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Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: November 14, 2008 When did we decide that the federal government, and our tax money, is the solution to all problems regardless of their cause? Washington is frantically trying to spend our money to save certain financial institutions. Of course only a chosen […]

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: October 31, 2008 On Tuesday, every ballot distributed here in Lake County will have at least one tax increase referendum on it. I encourage a No vote regardless of the taxing district involved or the reasons given for the proposed increase. To me,

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: October 14, 2008 One of the questions on our November 4th ballots will be whether Illinois should hold another constitutional convention. Such a convention would allow for modifications to the current constitution or the drafting of an entirely new document. I feel that

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: October 3, 2008 In the current down market, opportunists seeking to prey on those who are struggling with their mortgage obligations are rampant. In all too many cases, a homeowner’s first contact with legal counsel comes too late to prevent some or all

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: September 12, 2008 Practicing law can be very time consuming and stressful. It is important that everyone remember to take some time to relax and enjoy their lives. If you are a fellow fan of Chicago sports, finding some diversions these days ought

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: August 21, 2008 Instead of costly, time consuming litigation, clients should consider methods of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. Mediation is a process where a third-party neutral facilitates the negotiations of two or more parties in achieving a mutually acceptable agreement. Participation

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: August 11, 2008 The Illinois Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act exists to protect local government units and public employees from liability for many acts arising from the operation of government. In general, there is no liability for negligent acts or

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: August 1, 2008 If you or your business have sustained personal injury, property damage or other loss as the result of the negligent or wrongful acts of another party, you may choose to pursue a claim for compensation. The reality is that in

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: July 22, 2008 The news lately has been filled with stories of government bailouts of private banks and government sponsored mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Rarely do they mention that it is the taxpayer, i.e you and me, who are footing

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: July 16, 2008 Child custody refers to who has the right to make decisions about the child regarding such things as education, religion, medical issues, and discipline as well as where the child will live. With sole custody, one parent has legal and