I was speaking to a group of novice real estate investors the other day and I was asked how to select a good real estate lawyer.  I offered the following guidance….

A real estate lawyer should spend 50% or more of their practice on real estate. This could include drafti...

When hiring a lawyer, buyers should be aware that each lawyer uses a unique payment structure. This means the fees for no two lawyers are alike. Instead, it depends on the time spent on the case, the lawyer’s experience and ability, the results of the case, and any cos...

Time Management Tips For Young Lawyers

Time management is one of the most important skills young attorneys can master. Good time management results in more productivity, more hours billed to clients, and more trial and career success overall. Young lawyers fumbling with...

Some users of the Internet think that it is fair to say anything that they want because, well, it’s the Internet. Nothing could be further from the truth, however, especially when the post in question is not true. Posting something that is false about someone on the In...

I am always looking for new clients and I began to wonder why my clients chose me.  To find the answer, I started to ask my clients why they selected me over the other 90,000 lawyers in Illinois.  Most of my clients told me that they choose a lawyer in the much same wa...