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Illinois class action attorney fees

Class actions are civil lawsuits based on personal injury, and attorney fees follow the general formula that you see in injury lawsuits – contingency fees. The attorney only gets paid if they win the case. If they win, they get take their fee out of the amount they were able to get for their client […]

I need a Chicago attorney that will take a percentage of what I get

Looking for an attorney in Illinois that will take a case where they receive a percentage of a recovery is a common request. This is called working on a contingency basis. We just got a call from someone looking for a Chicago contingency law firm so I thought I’d write about how to get one. […]

Think of the best pizza in town when choosing a lawyer in Illinois

We are Illinois attorneys that don’t want to represent you.  Instead we want to find you the best law firm for your unique case.  No lawyer is right for every situation.  You need to find the best one for you. Even when you know what type of lawyer to look for, it can be hard […]

Don’t pass on an Illinois lawyer because you don’t like their location

Here’s a secret about working with an attorney in Illinois.  You almost never see them face to face.  You might when you first hire them and maybe if you have to give a deposition or the case goes to trial some day, but the reality is that whether your lawyer is down the block or […]

Should schools be strip-searching students?

School administrators are responsible for the safety of their students, and it’s generally accepted that they can use reasonable means to keep the school safe and discipline those who break the rules. As with most things, however, there is a line between what’s reasonable and what’s not. A recent news article reports that the parent […]

Illinois business law, when you want to break up with a partner

If you are married and want to break up you file for a divorce.  But if you want to break up with a business partner, the process is actually similar. If you are going to start a business or join one, it may sound counter-intuitive, but the first thing you should be thinking about is […]

Myth: More experience is always better

We talk a lot about experience being one of the most important factors in choosing the right lawyer for your case. We stand by this advice but suggest that you don’t take it to the extreme. More experience is usually a good thing, but there is a tipping point – a point at which an […]

Can a store detain you if they suspect shoplifting?

Generally, yes. When a store manager or security guard suspects someone of trying to steal something or conceal it with the intent to steal, they can detain the person. They can look through the person’s bags and even hold them until police show up (if they decide to call the police). The law is vague […]

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