Legal Articles, General Practice

Things to Consider Before Starting a Business

Several things to think about and discuss with potential partners...before you sign on the dotted line

Personal Injury

Serious injury and medical malpractice

LACK OF JURISDICTION: Legacy of Dred Scott and Racisim in U.S. Courts

The legacy of Dred Scott is that the founders did not intend for rights, bestowed by the constitution, to be enjoyed by everyone and that the judicial process can be manipulated in a fashion that forecloses access to the courts based on improper reasons.

When Someone Hits You From Behind

Rear-end collisions can range in severity from simple fender-benders to ones causing serious injuries or even death.

Important Things You Must Do After a Work-Related Injury

It is important that you take the greatest care to safeguard your rights to fair workers' compensation benefits.

Time-sharing vs. Child Custody in Florida?

In 2008, Chapter 61 of the Florida Statutes which governs dissolution of marriage, was substantially modified. Now, the courts no longer refer to custody and visitation; the term “time-sharing” has replaced both terms.

Kane County Divorce Attorney Authors Maintenance (Alimony) Chapter in Illinois Family Law Book

Partner Matthew G. Shaw, of the Kane County law firm Shaw, Jacobs, Goostree & Associates, P.C., was published in "Strategies for Family Law in Illinois," outlining the alimony/maintenance review, including the new alimony laws coming into effect 1/1/15.

DuPage Child Custody and Child Support Lawyers

Divorce Attorneys Serving Glen Ellyn and Chicagoland

New Rules for Estate Recovery in Wisconsin

Estate Planning Attorney in Milwaukee

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