Illinois Pattern Jury instruction 12.05 and Reversible Error
Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction 12.05 relates to the negligence of a third party. There are two paragraphs to the instruction, however courts, at their discretion, may opt to omit the second paragraph if the court determines it does not apply. …
The Practice: How to Create Reusable Forms
Frequently the practice of law uses form documents. It can be tremendously time consuming and ultimately costly to the client, to recreate these similar documents over and over. Don’t re-invent the wheel. Below is an easy way to use Microsoft …
What to do if You’re in an Auto Accident
Auto accidents happen hundreds of times per day. When you get in an accident, there are a few things you need to do to ensure that you are making the best of a bad situation. I deal with many of …
Ten Things Law School Didn’t Teach Me About Practicing Law
My law school experience, I believe, was typical of thousands of current and former law students. I studied hard, read and briefed countless cases, took whatever practical skills courses were available at my school and for the most part learned …