15 business card sins lawyers commitBy Trey RyderAugust 2002When a client hands your card to a prospect, in one second your prospect draws conclusions based on what he sees.
2002 Illinois Environmental ConferenceAugust 2002Whether your practice requires knowledge of environmental regulations, or you just want to learn more about the ecological system in which we live, the 2002 Illinois Environmental Conference has what you're looking for.
Aiming at nothing and seldom missingBy Alan G. GreerAugust 2002One 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.
Amended Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213—effective July 1, 2002By Gretchen N. Smith & Miller and Judith L. SchuchAugust 2002Beginning July 1, 2002, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213 will be revised (the Amended Rule). The Amended Rule contains three significant changes.
Attend a party, give the gift of opportunityOctober 2002The YLD's annual holiday party, founded by YLD members Franco A. Coladipietro, Francesco E. DiVito and Scott M. Guetzow, provides a lot more than just an evening of fun and social interaction.
Filing a proof claim in a bankruptcy caseBy Sumner A. BourneJune 2002The first task in completing the claim form is to make sure that you have the correct entity entered in the name box of the claim form.
Filing a Proof Claim in a Bankruptcy Case*By Sumner A. BourneApril 2002With 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, IIIApril 2002Real 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.
How will the Illinois Legislature affect you this year?December 2002As the Illinois General Assembly enters into its 93rd session in January, look to the ISBA Legislative Affairs Department for help in sorting through the mounds of material to find what matters to you in your practice.
ISBA delegates attend ABA YLD AssemblyBy Alvin Ratana & Chris S. HaaffDecember 2002On August 9 and 10, 2002, four members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Council represented the ISBA at the ABA Young Lawyers Division Assembly, conducted at the ABA's annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
Making sense of new Supreme Court Rule 213By Daniel P. WurlDecember 2002The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced significant amendments to Rule 213 relating to the disclosure of trial witness testimony. These amendments took effect on July 1, 2002.
Making the digital transition and other common quandaries solved!June 2002Despite the freedom and efficiency that a paperless office allows, the idea of surrendering all those files of tangible documents in the name of technological advancement tends to scare many lawyers.
Marketing magic for lawyers*By Jim CallowayOctober 2002Mention legal marketing to a group of lawyers and you will notice a wide range of reactions. Some lawyers tend to get a bit queasy discussing legal marketing.
More benefits for members onlyJune 2002The convenience of mail order shopping for prescription drugs, vitamins and health care items. 800/222-3383.
Persuading jurors, judges and arbitrators with trial exhibitsBy Rodney R. NordstromDecember 2002The most common error with trial exhibits is probably the easiest to correct: Getting the trial attorney to pay attention to the importance of his or her trial exhibits.
The six candidates for Illinois’ top three elected legal officesOctober 2002After 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.
Tips for giving a better opening statementBy Gerald L. MontroyDecember 2002It is difficult to overestimate the importance of the opening statement. The jury develops its first impression at this time.
