Presidents of the Putnam County and Bureau County Bar Associations met recently to discuss the licensed practice of the profession of law. Roger C. Bolin, Putnam County Bar President, and Richard C. Fiocchi, Bureau County Bar President, have each been conducting the licensed practice of law for 40 year. They used this occasion to discuss advocating the positions of their clients. Attorneys listen to the client's problem, and analyze the legal options based on experience applying guiding legal principles. This "client counseling" is a large part of the profession, which is so much more than just filling out forms, which are often picked up incorrectly off the internet. Knowing what, and when forms may be needed, and the effects of those drafted documents, is part of the skill applied.
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November 22, 2019 |
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November 22, 2019 |
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The Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation has elected Mark Karno to its Board of Directors. Karno has been involved in the fraternity for many years and continues to be an active members of the foundation.
The AEPi Foundation promotes the values of Alpha Epsilon Pi through leadership development, partnerships with educational and Jewish communal organizations and provisions of scholarships, financial support and programming for the betterment of AEPi brothers, their campuses and their community.
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November 19, 2019 |
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By Neil Hartigan, former Illinois Attorney General
For the last 60 years I’ve been involved in public life, I’ve known many talented people who’ve made important contributions, but only a few are exceptional people. One of those is Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke, who as an elected justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois has just been chosen by her fellow justices as the new chief justice. She’s the perfect choice.
The role of the chief justice is a multifaceted one. She will lead the court in deciding the law on the most and important questions confronting our state. The judicial record and reputation are important. Fortunately, Justice Burke’s 30-year record of judicial experience is outstanding.2 comments (Most recent November 22, 2019) -
November 18, 2019 |
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Attorney Jennifer Maloney has joined the St. Louis office of Baker Sterchi.
An active member of the St. Clair County Bar Association, Maloney is currently serving as president after having previously served as first vice president and secretary, and as a member of the Board of Directors. She is also a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, East St. Louis Bar Association, Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, Illinois State Bar Association and Missouri Bar.
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November 15, 2019 |
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Dr. Ernest W. Beutel, our partner and our friend, left us on November 8, 2019, for his Eternal Rest. A founding member of our firm, Ernie, as he was known by many, always considered our clients our patients, as he was guided by an unrelenting motivation to help people and to cure the infirm, as he had in his long and distinguished career as a physician and cardiothoracic surgeon, prior to his career in Law.
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November 14, 2019 |
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Freeborn & Peters LLP has announced that Hannah D. Vanderlaan has joined the firm’s Chicago office as an associate in the Litigation and Environment and Energy Law practice groups.
Vanderlaan focuses her practice primarily on environmental-based litigation and regulatory counseling.
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November 14, 2019 |
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Faegre Baker Daniels has announced that three new fall associates have joined its Chicago office.
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November 1, 2019 |
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Patrick Thomas Driscoll, Jr., 77, of Glenview, died peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, and other close family members.
Pat Driscoll, "Paddy" to his grandchildren, was an understated man whose quiet demeanor concealed a brilliant mind, a quick wit, a natural propensity for debate, a tender heart, and a dogged tenacity that served him well in his life-long career as an attorney.
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November 1, 2019 |
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Robert Charles Cook, of St. Louis, Mo., died at his home on September 23, 2019.
He was born on October 3, 1956, in Effingham, Ill., the son of Charles Everett and Sarah Alice (Bush) Cook, who preceded him in death.
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October 28, 2019 |
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The Davi Law Group, LLC opened a new office in Naperville recently.
The new location joins the firm’s other offices in Chicago, Wheaton, and Joliet. The Davi Law Group, LLC provides legal representation in several practice areas, including divorce, family law, parentage, child support and custody, property valuation and division, juvenile law, adoption, guardianship, estate planning and probate, wills and trusts, motorsports, and more.