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I've been negotiating a wrongful death settlement in Illinois. Initially, the opposing party offered $40,000, below our range of $250,000 to $850,000. After years of negotiation, my attorney urgently emailed me to settle for $250,000, stating it was a limited-time offer. I felt pressured and... View More 
answered on Mar 17, 2025
If you haven't signed any documents, your case is NOT settled. NO Insurance company is going to order a check until they have your executed release. If you did not file a lawsuit, the statute of limitations is NOT tolled.
Before an attorney conveys an offer on the case, the... View More
I've been negotiating a wrongful death settlement in Illinois. Initially, the opposing party offered $40,000, below our range of $250,000 to $850,000. After years of negotiation, my attorney urgently emailed me to settle for $250,000, stating it was a limited-time offer. I felt pressured and... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
If you haven’t signed any documents, you can definitely seek a second opinion to evaluate the facts and the propriety of the proposed settlement. You should contact the owner or Managing Partner of the law firm that represented you to find out the status of your case, why your lawyer left, and... View More
I'm recently divorced, and my ex-husband dragged the divorce out for 2 years. He claims his lawyer refused to draft the Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) according to his instructions to let me have all the marital assets. Allegedly, the lawyer insisted that my ex should receive something... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
It’s difficult to say whether a lawyer prolonged the case without knowing the specifics. Attorney-client communication is protected by privilege, so without direct insight, we’d only be speculating about what was said or why certain decisions were made.
If your spouse is being... View More
If opposing counsel is pro se with a durable power of attorney instrument (which grants specific powers to the agent to explicitly handle, discuss, manage, and correspond on behalf of the principal) is the opposing attorney required to correspond with the POA the same as he would the principal?... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
This is a complex legal question that touches on several areas of law and professional ethics. Let me break down the key points:
1. Generally, attorneys are not required to communicate with third parties who are not attorneys or their clients. However, there are exceptions.
2. When... View More
I do give legal advice, but it is nothing that is actually being taken to court, saying stuff like “doxxing is illegal under these laws”
answered on Jul 17, 2024
It's fairly clear to the average person that you mean it jokingly, but as my colleague suggests, it could be better to avoid saying such things. It could be safer to say something like, "This is the way I would interpret it, but it could best to check with a lawyer in Illinois ." Good luck
I do give legal advice, but it is nothing that is actually being taken to court, saying stuff like “doxxing is illegal under these laws”
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
Claiming to be a lawyer or providing legal services without proper licensure and credentials can potentially be problematic. Even if meant as a joke, it could be misinterpreted. There are laws in many jurisdictions against the unauthorized practice of law.
Some key points to consider:... View More
I am investigating claims that an attorney known to me by only a last name, Tate, has been acting in some way as my attorney for alleged financial matters. It has been alleged that this attorney, probably from IL, had gained control of an alleged inheritance in the form of a $15 million trust fund... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
Start by consulting with a reputable attorney who has experience in legal ethics or professional misconduct cases. They can guide you through the process of challenging the federal court petition and help you understand your rights in accessing the attorney’s information. Providing them with all... View More
(as opposed the U.S. (14th amendment) federal citizens?
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
It sounds like you're looking for legal representation that specifically addresses the distinctions between state citizens and federal citizens under the 14th Amendment. Finding an attorney who understands these nuances is important for your case. It's crucial to seek someone who is... View More
I have searched and most Malpractice lawyers I find are not specific to post decree marriage cases - can you point me in the proper direction?
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You're unlikely to find someone focusing on that precise area of practice. A lawyer who practices in the area of dissolution of marriage cases or general legal malpractice is your best bet. The former will be more familiar with whether malpractice occurred; the latter will be more familiar... View More
sorry its a hotel should have been clear and guest was injured while living on property and bed bugs was the cause instead if him doing the right thing he illegal eavesdropped acts of retaliation , harassed hacked computer slowing her prep dow for case which caused her to not make it to court. He... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2023
No. A lawyer has a duty to his client (typically the seller or the buyer of the property). He has no duty to the property itself and no duty to employees who work on the property.
