Practices

Commercial Debt Collection and Enforcement of Judgments
Negotiation and Documentation for Secured Credit and Leasing Relationships
Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) Sales
Asset Acquisitions, Recoveries, and Dispositions
Chapter 7, 11, 13 and 15 Bankruptcy Cases
Loan Workouts and Restructurings, including Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
Preference, Fraudulent Transfer, and Ponzi Scheme Issues
Foreclosures and Evictions
Transactions involving Financially Distressed Companies
Mediation and Arbitration Hearings

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Internet Law Issues
FTC Compliance
COPPA Compliance
HIPAA Compliance
Privacy Policies
Terms of Use
Data Breach Litigation
Trade Secrets Litigation
BIPA Litigation
Regulatory Enforcement Defense
Consumer Privacy Class Action Defense
Employee Data and Workplace Privacy Litigation
Third-Party Vendor and Data Processing Disputes

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Discrimination, Harassment, and Hostile Work Environment Claims
Wage, Hour, and Overtime Claims
Workplace Safety Compliance
Disability, Leave, and Health Management
Preventative Practices and Employment Policy Counseling
Employment, Severance and Restrictive Covenant Agreement Drafting and Consultation

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Artist Representation in Music, Film, Theatre, Literary and Television Industries
Intellectual Property Protection, Licensing, Publishing and Distribution
New Media and Digital Entertainment
Merchandising, Royalty, Touring, and Sponsorship Agreements
Advertising Injury, Rights of Publicity and Privacy
Television and Independent Film Collaboration and Production Agreements

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Federal and State Environmental Litigation
- Defense of regulatory and statutory violations
- Permit appeals and compliance
CERCLA/Superfund, RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Other Federal and State Environmental Statutes
Contaminated Property Disputes, Sales, and Purchases
Groundwater and Drinking Water Contamination
Illinois Landfill Sitings (Section 39.2)
Regulatory Compliance and Permitting
Underground Storage Tanks

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Representation of Equipment Lessors
Replevins and Repossession
Defense of Preference Actions

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Dissolution of Marriage Proceedings and Parentage Actions
Custody, Visitation and Removal Disputes
Spousal Support (Alimony) and Child Support
Property Allocation, Division and Asset Tracing
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Post Decree Actions
Appeals

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Construction performance and payment bond claims and litigation
Probate bonds
Mortgage broker bonds
Notary bond claims
Enforcement of general agreements of indemnity

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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims
Property Damage Claims
Damages and Valuation Consulting
Emergency Response Team
Product Liability Defense (Fire-Causing Products)
Premises Liability and Property Damage Defense
Subrogation and Third-Party Liability Claims
Utility and Contractor Negligence Defense
Fire Code and Regulatory Violation Defense

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General Tort and Insurance Defense Litigation
Multi-District Litigation and Mass Tort Coordination
Risk Management and Coordination

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GL, E&O, D&O, Professional, Inland and Ocean Marine
First Party Property
Personal and Commercial Auto
Excess, Umbrella and Reinsurance Lines
Monitoring Litigation for Excess Carriers and Legal Fee Audits
Bad Faith and Extra Contractual Claim Defense
First-Party Property Claims Defense
Third-Party Liability Defense
Subrogation and Recovery Actions

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Trademarks, Trade Dress, and Unfair Practices Litigation, Prosecution and Transactions
Copyright Litigation, Prosecution and Transactions
Patent Litigation and Transactions
Trade Secrets Litigation and Counseling
Intellectual Property Insurance Analysis and Opinions

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Defense of attorneys in legal malpractice actions
Defense of attorneys in other claims, including libel, slander, breach of contract, conversion, RICO, civil conspiracy, tortious interference with prospective business relations
Defense of attorneys in matters before the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
Ethics opinions
Fee disputes with clients
Fee disputes among attorneys

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Tort Litigation including Personal injury and Wrongful Death
Commercial and Business Disputes
Real Estate and Probate Matters
Professional Liability Matters

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Physician and Other Healthcare Professionals Defense
Hospital, Medical Group and Other Institutional Defense
Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities Defense

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OSHA Public Sector Safety and Health Fundamentals Certified
Construction
General Industry
Audit, Planning and Training to Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Represent Clients: Informal and Formal OSHA Hearings
OSHA Compliance Defense
Workplace Accident and Injury Litigation
OSHA Whistleblower Claims Defense
OSHA Inspection and Investigation Representation
Appeal of OSHA Citations and Penalties

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Product Liability Claims
Food and Drug Law
FTC and Regulatory Counseling
Regulation of Drug Pricing and Marketing
Licensing/Intellectual Property Transactions

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Automotive, Aviation, Heavy Truck, Transportation
Consumer, Recreational, Power Tools, and Children’s Products
Construction and Industrial Equipment
Food and Beverage Contamination, Food Safety
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Outdoor and Hunting Products, Firearms and Ammunition
Online Products, Markets and Videogames
Mass Tort and Toxic Tort
Breach of Warranty
Multi-District Litigation, Recurrent Litigation/Risk Management, Punitive Damages
Recalls and Warnings Consulting, Liability Audits and Safety Review

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Legal Malpractice
Disciplinary and Licensing Assistance
Accounting and Financial Institution Liability
E&O, Director and Officer, C-Suite Liability
Architect, Engineer, Contractor Liability
Insurance and Broker Liability

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Representation of professionals in administrative licensure proceedings
Professional licensure assistance
Disciplinary allegations and investigations,

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Landlord/Tenant Disputes including Evictions and CAM Disputes
Zoning, Development and Land Use, Easement Disputes
Foreclosures, Forbearance Agreements, Workouts
Condominium Litigation and Mechanics Liens
Title and Boundary Disputes
Real Estate Foreclosure Defense
Land Use and Zoning Litigation
Real Estate Transactions and Due Diligence
Operating Agreement Disputes Involving Commercial Real Estate

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Asbestos, Silica, Benzene, Mold and Lead
Diacetyl/Butter Flavoring
Radiation and Chlorine
PCB’s, BETX, MEK, MTBE, CO
Talc Powder

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Wills
Living trusts
Irrevocable trusts (insurance trusts)
Powers of attorney for property
Powers of attorney for healthcare
Estate and trust administration
Petitions for approval of guardian

Admiralty, Maritime & Transportation

Appellate Practice

Asbestos Litigation

Aviation Litigation

Cannabis Law

Civil Rights and Governmental Liability

Class Action Defense

Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes

Construction

Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy

Data Protection and Information Privacy

Employment Litigation & Counseling

Entertainment and Media Law

Environmental Law

Equipment Leasing

Family Law

Fidelity & Surety Bond Claims

Fire and Explosion Litigation

General Trial Practice

Insurance Coverage

Intellectual Property Litigation & Transactional Services

Lawyers Liability

Mediation Practice

Medical Negligence and Healthcare

Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA)

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device

Product Liability

Professional Liability

Professional Licensing

Real Estate Litigation and Transactional Services

Toxic Tort Litigation

Wills, Trusts and Estates