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Swati S. Desai
Law Office of Swati S. Desai
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Education
- The John Marshall Law School
- LL.M. (2010) | Taxation
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- Honors: IRS Externship
- Activities: Teaching Assistant
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- Syracuse University College of Law
- J.D. (2005) | Law
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- Honors: Director, Moot Court Honor Society Footnotes Editor, Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce
- Activities: First Place, Fasken Martineau International Moot Court Competition
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- Syracuse University
- M.A. (2005) | Journalism
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- Honors: Capstone Reporter, Utica Observer-Dispatch
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- University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
- B.A. (2001) | Finance
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Professional Experience
- Immigration Writer
- NOLO.com
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- Attorney
- Law Office of Swati S. Desai
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- Attorney
- U.S. Small Business Administration
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Predictive Coding Portends Change in Discovery Practice
- Litigation News
- Prison Is Not a Custodial Environment for Miranda Purposes
- Litigation News
- Circuits Split on Materiality in Securities Class Actions
- Litigation News
- Federal Circuit Cracks Down on Non-Practicing Entities
- Litigation News
- Federal Rule Amendments Coming on December 1
- Litigation News
Speaking Engagements
- Residential Evictions CLE Presenter
- Apex CLE
- CLE Presenter
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Illinois # 6288110
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
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Fees
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Free Consultation
15 minute free consultation. - Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Legal Answers
- Q. Does my landlord have to answer my questions pertaining to our agreement?
- A: You would be better served by taking your questions to an attorney, who is obligated to answer questions in your best interest, rather than asking a landlord who does not wish to provide answers.
- Q. I rented 2-br appartment by myself and now would like to add 1 roommate, but my landlord does not want to hear about it
- A: Whether you can do it or not depends on the language in your lease. Take it to an attorney for a professional review.
- Q. Are Emails and text exchange allowable as evidence in small claims court.
- A: Yes, emails (and text messages) are allowed as evidence in small claims court.
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