L have case slip and fall and my lawyer file the lawsuit

A few principles you should know. First, a contingency fee agreement must be in writing. As a consequence, that agreement should control. Most call...

You should be getting a sworn statement from the contractor. It is his responsibility to pay the subs and affirm under oath that he is entitled to...

Is it Illegal to hide property under a lien in Illinois?

It is not a crime, but do you really want to take it on that way? The "asset" people have encountered thus type of thing before, they will be...

To file what would be a nuisance suit would cost you $500 in cook county. It would be pro se unless you paid an attorney to do it. Nurses take...

I also agree. Some vendors are more reasonable than others about renegotiating. Two that I remember will never, ever give in. Remember though that...

Can a wholesaler in real estate, who has an assignment of contract with the seller, can the wholesaler have a contingency?

In just about any contract, introduction of a contingency is fairly commonplace. With real estate, as you are no doubt aware, questions of...

Illinois based Arts & Culture Non-Profit Board Member arbitrarily giving contracts to his family member without Boards Consent ?

Avvo really isn't structured to meaningfully assess any problem this complex, but of course the advice you're given to seek counsel is correct. I...

My boyfriend has dui and crashed

You have gotten great advice and quite frankly an attorney who does both things well is going to be difficult. Added to this you suggest that money...

What can I do or what motion can I file to stop evidence from being destroyed in a case that was dismissed

Probably you will need to subpoena it if you have filed your suit.

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In a quiet title suit, is it appropriate to ask for punitive damages when,,

A quiet title suit is appropriate when the plaintiff holds title, but the existence of claim or disputes ( whether of record or otherwise)...