[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Did you know that around 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year? Mesothelioma is a fatal form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Many of those affected by the disease are blue collar workers, who are at risk for coming into contact with asbestos on the job. Some of these occupations include: Construction Workers: It is not uncommon for Read More
Questions To Ask When Choosing A Chicago Mesothelioma Attorney
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When trying to determine which Chicago Mesothelioma Attorney to choose for your case, there are many questions you have to take into account. The initial mesothelioma attorney–client consultation should be informative. As a client, you have a right to ask frank questions such as: How many asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts has the firm itself won? How often do the firm's Read More
Post-Traumatic Syringomyelia and Syrinx – Misdiagnosed or Dismissed by a Doctor?
Post-Traumatic Syringomyelia and Syrinx Syringomyelia is a disorder of the spinal cord that occurs when Syrinx, cysts within the spinal cord or brainstem, form as a result of trauma, meningitis, hemorrhage, a tumor, or arachnoiditis. Syringomyelia can be diagnosed in the beginning stages using an MRI. Syrinxes (the dark area in the center of the spinal cord, which is a lighter grey, shown at right) form when the Read More
Misdiagnosed with Syringomyelia and Syrinx – Read Their Stories
They sought help from doctors they trusted only to find out they were misdiagnosed and as a result are now severely disabled, knowing they will lose their lives to this disease. Misdiagnosed with Syringomyelia and Syrinx Read their stories Read More
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a tumor that forms in the lining of your lungs, heart, stomach and other organs. Exposure to asbestos causes malignant mesothelioma (cancer). Malignant mesothelioma can go undetected for years making it harder to treat in advanced stages. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that most often occurs in the thin membrane lining of the lungs, chest, abdomen, and (rarely) heart. Virtually all cases of Read More
Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma – Are you at Risk?
If you have worked in an environment that exposed you to asbestos on a regular basis, both you and your family are at risk of developing Mesothelioma. Why your family? Because the clothing you wore to work and the hair on your head and body carried the asbestos back to your loved ones at home, exposing them to the same dangers. If you worked at any of a number of Illinois "job-sites" that used asbestos, you are at Read More
Bankruptcy Litigation
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] 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 within a Read More
Estate & Probate Litigation
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]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 gets resolved as quickly Read More
Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text] 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 management challenges and Read More
Real Estate Disputes
[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