Other party for a charge of violation of a no contact order which in IA is automatic 7 days jail..cannot be suspended. He can't deny me counsel.so new one gave me lawyer that had to withdraw from other party to represent me HELP
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
If a magistrate has denied you counsel, you may want to consider seeking legal assistance from other sources. For example, you can try contacting legal aid organizations or private attorneys who may be willing to represent you. You can also request a court-appointed attorney or file a motion with... View More
The state prosecutor, my attorney through his law firm as well as the superior court judge in Georgia are scheming to place me back in jail by revoking my bond. I am in Illinois. I have filed complaints with the bar assoc of georgia and Judges committee. I am terrified to go back to georgia because... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It's important that you have legal representation to fight against the revocation of your bond and the allegations against you. You may want to consider finding a new attorney to represent you in Georgia, someone who you trust and who has experience... View More
My attorney obtained subpoenas for the sheriff’s and got a statement that supported my innocence. There was also video to support. However on the day of the hearing she went into another room with opposing counsel and came out telling me there was a warrant for me violating the order of... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2023
Hello. I'm sorry to hear that all of that happened to you. Unfortunately, you did not actually include a question to answer. Try re-writing the question.
Because they were both at fault, do I have to sue them in the same case or separate cases
answered on Feb 18, 2023
You are going to need an Illinois personal injury lawyer and nursing home negligence lawyer to handle your case. You are involved in a complicated matter.
Recently i took a plea for a criminal case and received the final disposition now my license and other things have been suspended due to this case that wasn’t involved in the disposition my license is my way of working and the courts new this
answered on Dec 13, 2022
There is no case against the county. The court protocol of accepting a guilty plea is to place that plea on the record with a clear explanation of its terms, conditions and collateral effects on one's life. Also, that plea is given "freely and voluntarily," with all understanding on... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2021
It all depends on the case and the misconduct. This is something you should be discussing with your attorney. Only your attorney will have the needed information in order to address your concerns. If you have not hire an attorney yet, you should do so right away.
Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 775 “IMMUNITY” seems to offer total protection to anyone who files an ARDC complaint against a lawyer, even if the grievance is entirely untrue and filed simply to harass the lawyer. The ARDC thoroughly investigates every claim, and it seems unfair to force lawyers to spend the... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2020
I have read both of your questions. Rule 775 does provide that immunity in the context of ARDC communications. It is not clear if the suit you describe is a malpractice claim against you, but if so I would suggest you review with your attorney. If not involving a malpractice claim, but arising from... View More
Does a defense lawyer practicing in Illinois have an ethical obligation to inform his client that the client may have insurance coverage for a lawsuit that would cover the client's legal fees? Even if this means that the case would have to be tendered to the insurance company and that lawyer... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Generally, any claim/case should be reviewed to determine if there is possible insurance coverage. If there is potential coverage then the claim/case should be forwarded to the parties insurance agent who will transmit to the insurance company. If there is coverage, then the insurance company... View More
My son had a firm looking into a medical malpractice case for him. They had the case since August of 2018. Their nurses sent us a letter stating he has a case and just needed a specialist on board. Long story short, they drug their feet, very little contact with my son and just 2 days ago told him... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2020
You need to talk to an attorney with a larger medical malpractice firm. There are several issues that can effect when the statute of limitations runs. I may be able to assist you with a referral.
Is this attorney blowing me off?
I was referred by email from considertheconsumer.com website last year to a Florida class action attorney regarding a robo- text I received repeatedly. The attorney was responsive from December 2019 to early February 2020.
I already signed a retainer... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2020
Is the lawyer blowing you off? Probably not. Your case is called a class action because it involves hundreds, maybe even thousands of people. It isn't realistic to expect the attorney to respond immediately to every contact he gets from every one of them. Furthermore, you wrote he was... View More
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