Is pro hoc vicivicivisviiviceviiiRici only for lawyers and pro se can be for lawyers or non-lawyers?

You are pro se if you are an individual and representing yourself. You could be a butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker, or a lawyer. Lawyers are...

A plaintiff files a motion for summary judgment over several claims never alleged in its complaint.

The moving party must think that the complaint does allege the additional causes of action, even if it is not obvious to you. It's also possible...

Yes, sue the tow company and the tow driver in small claims court.

What is required to show lack of standard of care of an attorney who represented a party in a dissolution?

Sounds pretty bad. You need an expert on the legal standard of care to testify that this conduct constitutes a departure from the standard of care.

Can I get a law suit on the Cook County jail from being in division 3 in 2012 that is now labeled condemned???

What do you want to sue for? Were you injured in some way?

Can I expect to be sued?

Attorney Levinson's response and clarifying comment are spot on.

What is defamation?

Defamation is the publication or oral communication of a FALSE statement of fact that harms someone's reputation. It the statement is true or...

A motion was denied by a judge, yet no court document from the court or the opposing party was filed in court. What to do?

There is probably a minute order stating the motion was denied and perhaps even setting forth why it was denied.

Should I sign off on a waiver from the insurance company?

In most cases, you would fare better if you were represented by an attorney in dealing with the insurance company. Insurance adjusters will take...

It this a fair assumption? No point in pursuing a defendant who is not wealthy and no chance of recovering any money?

If the judgment-proof defendant is one among other defendants, you should still sue that defendant. If nothing else, it would be easier to conduct...