May 2019 Senior Lawyers Newsletter

By Pat Leston

A note from the chair of the Senior Lawyers Section Council, Pat Leston.

By Gary T. Rafool

A review of the book ‘Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI’ by David Grann.

By Raquel G. Martinez

A summary of the recent CLE, ‘Winding Down: A Primer for the Retiring Attorney and Disaster Planning for Younger and Solo Practitioners.'

By Mary F. Petruchius

An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.

By Mark D. Hassakis

Signs it is time to consider retiring from the practice of law.

By Eugenia C. Hunter

Financial exploitation of the elderly falls into two general categories: fraud by strangers and exploitation by family and caregivers.

By Donna J. Jackson & Chantelle Hickman-Ladd

When planning for retirement, medical expenses, long-term care, and possible nursing home stays might not be the first thing that pops into someone’s mind. However, these costs might take the biggest bite out your budget.

By Leonard F. Amari

Oftentimes, a lawyer who is ready to quit the practice of law elects to downsize rather than completely shutdown, often entering into an agreement with another firm or lawyer. These relationships, however, create the very real risk of vicarious malpractice liability.