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Five things you should know before hiring an Illinois lawyer

There are thousands of lawyers in Illinois. Don’t close your eyes and point to a name in the phone book. And don’t Google “Illinois divorce lawyers” and pick from your initial results. You need more information. Here are some things to consider. 1. Not all lawyers handle all kinds of cases. A big indicator of […]

Five things you should know about getting hurt on someone else’s property in Illinois

An injury can be life changing. Focus first on your medical care and working toward good health. But before too much time passes, think also about whether you need to take legal action in order to be compensated for the amount the injury has cost you – not only in terms of medical bills, but […]

Five things you should know about Illinois attorney fees

Attorney fees don’t have to be daunting. In fact, depending on your situation, you might not have to pay anything unless your case is successful. Here are a few things to know about the different types of attorney fees. A contingency fee is only paid if you win. A contingency fee is contingent on winning, […]

Five things you need to know about Illinois estate planning

There’s a lot of information out there, including many websites that say you can get an estate plan online. The challenge is knowing how to fit all of that information into your own unique situation. So, here are five things we think you should know about estate planning if you are looking into getting documents […]

Legal tips for starting a business in Illinois

  Sign a partner agreement. Even if you and your business partner have known each other for years and are on the same page, you’ll still want to put an agreement in place. The reason to do this is protect the business you’re working so hard to build. For example, if one of you needs […]

The best way to collect a debt in Illinois

When a business or individual owes you money, it can be difficult to collect. It can be awkward and frustrating, and sometimes you’re too busy to constantly follow up on past-due payments. Here are a few tips on collecting a debt in Illinois.   If you haven’t already done so, make several attempts to collect […]

Tips for sealing or expunging your Illinois criminal record

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Five things to know about prenuptial agreements in Illinois

If you’re thinking about signing a prenuptial agreement before your upcoming wedding, here are a few things to keep in mind. Don’t wait until the last minute. It may not be a fun thing to talk about, but if you wait too long it’s not going to be any easier. Also, prenups that are signed […]

Five things to know about Illinois wrongful death lawsuits

Each Wednesday, we put together five tips about an area of Illinois law. Today’s tips are about wrongful death lawsuits. There is a statute of limitations for almost every type of lawsuit. This means that there is a strict deadline for filing your case. In Illinois, you generally have two years from the date of […]

Five Illinois workers’ compensation laws people get confused on

Every Wednesday we offer five legal tips on various areas of Illinois law.  We’ve noticed lately that people are commonly confused on a bunch of Illinois work comp situations.  Hopefully we can clear that up. You don’t have to show negligence to win your case.  If you get hurt while performing job duties for you employer during working hours, your […]

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