You got served.... A sheriff shows up at your house and hands you a stack of papers...I know what you're thinking, "how could this be happening?" This could mean that you got served with a lawsuit. Contact an attorney immediately. In...
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It's selling season! I get tons of questions from people selling their homes, and here are the three most common questions with answers: 1. Why do I have to pay for title insurance? Title insurance protects your buyer from any...
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Deciding on a legal structure for your business is a critical first step. Here are the most common structures and some details about each to help you decide. 1. Sole Proprietorship: A sole proprietorship is, essentially, a one-person operation without...
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Buying season is here! Here are the four questions I get most often from people buying a new home: When should I involve my lawyer? As soon as possible. Under the standard Illinois realtor contracts, there is an "attorney review"...
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1. Contracts are breached all the time. If you need to breach a contract, there are certain steps you may need to take to break it the “right” way to minimize possible consequences. 2. You may have a contract and...
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A mechanic’s lien gives contractors the right to foreclose on and sell property if they do not get paid for performing work. The statute is quite complicated with lots of technical steps to make sure the lien is secured...
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While there are laws in place for your protection, for the most part you and your landlord set your OWN terms of agreement in a commercial deal. Most of the traditional tenant protections are in place for residential leases only....
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Love is in the air; thinking about buying a place with your lover? Read these 5 things you should know before you take the plunge: 1. The process begins with a real estate attorney that can work with you and your...
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As a Chicago attorney, I get a lot of questions about the best way to hold title to commercial property; we will go through your options and together figure out the best solution for your (and your business’s) unique situation. Should...
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Hi all! I am here to help you better understand Title Insurance, its uses, and why it is a necessary part of any real estate transaction. Title Insurance guarantees that the purchaser of the property is getting clean title to...
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