[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]I resolve a wide range of real estate disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants. For many years I have addressed cases involving residential real estate; commercial real estate; property tax sales; physical structures, such as a homes, warehouses and storefronts; and plots of land. The Nature Of Real Estate Disputes According to the law, when engaging in a real Read More
Sales Representatives Commission Disputes
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]If you are paid on a commission basis in Illinois, or are a company in Illinois which pays its vendors or employees on a commission basis, you need to know about the Illinois Sales Representative Act. The Illinois Sales Representative Act, 820 ILCS 120, is a little known law which states that a principal (see definition below) who fails to pay commission to a sales Read More
Fraud and Related Issues
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] State and federal laws protect consumers against abuse in the purchase of products and services. However, many consumers may not know their rights or may feel powerless in seeking reimbursement or remedy from large corporations. My firm and I stand ready to defend the rights of all consumers. I represent people and businesses in Illinois with individual claims, business Read More
Breach of Oral and Written Contracts
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] Breach of contracts--written or oral (and, often, both) is a common, every day commercial / business issue that nearly any type of business--and individuals--face. Simply put, several elements are necessary to establish / form a contract whether it is oral or written: 1 An offer; An acceptance of the offer; and "Consideration" (that is, usually money or something Read More
Piercing Corporate Veils / Alter Ego – Business Litigation
"Piercing a corporate veil" means an individual can be personally liable in certain situations. Courts apply this equitable remedy to avoid improper use of corporate laws meant to shield innocent shareholders and to promote justice. The doctrine of piercing the corporate veil permits liability to be imposed on individuals for acts of a corporation when two conditions are satisfied: “(1) there is such a unity of Read More
Bankruptcy Fraud – Adversary Proceedings
Bankruptcy fraud is serious. To combat it, an "adversary complaint" is filed to civilly prosecute a debtor who is essentially trying to hide assets, or is not being forthright about a loss of assets. You may have won a judgment against a person who then files bankruptcy or the person owes you money. You "smell a rat" and investigate and discovery that, more likely than not, that person is not telling the truth to Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Is Your Lawyer “Driven” to Pursue Excellence? Second Opinion?
Whether I take on a personal injury matter - accident, nursing home, dog bite, workers compensation or the like - or business matter (plaintiff or defense), there is one thing that NEVER goes missing: pursuit of excellence in representing my client(s). While attorneys cannot ethically guarantee any particular result or that they can win - one way or another - they can promise to work hard, with "drive", with Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Fraud 101
Fraud is a serious allegation. It is serious to prosecute. It is serious to defend. Illinois law (and Federal law for that matter) require stricter pleading to make out a case or the fraud count(s) will be dismissed. This stricter pleading is sometimes referred to as "heightened pleading" or "pleading with specificity". Illinois law is clear: “[t]o plead a legally sufficient common law fraud claim, a plaintiff must Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Commercial Litigation Basics aka Strategy
Business or commercial litigation of any sort requires planning a.k.a. strategy. Whether the situation involves plaintiff or defense posture (or both), careful thought and exploration of the myriad of issues is an absolute must. Lawyers are required to reasonably investigate a matter before filing a new case - or perform some "due diligence". Same is required when answering or taking on a new defense matter. Review Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury & Business Litigation – Will Your Lawyer Fight Every Inch of the Way?
Multiple "levels" of rules exist in law - from the Constitution all the way down to administrative rules and then the cases interpreting all of them. Skilled and experienced lawyers know how to employ them on your behalf - or in your defense every inch of the way throughout your case if necessary and possible. Is your lawyer doing that? In fact, I often file motions when Defense Attorneys seem to want to start to Read More
