If you have debts that are significantly past due, you likely have or will at some point interact with debt buyers. Many of our clients are unaware of what debt buyers are and that the process for defending a debt buyer case is different from that of an original creditor or collection agency. If you […]

When selling a home in Illinois it is important for sellers to familiarize themselves with the disclosures required under the Illinois Real Property Disclosure Act. In addition to imposing obligations on sellers, the Act grants buyers powerful rights to go after sellers for improper disclosures. What is the Illinois Real Property Disclosure Act? The Illinois […]

A new Harvard University study highlights what many Chicago residents know all too well, there is a lack of affordable housing for seniors. While the lack of affordable housing for seniors is a nationwide crisis, the issue is particularly prevalent in Chicago. The study uses the term “cost-burdened” to describe those that pay more than […]

An Experienced Collection Lawsuit Defense Lawyer Discusses Important Consumer Rights with Respect to Debt Collection and Reporting Practices If one of your creditors is attempting to collect a debt from you it is important to consult with a collection lawsuit defense lawyer to advise you of important rights that you have. The Fair Debt Collection […]

We are often asked by our clients if it is possible to cancel a real estate contract. It’s a question that neither party, buyer or seller, anticipates having to consider. Yet, it is not uncommon for parties to get out of a real estate contract. In fact, some 4% of sales fall through each year. […]

In this article we discuss our top 10 real estate attorney tips for selling a home. Selling a home can be a highly stressful and confusing process. Sellers are often in the midst of a major transition, attempting to time the sale of their home with the purchase of a new one. An accepted offer […]

A perfect economic storm has been brewing for quite some time for a certain segment of our population: the senior class. As it turns out, since 1991, that storm has precipitated a 204% increase in bankruptcy filings among Americans between the ages of 65 to 74. Yes, that’s right, a 204% increase in filings in […]

You may have been told at some point that you need estate planning. That term is thrown around a lot, but many people do not know exactly what it means.  So what is estate planning? Estate planning is the process of creating legal documents to direct the distribution of your assets upon your death. Estate […]