Breach of Contract
Be Careful What You Write In Emails.
Be careful what you write in emails – your opponent might read them someday.
Real Estate
Breach of Contract
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Attempt to Avoid Federal Court in Class Action.
In Standard Fire Insurance v. Knowles, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a plaintiff in a proposed class action cannot avoid federal jurisdiction by promising to seek less than $5 million in damages.
Accidents / Personal Injury
Lawsuit in DuPage or Cook County Court? Experience Matters.
If you have been sued in a civil or business lawsuit in DuPage County, our experienced attorneys can guide you through the court and litigation process. Our attorneys have the trial experience necessary to effectively […]
Business / Civil Litigation
Beware of Filing False U.C.C. Statements – New Illinois Law.
Does your business file UCC financing statements? If so, then you should know about the newest amendment to the Illinois Uniform Commercial Code. When properly executed, a financing statement secures a creditor’s interest in a […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
Homeowner Associations May Stop And Detain Their Members.
Tired of your homeowner association? Then I have bad news…the Illinois Supreme Court just ruled that homeowner associations have the right to stop and detain you for violating association rules. In Poris v. Lake Holiday […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
Lawsuits Related to the Construction of Improvements to Real Property Are Barred by Illinois Ten Year Statute of Repose.
Under Illinois law, a lawsuit related to the “construction of improvements to real property,” must be filed within 10 years of when construction of the improvement is complete. Lawrence and Rochella Schott filed a lawsuit […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
DuPage County Attorneys Serving Business Owners and Individuals.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2011 estimated population of DuPage County, Illinois was over 923,000, and it was home in 2010 to over 33,000 private businesses, including some of the largest in Illinois. […]
Business / Civil Litigation
The Importance of Reporting Claims To Your Insurer.
A recent case from the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals highlights the importance of notifying your insurance carrier before trying to settle any dispute. In West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. v. Arbor Homes, LLC, […]
Business / Civil Litigation
Deutsche Bank Foreclosure Lawsuit Dismissed Based on Lack of Standing.
If a bank does not have its ducks in a row when it files a foreclosure lawsuit, the homeowner may be able to keep his/her home . . . at least for a while longer. […]
Accidents / Personal Injury
Tell Your Lawyer “Thank You”? Yes, and Everyone Else Too!
A few days ago, I received a very touching, personal thank you note from a firm client and close friend. To say the note made me feel good is an understatement. You can read it here: Thank You […]