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The six candidates for Illinois’ top three elected legal offices Young Lawyers Division, October 2002 After 24 years of Republican mismanagement, budget deficits, and a recession, I believe Illinois can do better. I grew up the son of working class immigrants and have lived the American dream.
Aiming at nothing and seldom missing By Alan G. Greer Young Lawyers Division, August 2002 One of the primary reasons people have such a low respect for and opinion of attorneys is that they don't know what we stand for as a profession or as individuals.
Click here to find your mentor Young Lawyers Division, August 2002 As young practitioners, we all know how valuable the wisdom of an experienced attorney can be.
All in a day’s work—YLD council members find success in volunteering Young Lawyers Division, June 2002 On February 23, 2002, the Young Lawyers Division council volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository for the second year in a row.
Giving credit where it’s due: citing to electronic databases By Katherine A. Amari Young Lawyers Division, June 2002 Rapidly advancing technology has allowed attorneys to obtain legal documents online.
More benefits for members only Young Lawyers Division, June 2002 The convenience of mail order shopping for prescription drugs, vitamins and health care items. 800/222-3383.
Think membership doesn’t have its benefits? Think again Young Lawyers Division, June 2002 In the next few weeks you will receive your annual dues statement, asking you to renew your membership with the ISBA.
Filing a Proof Claim in a Bankruptcy Case* By Sumner A. Bourne Young Lawyers Division, April 2002 With the recent slowing of the economy, more and more clients are receiving notices of bankruptcy with an attached proof claim form.
Governmental Regulations of Real Property—Can a Regulation Go Too Far? By Robert L. Gamrath, III Young Lawyers Division, April 2002 Real estate owners and developers are subjected to a multitude of real property regulations at the local, state, and federal levels of government, which require developers to comply with zoning codes, subdivision codes, building codes, wetland regulations, floodway and flood plain regulations, tree preservation ordinances, protected species regulations, impact fee ordinances, and the like.
Lincoln Award: History Repeats Itself in 2002 Young Lawyers Division, April 2002 Congratulations to Celia Gamrath for winning second place in the 2002 Lincoln Award Legal Writing Contest.
Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project May 17, 2002 By Kimberly J. Anderson Young Lawyers Division, April 2002 Plant flowers, paint a fence, or show women how to navigate the court system to obtain an order of protection.
Can I get a Refund for a Previous Year’s Real Estate Taxes? Understanding the “Certificate of Error” Process in Cook County By Franco A. Coladipietro Young Lawyers Division, February 2002 In Cook County, the Assessor's Office and the Board of Review provide for specific filing periods to contest a property's proposed assessment for a particular real estate tax year.
Covering Your Assets—Insurance Pointers for Lawyers on the Move By Karen J. Dilibert Young Lawyers Division, February 2002 Young lawyers in Illinois are on the move. Lawyers are leaving established law firms to start their own practices.
ISBA Helps You Track Bills, Statutes Affecting Your Practice Young Lawyers Division, February 2002 Each year, the Illinois General Assembly typically passes several hundred bills, the majority of which will go on to become law.
Domestic Violence Clinic Sponsors Advocate Training Program Young Lawyers Division, December 2001 On 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.
Marty Castro Creates Footsteps Worth Following By Javier Zamora Young Lawyers Division, December 2001 As 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.
Motions for continuance: grounds and factors By Lawrence W. Terrell Young Lawyers Division, December 2001 A continuance is defined as an adjournment by order of court of a cause from one day to another or from one hour to another.
Profile of the 2001 ISBA Chicago Young Lawyer of the Year: Anita M. Bolaños By Celia G. Gamrath Young Lawyers Division, December 2001 Anita M. Bolaños n/k/a Ventrelli was named the ISBA's Young Lawyer of the Year from Chicago for many, many reasons.
Opening your own law practice By Kimberly J. Anderson Young Lawyers Division, April 2001 I 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. Anderson Young Lawyers Division, April 2001 These 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.
Willful and wanton conduct in Illinois—two categories impact contributory negligence and contribution By Donald P. Shriver Young Lawyers Division, April 2001 A red flag should fly in the mind of any attorney dealing with willful and wanton jury instructions where contributory negligence or contribution may come into play.
Calling all government attorneys Young Lawyers Division, January 2001 The 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.
How will certification affect young lawyers? By Anthony J. Jacob Young Lawyers Division, January 2001 Your ISBA is currently considering whether to implement a certification program for estate planning, trust and probate lawyers.
Rule 213—disclosure of opinion testimony By Eric Long Young Lawyers Division, January 2001 Since 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.
The contact sports exception to negligence By Dennis Ryan, Jr. Young Lawyers Division, August 2000 Does negligence liability have a place in athletic competitions? Can a player on a team be held responsible for injuring another in the course of a game?
Overview of school law: disciplinary policies and procedure By Laninya A. Cason Young Lawyers Division, June 2000 Even before Columbine, school discipline in schools has been a continuing concern among school districts around the country.
Dim sum anyone? The adventure of volunteering By Holly A. Petrik Young Lawyers Division, May 2000 Volunteering. A word that can freeze your steps, or make you move faster out of a room.
Young Lawyer’s Section Wills Project By Kathryn Bischoff Young Lawyers Division, May 2000 The Wills Project through the Young Lawyer's Section is alive and doing well! We recently moved the location of the bi-monthly seminars from the Cornerstone Resources offices on Jefferson Street to Longwood Plaza
Serving process through the Secretary of State: An overview By Phillip J. Piscopo Young Lawyers Division, October 1999 In order to obtain jurisdiction over the person of a defendant, proper service of summons is required. Allied American Ins. Co. v. Mickiewicz, 124 Ill. App. 3d 705, 80 Ill. Dec. 282, 464 N.E.2d 1112 (1984).
Differences between two causes of action in tort: Attorney malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty By Jim Xu Young Lawyers Division, May 1999 The number of suits against lawyers has been increased significantly over the last decade.

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