In this article, our Chicago civil defense attorneys explain the importance of written discovery when preparing for depositions and civil trials.  Written discovery consists of written requests asking for detailed answers to a series of questions, requests for production of specific documents, and also requests to admit certain facts to be true. We examine the discovery phase of litigation to give you an idea of what to expect during a civil litigation matter.

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In this article, our Chicago civil defense attorneys explain motions for summary judgment in civil litigation and their use to dispose of a claim without the need for a costly trial.  Courts issue judgments in favor of the defendant without a trial if the defendant shows that there is no real factual dispute that must be proven before the judge or a jury. If favorable settlement is not possible, motions for summary judgment are a method used for terminating litigation before trial.

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In this article, our Chicago litigation defense attorneys explain the common methods to defend professional licenses. common defenses to breach of contract claims. Common reasons a professional can be made to defend their professional license include:

• Failure to pay student loans;·        
• Failure to maintain continuing education requirements;·        
• Failure to observe accepted standard of care practices;·        
• Failure to respond to any request for information from IDFPR; or even·        
• Criminal conviction.

​A licensed professional can be subject to discipline, you have the right to have an attorney represent you in disciplinary proceedings and it's in your best interest to retain an attorney to represent you professional defense matters.

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