Can I fire my attorney after my trial has already started and represent myself or do I have to do it before starting the trial ?

In most states, once an appearance is filed, the court controls who is counsel of record. If I'm on the bench and you tell me you want to fire...

What is the statue of limitation for filing a claim in the circuit court for unpaid overtime wages, minimum wage.

The Lunch thing is a statutory/regulatory thing and has a simple answer (absent a CBA). The overtime thing is nuanced and fact-specific. Go see...

I would not fret in the slightest about the friendship. It is either neutral or a plus. It is completely fair to ask your counsel if he is...

Legal Malpractice?

First, you would have to describe the conflict to be waived. It is not apparent in your narrative. Second, since you know all this stuff and...

This is a tough one. I've seen it maybe 100 times in 40 plus years. Nothing against your friend but 98% of the time it is not meritorious. It is...

What's the best defense in order of protection when father is being accused falsely ? What type of lawyer is needed?

It's counterintuitive but a good defense lawyer for these things is hard to find. Most people default to a Domestic Relations Lawyer but often the...

Can my employer fire me based on racial discrimination?

Another repackaged question: You have now thrown extremely nuanced issues into the hopper. Do something for yourself. Discuss the unique facts...

What can I do with an attorney who is discriminating against me because of my disability.

Chicago has a GREAT Human Rights Commission. Start there. Your city also has a number of Independent Living Groups with access to good Human...

Attorney didn't show up for hearing. Now I have a 10g judgment against me! What to do?

You have civil practice and bankruptcy issues. Get a new lawyer immediately, someone who does civil practice and bankruptcy-related litigation. ...

ADR judges and non-lawying practicing laws?

Some of the very best Labor and Human Rights ADR practitioners are Retired HR guys or University Professors in Industrial Relations. Depending...