anyone in the first place. Maybe the store owner...