Evictions In the Time of Covid-19
With unemployment at an all-time high, tenants are unable to pay their rent. However, in the age of Covid, some of the tried and true...
Back to Basics: How to Revive A Judgment
I often tell my clients that a judgment is merely a piece of paper.You may have won the case, but the next step, collection, is actually...
HOT TOPIC: 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KEEP IN MIND WHEN CONTEMPLATING HOME RENOVATIONS
1. Confirm who you are hiring. Are you hiring Joe? You met Joe. But you are likely hiring a corporation called Joe's Cement Company....
Speaking at the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
I was fortunate enough to speak at the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce recently with my partner, Maria Schwartz. We spoke with small...
Refresher in Confessions of Judgment
This article is meant to be a refresher on how you bring a Confession of Judgment action. As any good lawyer will say, you need to start...
Five Reasons to Consider Filing Bankruptcy -
Sometimes people wonder if they should file for bankruptcy or otherwise seek out legal help to deal with their creditors. Over the last...
Can I Recover My Attorneys Fees? Maybe. It Depends.
When I first meet with a client on a new litigation matter, one of their first questions is how much is this going to cost. The second...
Is There a Contract or Isn't There a Contract?
Recently we represented a client who was suing a former customer for payment. The customer wanted the services of the client. The...
You're Incorporated, But Now Act Like A Company
Previously, I spoke at a small business roundtable discussion hosted by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Among the topics I discussed...
Credit Card Problems
I am often asked to speak at high schools to students about to go to college about understanding credit cards. College is a time when...
