Calling all government attorneysJanuary 2001The ISBA's Standing Committee on Government Lawyers wants to include you in its constituency. Historically, neither the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission nor the Illinois State Bar Association has maintained data with respect to those attorneys engaged in government practice.
Domestic Violence Clinic Sponsors Advocate Training ProgramDecember 2001On July 13, 2001, the Domestic Violence Clinic at the Southern Illinois University School of Law, in conjunction with the Young Lawyers Division of the Illinois State Bar Association, sponsored a domestic violence advocate training seminar at the law school in Carbondale, Illinois.
How will certification affect young lawyers?By Anthony J. JacobJanuary 2001Your ISBA is currently considering whether to implement a certification program for estate planning, trust and probate lawyers.
Important eavesdropping updateBy Celia G. GamrathApril 2001In the last issue of the YLD Newsletter, we published an article titled "The Law on Eavesdropping."
Marty Castro Creates Footsteps Worth FollowingBy Javier ZamoraDecember 2001As a successful attorney, leader, and inspiration to young and seasoned lawyers alike, Martin R. Castro ("Marty") has had an appreciable impact on others and his community.
The medical malpractice health professional’s reportBy Laura CaldwellJanuary 2001Section 2-622 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure provides that the plaintiff's attorney in any medical malpractice action must attach to her complaint both an affidavit certifying that she consulted with a qualified health care professional who believes there is a reasonable and meritorious cause for the filing of the case and a copy of that health professional's written report setting forth the reasons for his determination. 735 ILCS 5/2-622 (West 1999).
Motions for continuance: grounds and factorsBy Lawrence W. TerrellDecember 2001A continuance is defined as an adjournment by order of court of a cause from one day to another or from one hour to another.
Opening your own law practiceBy Kimberly J. AndersonApril 2001I opened up my own practice in October. I went through a myriad of emotions, from the cold night sweats to the exhilaration of having my own practice.
Post-decree matters: “I’m dead, and I don’t know what to do”By Kimberly J. AndersonApril 2001These words were spoken to volunteer Janice Boback at the Daley Center when she worked at the Post-Decree Help Desk sponsored by the Chicago Bar Foundation a couple of weeks ago.
Risk Management Techniques in the Prevention of MalpracticeBy Lisa M. SommerDecember 2001Lawyers can increase the quality of the legal services they provide and at the same time reduce the risk of possible claims brought against them by following some basic legal and ethical principles.
Rule 213—disclosure of opinion testimonyBy Eric LongJanuary 2001Since 1996, attorneys have been lulled into a belief that Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213(g) would alleviate the problems with pretrial disclosure of expert witnesses.
