Should i hire a lawyer even though i have evidence from the city inspector

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. Almost certainly you need one whether or not the plumber has an attorney. It sounds like you are trying to get your...

Generally he can keep the file but he must let you examine and copy most of it.

How can I file for Alternate Dispute Resolution? What's the largest/average injury settlement that can be attained?

I would take the difficulty you are having as a barometer of the value of your case. Awards in Illinois range from $1 to at least $80 million. ...

How do I file a "Motion to Quash" in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois? Is this something

Any motion should follow the procedures on the judge's page on the NDIL site.

Should I hire counsel to represent my interests in this matter? Can I file a counter suit or a separate civil suit for my damage

Yes, yes, yes. By all means. Please check with your homeowner's insurance first, and right away. They may hire someone for you (but I doubt it).

How do I terminate contract without paying the remaining 8k which i cannot afford to do and do not feel that i should?

This is the kind of thing that really should not be aired out on a public board. Who knows who is reading this? But my colleague is correct. The...

Is there any benefit for a defendant in a cross-claim to ask that the cases be separated? Or am I better off leaving it as is?

If you have really exhausted all options for hiring an attorney, and thus you have no way to avoid the almost certain judgment that is coming your...

Must I reveal my "case law" supports in a PRE-Trial motion?

Tthere is really no way to completely understand what is best for you because a question this complex requires some factual context. It is pretty...

May things I say in arbitration be used against me at trial should I reject the arbitrator's recommendation?

No offense to my colleague from New Jersey, but Illinois auto arbitrations are a weird and unique animal. We can't really comment if you are...

Can I bring a motion to remove a chancery court case (where i am the defendant) to Probate court?

I believe based on the facts you could. The interdepartmental transfer process is quite complicated and you should consider whether you are better...