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Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- LL.M. (2001) | Tax
- Honors: With High Honors
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- Harvard Law School
- J.D. (1991) | Law
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- University of Chicago
- B.A. (1988)
- Honors: With Honors, Phi Beta Kappa
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Professional Experience
- The Clinton Law Firm
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Does Rule 41(d) Authorize An Award Of Attorney's Fees?
- St. John's Law Review
- Federal Regulation of Securities
- IICLE, Illinois Business Law Series: Vol. III: Miscellaneous Operating Issues, 2008 Supplement
- State Regulation of Securities
- IICLE, Illinois Business Law Series: Vol. III: Miscellaneous Operating Issues, 2008 Supplement
Speaking Engagements
- Liability Issues For Estate Sales Agents
- Avoiding Malpractice In Family Law Matters
- Managing Liability Through Contract Provisions
- Avoiding Legal Malpractice in Litigation
Awards
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 10.0 Rating
- Justia Inc
Professional Associations
- Chicago Bar Association
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- Economic Club of Chicago
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- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- Litigation Section
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- Trial Practice Committee
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- Pretrial Practice Committee
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- Discovery Committee
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
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- 7th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Legal Malpractice
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. When there is a civil issue regarding an issue where multiple states are involved, where do I go to get a lawyer?
- A: You should hire a lawyer in the state where the charges are pending. It may be possible to hire a lawyer from another state, but you are best off with a local lawyer familiar with the state's rules where the charges are pending. Hire a lawyer licensed to practice in the state where the ethics board is located.
- Q. When will my deadline start for me to file a legal malpractice lawsuit against a former lawyer?
- A: Hi, your question comes up very often. The first to do is to focus on winning the post-conviction petition. Many states have a rule that the plaintiff (former prisoner) has to establish actual innocence before filing a lawsuit. So, I would focus on that requirement before worrying about a malpractice case. In Illinois, once you were found innocent you would have two years to file a case against the lawyer for malpractice.
- Q. I had a mild heart attack brought on by a proposed eviction supported the succession attorney hired by sister. recourse?
- A: I am sorry you had a heart attack, but the heart attack was not caused by the eviction or the attorney so, no, you can't sue them.
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