Written Discovery is a great method for preparing for both depositions and trials. In this article, Lake in the Hills attorney Kevin O’Flaherty discusses the various phases of written discovery such as request of production of documents, interrogatories and admission of facts. Also discussed are common objection associated with requesting information and how it will be solved through the Illinois Rule 201 (k) letters as well as enforced response for discovery request.

Click here to read the full article by our Lake in the Hills Defense Attorney explaining the Written Discovery Phase of Litigation.

A motions of summary judgment may be used to request a court provide a ruling on all or some of the issues in the case without having to go to trial.  Lake in the Hills attorneys explain how the motions for summary judgement are made. In the event that there is no issue of material fact and judgment is appropriate for a matter of law, motions of summary judgment are granted most of the time. Lastly, Kevin O’Flaherty discusses the process of how a motion for summary judgment is decided, this often includes oral argument and briefing of the parties. 

​Read the full article from our Lake in the Hills civil defense litigators, who explain how motions for summary judgment work in Lake in the Hills civil litigation. 

Our Lake in the Hills attorneys discuss breach of contract and common ways to defend it. These include material breach by the other party, undue influence, fraud, mutual mistake and anticipatory repudiation by the other party. Our Lake in the Hills defense attorney also discuss status which would invalidate the contract as well as considerations such as contract loop holes and contract ambiguities.

Read the full article by our Lake in the Hills defense attorneys explaining Breach of Contract in Lake in the Hills, IL.