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Articles From James F. McCluskey
May All Be Well With You
By James F. McCluskey
June
2019
Column
, Page 8
ISBA President James F. McCluskey closes out his presidential year with many thanks and highlights of his term.
It Might Be, It Could Be, It Is!
By James F. McCluskey
May
2019
Column
, Page 8
It's Member Appreciation Month … and a great time to celebrate your ISBA membership benefits.
A Consistent Position
By James F. McCluskey
April
2019
Column
, Page 8
The ISBA continues to support the longstanding ban on fee sharing with nonlawyers; meanwhile, the ARDC and the Chicago Bar Foundation have revised their arguments for lifting it.
A Firm Stance
By James F. McCluskey
February
2019
Column
, Page 8
As the Illinois Supreme Court weighs options for fee sharing with nonlawyers, the ISBA remains opposed.
Getting Your House in Order
By James F. McCluskey
January
2019
Column
, Page 8
ISBA's Financial Health & Wellness Subcommittee to help retiring lawyers looking to sell their practice.
Happy Holidays from ISBA Leaders
By James F. McCluskey
December
2018
Column
, Page 10
Season's greetings from ISBA's president, president-elect, second and third vice presidents, and immediate past president.
It’s Going to Be a Great Midyear
By James F. McCluskey
November
2018
Column
, Page 10
The Midyear Meeting at Chicago's Palmer House Hilton will promote physical and mental wellness.
A Better You
By James F. McCluskey
October
2018
Column
, Page 10
Seeking help is within your grasp. All you need to do is ask.
Begin Now
By James F. McCluskey
September
2018
Column
, Page 8
A succession plan requires targeted priorities and realistic goals. But no matter what, you have to start somewhere.
A Crucial Partnership: ISBA & LAP
By James F. McCluskey
August
2018
Column
, Page 8
ISBA President Hon. James F. McCluskey dedicates his column to the Lawyers' Assistance Program.
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Your Success and Well-Being
By James F. McCluskey
July
2018
Column
, Page 8
In his inaugural column, James F. McCluskey focuses on attorney wellness and the ISBA's efforts to provide essential resources to members.
Ready to Lead? Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
By James F. McCluskey
January
2018
Column
, Page 9
Looking for a chance to lead? Consider nominating yourself for one of our many section councils and committees for 2018-19.
Ready to Lead? Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
By James F. McCluskey
December
2017
Column
, Page 9
Looking for a chance to lead? Consider nominating yourself for one of our many section councils and committees for 2018-19.
Ready to Lead? Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
By James F. McCluskey
November
2017
Column
, Page 12
Looking for a chance to lead? Consider nominating yourself for one of our many section councils and committees for 2018-19.
Ready to Lead? Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
By James F. McCluskey
October
2017
Column
, Page 10
Looking for a chance to lead? Consider nominating yourself for one of our many section councils and committees for 2018-19.
Defending Transportation Cases: A Pretrial Preparation Primer
By James F. McCluskey & E. Angelo Spyratos
January
2001
Article
, Page 41
Defense lawyers: think "trial" the minute you get a case.
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