Practice Areas

This program presents the latest developments in Medicaid Compliant Annuity (MCA) planning. It covers best practices for structuring annuities to meet Medicaid eligibility requirements, recent regulatory and policy updates, common compliance pitfalls, and strategic planning considerations.

Coming from a defense perspective, this program begins by explaining how the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution serves as the basis for Motions to Suppress Evidence from Warrantless Searches and Seizures. It then provides a detailed examination of questions that must be answered and the steps to take to file your motion.

This program explores the complex and often misunderstood issue of involuntary discharges from skilled nursing facilities. Designed for legal professionals, advocates, healthcare providers, and families, the session will break down residents’ rights, federal and state regulations, and the legal standards governing transfers and discharges.

Gain practical insight into the evolving risks, delays, and uncertainties affecting tax buyers, municipalities, and property owners. This program examines the sweeping impact of Tyler v. Hennepin County on Illinois tax sale and tax deed practice, including how the Supreme Court’s takings analysis has disrupted long-standing enforcement procedures. It also analyzes the implementation failures of the Tyler Technologies tax system in Cook County and their consequences for tax collection, distribution, and real estate transactions.

This program provides an overview of the problems and difficulties that can arise in real estate transactions, along with potential solutions.

This program provides an introduction and overview of the additional insured endorsement forms and scope of coverage available for construction projects.

For new lawyers and lawyers new to real estate practice, the course provides a selection of tips and guidance on how to improve your workflow and your clients’ experience.

This program begins by defining how construction projects are structured. It then identifies common types of disputes that can arise and other aspects of construction law.

This program provides an introduction and overview of Surety Bonds and how they are used in construction projects.

This program examines milestones in a residential real estate transaction. At each stage it presents best practices and key considerations for both buyer-side and seller-side real estate attorneys.

This program provides a practical grounding in the do’s and don’ts of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate practice, beginning with a clear reality check on what today’s AI tools can—and cannot—do. Examine guidance and expectations issued by the State of Illinois, highlighting ethical and professional responsibility considerations for real estate professionals. Identify where AI can fail in common real estate workflows and learn practical guardrails for using AI responsibly and effectively in a real estate business.

A summary of Illinois case law and Public Access Counselor (PAC) opinions regarding the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). (December 2025)