Fight For Justice with a Chicago Church Lawyer
Have you suffered physical or sexual abuse in a place of worship? Learn how a Chicago church lawyer from Mitchell, Hoffman & Wolf can fight for you.
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Hiring the Right Chicago Police Misconduct Lawyer for Your Case
Have you been the victim of police misconduct? Learn how a police misconduct lawyer at Mitchell, Hoffman & Wolf can help you fight for justice and compensation.
How Do Medical Malpractice Cases Most commonly Occur In The Post-operative Setting?
I was recently involved in a discussion on LinkedIn addressing the topic of medical malpractice cases arising in the postoperative setting. The original post by Saira Pasha encouraged opinions on the topic of reducing the risk of serious post-op infections. In my experience of over 30 years arguing medical malpractice cases, I’ve noticed that when …
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Personal Injury & Divorce: The History, Analysis and Standard to be Applied in Illinois
Kenneth A. Hoffman and Todd R. Warren Divorce and personal injury, while separate and distinct areas of the law, share many common traits: Illinois Courts have long struggled in determining which area of the law takes priority when these two worlds intersect. Questions that commonly arise include: In order to understand these issues, it is …
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How The practice of Law Has Changed Over The Years
A lot has changed since I started practicing law in 1991, and we started Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf in 1998. Not only has technology drastically altered the way we conduct business and manage caseloads, but also how we interact with clients and opposing counsel. While the advancement of technology has certainly improved the efficiency of …
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Disclosing Bankruptcy in a Personal Injury Action
The opening of or existence of a Bankruptcy claim by a plaintiff in a personal injury action can have major effects on the outcome of pending lawsuits if improperly handled. Section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code states a Chapter 13 bankruptcy estate encompasses all property, including any legal claims acquired by the debtor after the …
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Does Your Dog Bite? “It’s Not My Dog” May Not Be a Defense
In Illinois there are several possible legal theories for recovery for dog bite victims. Initially a claim can be made under the Illinois Animal Control Act. The Act imposes strict liability upon owners of dogs without requiring the victim prove any fault on the part of the owner. The Act provides that the owner, harborer …
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The Rule of Law and Independence of Our Judiciary
Often times we’ll see decisions on the TV news or in the newspapers that judges rendered across the country. While we may disagree with the result of the ruling, we can almost always be assured that the judge or panel of judges that reached the decision, tried to do so in as an impartial a …
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Does the Use of a US Subsidiary to Distribute a Product Manufactured By a Foreign Parent Company Suffice For The Exercise of Personal Jurisdiction?
Personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant may only be exercised if the defendant has certain “minimum contacts” with the forum state so that requiring the defendant to defend in the forum does not offend “traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.” International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310, 316, 102, 66 S. Ct. …
MHW Files Suit in Dog Attack
MHW Files Suit in Dog Attack MWH recently filed suit against a dog owner and the condo association where she lived, for a vicious dog attack. The Defendant’s dog attacked our client while she was walking to her home. According to the condo bylaws, the dog was over the weight limit allowed for dogs by …