In addition to fraud claims that we have previously discussed, perhaps the most common type of commercial dispute that leads to litigation fall under the vast heading of breach of contract claim cases. As you can probably imagine, the areas covered under this area of the law are as vast and expansive as the subject…
Will your lawyer actually take that step to file a lawsuit if necessary? Or will your attorney do what I call “short settle” and never step foot in court? There are times to settle outside of Court and before ever filing suit – and often. However, I see too many lawyers taking the first offer or what I…
We have probably all experienced some sort of pain – physically, emotionally and what can easily be called “pain” from a business or personal perspective when money is lost in a business deal. We can call this “business pain” or “business damages”. Obviously, real, physical and emotional (or mental) pain cannot literally be “equated” with…
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.…
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…
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: An offer; An acceptance of the offer; and “Consideration” (that is, usually money…
When I take on a personal injury matter – car accident, nursing home, dog bite, workers compensation or the like – 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 –…
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…