What are the pros and cons of pushing for Dismissal for lack of jurisdiction vs defending a case via answering the complaint?

If the court cannot obtain jurisdiction over you then the case should be dismissed and you will be subject to a lawsuit in Illinois. If the court...

Parties always have the right to speak with one another unless requested by the other party to desist. It may, however, not be a good idea and I...

If the landscaper promised to fix your drainage problem and it was the benefit of your bargain to pay the landscaper and you can prove that the...

Assuming the apartment is in Chicago and is not an owner accupies 3 flat or less, it is subject to the residential landlord tenant ordinance which...

There is no form. If the response raised arguments you wish to address, address them and cut authority for you positions. Courtesy copies can be...

There is no local rule on courtesy copies. If it is not in the judge’s standing order, I would deliver it 7 days before presentment.

I think your approach is probably correct. But you may be protected from the lien. You mention draw requests. Did you get any waivers regarding the...

What can I do about my sister taking my Insurance money can I sue her

What typre of insurance? How did she obtain the money? Did you file a claim or did she do so without your knowledge? You have not provided...

It depends. First you have not specified the type of lien in question. Secomd, whether a contractor's lien or judgement lien, the point is to...

I recieved a summons on a time barred debt and need to file an appearance. What do I do?

Judgments in Illinois expire after seven years unless they are revived. In order to revive a judgment, a petition must be filed and the judgment...