Elements of Illinois Law: Bankruptcy and Collections 2023 Edition
This guide provides an extensive overview of bankruptcy and collections, explores the Bankruptcy Code, explains thoroughly Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies, and examines other specific bankruptcy issues such as filing procedures, methods for collecting and obtaining monies owed (before and during bankruptcy proceedings or during the collection process), and gaining favorable judgments. Experienced practitioners provide discussions of caselaw and best-practice guidance. Chapter 2 includes an appendix of over 45 sample forms.
Authors:
Chapter 1 — Representing Clients in Bankruptcy Cases
Carolina Y. Sales, Bauch & Michaels LLC, Chicago
Chapter 2 — Collections
William J. Factor, Law Office of William J. Factor, Ltd., Chicago
Elements of Illinois Law: Criminal Law 2023 Edition
This entry in the ELEMENTS OF ILLINOIS LAW series gives both seasoned and new attorneys fundamental guidance in defending clients in felony and misdemeanor cases in the Illinois courts. The authors provide observations from their own experiences in an especially challenging but rewarding area of the law, but the handbook is not intended to serve as a detailed or extensive guide for defending in a criminal prosecution.
Authors:
Raymond D. Pijon, Law Office of Raymond D. Pijon, Chicago
Nicole E. Pijon, Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender, Chicago
Elements of Illinois Law: Domestic Relations and Juvenile Law 2023 Edition
This reference guide provides a broad overview suitable for seasoned and new attorneys, legal assistants, and law clerks. Drawing on the experience and expertise of practicing attorneys, this publication offers clear, concise, and current information, best-practice tips, and relevant advice as well as statutory and caselaw references and forms.
Authors:
Chapter 1 — Domestic Relations
Emily J. Rapp, McSwain, Nagle, Giese & Rapp PC, Wheaton
Chapter 2 — Juvenile Law
Nrupa A. Patel, Bolen, Robinson & Ellis, LLP, Decatur
Elements of Illinois Law: Environmental Law 2023 Edition
An environmental issue may arise when a practitioner least expects it. This publication serves as a handy reference tool for seasoned attorneys and a useful research foundation for new attorneys, legal assistants, and law clerks. It provides an overview of commonly encountered issues and serves as a starting point for addressing environmental issues such as those facing business start-ups, transactions by an established business, newly developed problems for ongoing operations, or regulation enforcement situations.
Authors:
Kristen C. Laughridge Gale, Jennifer T. Nijman, and Drew Nishioka, Nijman Franzetti LLP, Chicago
Elements of Illinois Law: Estate Planning and Probate Administration 2023 Edition
This reference guide provides a broad overview suitable for seasoned and new attorneys, legal assistants, and law clerks working in the estate administration field. Drawing on the experience and expertise of practicing attorneys, this publication offers clear, concise, and current information, best-practice tips, and relevant advice for attorneys looking to help their clients with any and all estate plans.
Authors:
Chapter 1 — Estate Planning
Patricia A. Hoke, Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLP, Carbondale
Chapter 2 — Probate administration
Joel A. Schoenmeyer and Valli Gupta, BMO Wealth Management, Santa Monica, CA
Elements of Illinois Law: Organizing and Advising a Small Business 2023 Edition
Advising entrepreneurs and small business owners on the formation and operation of their business ventures can be an exciting and challenging job for the corporate attorney. This handbook focuses on small businesses as it guides the practitioner through the basic legal issues that should be discussed with a client seeking to organize and operate a business entity. Drawing on the experience and expertise of practicing attorneys, this publication offers clear, concise, and current information, best-practice tips, and relevant advice as well as statutory and caselaw references and forms.
Authors:
Todd M. Young and Connie M. Mayer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago
Elements of Illinois Law: Practicing Ethically 2023 Edition
All attorneys are held to strict ethical standards and must be familiar with the Rules of Professional Conduct, know how to structure office procedures and systems to minimize potential ethical problems, and recognize the ethical issues that may arise in their practice. This handbook, authored by Mary F. Andreoni, Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Senior Ethics Education Counsel, will help you fulfill your ethical duties and meet the highest standards of the legal profession. It covers managing the attorney-client relationship, including effective communication, fee and billing issues, and potential conflicts; attorney registration and MCLE requirements; and the ARDC investigation and disciplinary process. Also included is a lengthy appendix, which provides sample record-keeping account forms for client trust accounts, Internet resources, caselaw, Ethics Advisory Opinions, and applicable excerpts from the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Author:
Mary F. Andreoni, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Elements of Illinois Law: Real Estate Practice 2023 Edition
Purchasing a new home, even in its simplest terms, is not a simple process. A prospective buyer would do well to enlist the services of a lawyer, especially one versed in real estate law. This handbook gives practitioners a foundational overview of real estate law, specifically with regards to single-family homes, and discusses the Illinois Real Estate License Act. Also provided are forms intended to simplify and expedite the paperwork side of the home-buying process.
Author:
Genevieve M. Daniels, Genevieve M. Daniels, P.C., Highland Park and Chicago
Elements of Illinois Law: Workers' Compensation 2023 Edition
This essential reference tool provides a basic summary of the law and procedures related to workers’ compensation claims. It is geared toward seasoned and new attorneys, legal assistants, and law clerks. This guide offers best-practice guidance on how to avoid the major pitfalls commonly encountered by the an injured employee’s counsel and covers topics such as the anatomy of a claim and what claims can be levied against an employer.
Author:
Brian T. McGovern, Hanagan & McGovern PC, Mount Vernon
