When people call us for a referral and say they want the “best” attorney in Chicago (or any other area of the state), we tell them that we agree with their high standards but we have an even better approach. In our experience, there isn’t a “best” attorney out there. There are thousands of attorneys […]
“Disorderly conduct” is a criminal charge that applies to several types of situations, a fact that can make it seem a bit vague and even confusing. Disorderly conduct is described as conduct that disturbs the public peace, offends public morals or undermines public safety. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending […]
In any legal case, it’s important to know the statute of limitations. In plain English, that means the time limit that you have to bring a lawsuit. The answer varies based on the type of case that you have. For example, in most injury cases it’s two years. In most contract cases it’s ten years. […]
Although it’s not something you should do on a whim, switching attorneys can be a smart move in some cases. How do you know if you should fire your attorney? Red flags include a complete lack of communication, unprofessional or rude conduct, or a gut feeling that you hired the wrong person. Here are a […]
We get this question a lot. The idea that fathers have rights that are different from those of mothers is a misunderstanding that has been created by the way some family law attorneys advertise. These lawyers try to get clients by suggesting they specialize in “father’s rights,” which makes fathers think they need to hire […]
No one wants an expensive divorce. We get a lot of calls from people looking for low-cost options. Many wonder if they even need an attorney at all. Illinois has something called a Joint Simplified Divorce. If you have a fairly simple situation and meet the financial requirement, you might qualify. You can get a […]
We don’t blame people for being upset when their case doesn’t turn out as they’d hoped. The legal system is adversarial. When you have one side against another, someone is going to lose. But how do you know if it’s your lawyer’s fault? There are so many factors that lead to the outcome in a […]
One of the best things a lawyer can do is show the ability to relate to his or her clients. When I’ve been in that situation myself it helps me relate better to callers. For example, years ago I tore my rotator cuff. When I talk to people with the same injury it helps me […]
We hear this a lot. And we get it. Many people can’t afford to pay hundreds of dollars an hour for legal help. The good news is that in a lot of cases you don’t have to. For many kinds of Illinois legal cases, your lawyer’s fee will be a percentage of what you recover […]
Can I sue my lawyer? It’s a basic question, but a good one. Some people worry that it’s not possible to sue a lawyer. It is. If your lawyer commits malpractice, you can sue for any damages it causes you. Do I need a lawyer to sue my lawyer? It’s a good idea to find […]
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