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 Practice Areas
Litigation and Appeals
Arbitration and Mediation
Insurance Claims and Coverage
Corporate and Commercial Transactions
Litigation and Appeals
Business Litigation
When you are running a business, disputes may range from the “nuisance of doing business” to those where the future of the company depends on the outcome. In either case, and those in between, your company needs an attorney that will guide you to creative and cost-effective solutions to your legal problems. The Firm’s clients are corporations and individual businesspersons with disputes in courthouses throughout the Chicago area. Examples of business disputes in which services may be provided are:
- Contractual disputes
- Unfair competition and restrictive covenants
- Shareholder disputes
- Collections
- Antitrust violations
Personal Injury and General Liability
Attorney David G. Sigale is experienced in aiding people who are injured by the negligence or reckless conduct of others, including the following examples:
- Automobile accidents
- Premises Liability, whether by slip-and-fall, failure to provide safety measures or proper security, or other means
- Dog or animal bite incidents
- Defective products.
Though these scenarios occur every day and are common filings in your area courthouses, they are complex types of litigation requiring an experienced attorney to counsel you and take your case from initial negotiations to filing suit to trial or settlement. The Firm has the required experience, diligence and creativity to achieve a maximum recovery for your injuries.
Mortgage Foreclosure
The state of the economy and recent events in the mortgage lending industry have left many homeowners with difficulty paying their mortgages. If this situation applies to you, your lender may be preparing to begin foreclosure proceedings. Maybe this has already happened. The prospect of losing your home can devastate the entire family, and often a sense of hopelessness convinces homeowners there is nothing they can do. However, there are solutions that may relieve you from a judgment of foreclosure and the involuntary auction of your property, while allowing you to maintain some measure of control over your situation. Contact attorney David G. Sigale at the Firm to discuss your options, and negotiate the best result for you and your family
Real Estate
While the purchase or sale of real estate may be one of your most fulfilling transactions, sometimes disputes arise under the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, or under various terms of the Sales Contract. You need a lawyer to help you navigate your way through these claims. The Firm has extensive experience in litigating real estate disputes for both Plaintiffs and Defendants, be they statutory or contractual claims, and can provide you solid, skilled representation in these matters.
Constitutional Law
The Firm provides aid to those whose constitutional rights and civil liberties have been infringed upon by governmental authority. These include, but are not limited to, the freedoms of speech, religion and association, and the rights to privacy, equal protection and due process. If you are an individual or other entity who believes the government has interfered with your fundamental constitutional rights, contact the Firm for consultation.
Employment Discrimination
Losing your job is a traumatic experience, and you need an experienced attorney to discuss your options. If you have been terminated from your place of employment, and if you believe the reason for the termination is based on age, race, religion, gender or disability, or other wrongful reasons, you should immediately contact the Firm for a consultation. Though your former employer may have stated a different reason, or even no reason at all, for your termination, this does not mean there is not an illegal reason under the surface, or that there is not a valid Title VII or other claim. Your time to pursue such claims with the appropriate agency or in court is extremely limited, so if you think this situation applies to you please contact the Firm immediately.
Appellate Litigation
Litigating appeals is a complicated and tricky business, with very technical rules, and requires the knowledge of how to present the proper issues to the respective Appellate Court. The Firm is well-versed in the appellate litigation of civil matters in a wide variety of legal areas. These matters include those where the firm was involved in the trial court proceedings, and those where the firm is retained after the trial court proceedings have taken place. The Firm stays current on procedural and substantive changes in the law so as to consistently provide the highest quality representation.
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Arbitration and Mediation
It is important to have a lawyer who can guide you as to whether your dispute should not, or cannot, be brought in a conventional lawsuit. Arbitration and mediation are two methods of dispute resolution that have different rules from a lawsuit, and may potentially resolve your claim in a more time-efficient and cost-effective manner. The Firm is experienced in both of these alternatives to traditional litigation, and are skilled in crafting innovative solutions in these forums to obtain the best outcome for its clients. Contact the Firm to see if arbitration or mediation is the right avenue for resolving your conflict.
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Insurance Claims and Coverage
The Firm is experienced in assisting clients who require interpretation and analysis of their insurance policies, be they auto, life, liability, or other types. Clients may be encountering difficulties in pursuing their own claims, or they may be facing a claim by a third party. In either event, it is a difficult situation, and a skilled attorney is required to negotiate with a claims adjuster or, if necessary, litigate against the insurance company.
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Corporate and Commercial Transactions
The Firm is experienced in guiding you and your business through all stages of forming a new business, including the creation of the business entity best suited to your needs, dealing with related State licensing procedures, and the other documents and arrangements your business needs. The Firm provides ongoing counseling for your business, including amending your corporate documents, drafting and/or reviewing contracts, property or equipment leases, dealing with employee issues, non-competes and trade secret infringement, the sale and purchase of your business, as well as dissolution proceedings. The Firm can identify your needs, and assist you in crafting practical solutions.
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Call the Law Firm of David G. Sigale, P.C. at 630.452.4547
for a free 30 minute consultation.
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