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We turn down more cases that we accept. It’s usually because the case is so small that it wouldn’t justify the time that we’d need to spend. We’d rather help clients that really need us due to major problems. The other big reason we turn down a case is if we don’t think there […]
A common call for us to receive is from someone who has custody of a child and is married to someone who is not the parent of the child by blood, but is a parent in the fact that they love them, take care of them, provide for them, etc. So the birth parent wants […]
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 […]
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 […]
A few months ago, a caller contacted us looking for a referral to a Chicago legal malpractice lawyer. The gist of the case is that the family hired a personal injury attorney who settled a case, but did not pay the settlement money to the right person. So we talked to the caller and connected […]
Collecting a debt can be frustrating when the person who owes you won’t even respond, let alone pay you back. If you own a small business, collecting can be essential to keeping your doors open. There are different ways an attorney can help you get the money you’re owed. They might start by trying what […]
The first thing to do after any injury is to get the medical attention you need. Your health is most important. If your injury is serious or permanent, the next thing to do is talk to a personal injury attorney about suing the transportation agency in order to get compensated for your injury, including medical […]
There are several ways in which an investor might become the victim of illegal broker activity. It can be easy to invest your money with a professional and then pay little attention to the details as the months and years go by, but unfortunately there are brokers who take advantage of their clients and put […]
If you have done the work, then you have earned your pay. It’s yours and you have a right to go after it. Many people aren’t sure how to do that, however. There are a couple of options, and our recommendations vary depending on your situation. We’re talking about unpaid regular wages, when your paycheck […]
The law against drunk driving is a bit broader than you might think. It doesn’t outlaw just driving while intoxicated but also being in physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated. If you are sitting in the driver’s seat with the keys, you are considered in control, even if the car is turned off. You […]
When your child is on the school bus, they should be protected as if they’re still in the classroom. This means that they should be supervised and managed so that no one gets hurt. If the school or bus personnel fail to do this and a child gets hurt, a parent can file a lawsuit […]
A girl’s father is suing the Chicago Board of Education claiming that his daughter’s teacher didn’t do enough to prevent her rape that occurred last spring. The lawsuit says that her teacher noticed her leaving school property with a stranger at the start of the school day, and was suspicious enough to take several pictures […]
A high-low agreement is a form of settlement, made before or during trial, in which both sides agree to high and low limits as to what the case will be worth. The parties are agreeing to put limits on the jury verdict. In a high-low agreement, each side has the chance to minimize their risk. […]
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 […]
A reader asks: I am looking for a Chicago lawyer to help me get a commission of more than $10,000 that my employer owes me from some sales I have made. They say I won’t get it because I took a new job and their company policy is that you have to be employed at […]
So imagine that you’ve had a driver’s license in Texas or Georgia or Oregon or some place like that for the last 20 years and you go to renew that license which you’ve had for 20 years and they tell you that your license is suspended. You are confused because you haven’t had as much […]
I don’t know of very many people that enjoy having to go to court and testify. In fact, the only people who really like it are expert witnesses who get paid for their time being there. Otherwise almost every witness, plaintiff or defendant I’ve ever met would rather be somewhere else. That said, if you […]
The common father-son relationship is that a husband gets his wife pregnant and they raise a child together. Of course every life is different and not every relationship is common. Often times a woman will get pregnant and not know the father or the birth father will be completely absent. Sometimes those moms raise kids […]
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 […]
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 […]