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A YEAR OF SUCCESSES AND BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
January 26th, 2015
A YEAR OF SUCCESSES AND BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE The year of 2014 was a challenging and successful one for Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC. Results are never easy to achieve, rarely is a good or great result assured without significant effort, and there are always roadblocks and twists along the…
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Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2014
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is a time of year when we are pleased to give thanks to those around us who have made the past year rewarding, worthwhile, and successful. The New Year provides us the impetus to look inward and evaulate, plan, and dream, while also surrounding us with family, friends, and compa…
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Chicago Tribune Letter--Jury Duty Worth More than $17.40 a Day
December 22nd, 2014
My letter to the Chicago Tribune, concerning their unfortunate and inaccurate portrayal of Illinois’ compensation system for jurors, was published. Your editorial “Small pay raise for Illinois jurors, big payday for lawyers” was unfortunate, yet predictable. The bill to increase juror pay…
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Chicago Bar Association Solo Small Practitioner Committee Meeting January 6, 2015 12:15 p.m.
THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION Committee Meeting Announcement – FREE LUNCH IN JANUARY COMMITTEE: Solo/Small Firm Practitioners MEETING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. TOPIC: “The Legal and Practical Aspects of Forming Your Own Law Practice.” SPEAKER(S)… Do I Need a Lawyer? Why You Should Retain a Lawyer for Your Injury or Workers' Compensation Case
December 17th, 2014
DO I NEED A LAWYER? One of the most frequent questions people ask me is whether they “need” a lawyer to handle their personal injury or workers’ compensation case. While there are certainly instances when matters can be handled without legal assistance, there are many good reasons…
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Categories: General
Marketing Practices Roundtable--Chicago Bar Association Solo & Small Practitioners-Tuesday 11/4/14 at 12:15 p.m.
October 30th, 2014
THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION Committee Meeting Announcement COMMITTEE: Solo and Small Practitioner Committee MEETING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday November 4, 2014 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. TOPIC: Marketing Practices Roundtable–Each Member brings 3 Strategies That Work, 3 That Do Not, and 3 You Would L…
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Categories: For Attorneys
Cloud-Based Technology For Small Firms--CBA Solo & Small Practitioner Committee-10/7/14 12:15 p.m.
October 1st, 2014
THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION Committee Meeting Announcement COMMITTEE: Solo/Small Firm Practitioners MEETING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. TOPIC: Title: It’s on the Internet so it much be “true” and other technology myths Brief Description: Cloud-based…
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Categories: For Attorneys
Crosswalks And Pedestrians--Motorist Compliance
September 9th, 2014
DO YOU STOP FOR CROSSWALKS? The Illinois law requiring drivers to stop at crosswalks for pedestrians seems to be a rumor to many drivers, despite being in existence for the past four (4) years. A recent Chicago Tribune article, http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/jonhilkevitch/ct-crosswalk-surv…
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Categories: General
Tags: auto, automobile, car, collision, crash, crosswalk, death, injury, law, legal, motor vehicle, motorist, pedestrian, vehicle
September Solo & Small Practitioner Committee Meeting--9/2/14 at 12:15 at CBA
August 21st, 2014
THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION Committee Meeting Announcement Committee: Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, September 2, 2014, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is provided and seating is limited; RSVP information below. Topic: Essential Risk Management Issues for Solo Practition…
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Are You Covered?
July 24th, 2014
ARE YOU COVERED? Accidents happen. Most of us assume that if we are involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle collision, we are covered. Many people assume that “full coverage” means what it says. Insurance–A Brief Review Take a close look at your insurance policy “dec page,…
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Categories: General
Tags: auto collision, collision, coverage, insurance, liability, med pay, PIP, worker's compensation
