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May 27, 2019

We have a lot of people who ask us for help with a case that is for a relatively small dollar amount. Do not get us wrong, if someone owes you $2,000 that is real money.

May 27, 2019

When you answer the door and there is a sheriff with a badge and a gun handing you court papers, it can be pretty intimidating particularly if this is the first time you or your company has been sued.

May 23, 2019

Divorce is never fun and often the couple who is separating feels like they are losing a lot, but… who gets to keep the flat screen? The cars? The home?

May 23, 2019

It happened. I got the notice to serve on a jury. If you ever received a jury summons, you probably had either of these two reactions: (1) yay, I get to do something other than my normal job and get paid, or (2) this is going to be extremely inconvenient and costly.

May 23, 2019

A Confession of Judgment (f/k/a cognovit) is a legal term that refers to a clause in a contract that a party agrees that in the event of a default, the defaulting party agrees to the entry of judgment, without notice or a trial.

May 23, 2019

When someone is owed money and they are unable to collect it, the first option that comes to mind is to sue the debtor. However, one should always analyze whether filing suit is the right option given the situation at hand.

May 23, 2019

Whether we are cognizant of it or not, money is worth more today and than it is tomorrow. This is the time value of money and is a method that Illinois lawyers can increase value on a breach of contract claim for their clients.

May 23, 2019

So you have a judgment. Now what? In Illinois, you can start collecting on your judgment right after the Judge enters a judgment order and tells you how much money the person you sued (aka the defendant or judgment debtor) owes you.

May 23, 2019

The purchase of a new water vessel, such as a boat, pontoon, sailboat, or jet ski is as exciting as it sounds, but can be a big financial undertaking (if your reading this, you probably already know that).

May 23, 2019

Among the many worries those starting a business in Illinois have, one is finding the right lawyer to help you succeed in the business venture you are undertaking.