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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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