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The Adjuster Wants to Talk to You

The Adjuster Wants to Talk to You He or she seems nice, what is the harm in talking to him or her? The best way to ruin a perfectly good case is by talking to an adjuster. Why? Because we like to talk, and adjusters are trained to get you to talk. Their goal is to get you to admit to things that wil…
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Solo Small Practitioner Committee Meeting 3/3/15-HR Issues for Solo and Small Practitioners

THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION Committee Meeting Announcement COMMITTEE: Solo/Small Firm Practitioners MEETING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. TOPIC: “HR Benefits Considerations for Solos and Small Firms.” SPEAKER(S): Amy Cramer of Cramer Law Chicago, P.C. WEB…
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Jury Duty!

JURY DUTY! The very phrase “jury duty” often sends the average person into a fit of anger, stress, despondence, and fear. And why not? Most of us are busy enough trying to live life, work our jobs, care for our families, and get by. Jury duty intrudes upon things we’d rather do or…
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A YEAR OF SUCCESSES AND BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

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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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)…
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Do I Need a Lawyer? Why You Should Retain a Lawyer for Your Injury or Workers' Compensation Case

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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Chicago Bar Association Solo and Small Practitioner Committee Meeting

THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION Committee Meeting Announcement Committee: Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Speakers/Topics: SPEAKER/TOPIC: Elaine Quinn: She runs “The SoloPreneur Specialist” and will Speak on Time Management…
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