Bankruptcy is not generally considered a matter for litigation even though lawyers handle bankruptcies in court. A bankruptcy case, however, can require litigation if there are lawsuits pertaining to the case. While lawsuits are not typically a part of bankruptcy proceedings, they are far from rare. Types of Bankruptcy Litigation A lawsuit that is filed…
I am experienced at Illinois estate and probate litigation and can represent clients in court and help to resolve the complicated issues pertaining to asset mismanagement, contested estates, disputes between the heirs of the deceased, legal challenges with the executor of the estate, and other disputes. Our goal is to make sure that the dispute…
Businesses with two or more owners inevitably run into disagreements about how to operate the company. Some of these disagreements are minor, while others may impact the overall direction of the organization. Most partnership and shareholder disputes can be resolved between the owners, but when the parties are at a standstill, it can lead to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We talk quite often about the importance of keeping yourself informed and making a thorough decision when considering a nursing home facility for your loved one. It’s certainly true that there’s no hard and fast “rules” to abide by, and unfortunately, there’s no “owner’s manual” for what questions to ask and what criteria to use,…
Our elderly population is clearly growing which directly correlates to more of our loved ones in nursing homes or similar facilities. Often an elderly person – our loved ones – are like children who need care and help with the most basic daily living activities: bathing, dressing, and using a restroom. Being older brings something…
“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…