Legal Topics
Click on the links below for articles on some of our areas of expertise:
Construction Law
Getting Progress Payments and How to Properly Suspend Work.
Steps To Protect Mechanic's Lien Rights, Lien Rights on Private Property, Common Defenses to Mechanics Lien Rights, and more.
Illinois Construction Manual, Chapter 4, Selected Statutes, West Publishing, 2008.
- In General
- Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act
- Home Repair and Remodeling Act
- Home Repair Fraud Act
- Construction Contract Indemnification for Negligence Act
Violation of the Home Repair and Remodeling Act, DuPage Bar Association Brief, April 2008.
Illinois Employee Classification Act, Construction Connection by Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates (ASA), August 2008.
Attorneys Michael Nigro, James Mata and Mark Gryska concentrate in Construction Law. James Mata is also a licensed architect and experienced project manager.
Estate Planning and Elder Issues - Attorney Craig Westfall concentrates in these areas
Estate Planning - You've worked hard for what you have. Along with asset ownership comes responsibility. Assets must be managed properly and maintained in such a way that in the event you die or become disabled, your family will derive benefits with few administrative burdens and minimal court involvement.
The Elderly and Health Care - For people nearing retirement age health care planning is an important, yet frequently overlooked, issue.
Preventing Spousal Impoverishment - In many households across the country, couples are facing the problem where one spouse requires long-term nursing care while the other remains independent. Providing this long-term care can drain away a couple's assets.
Guardianship: a Useful Life-planning Tool - Whether you are becoming the guardian for a parent or choosing a guardian for your child, there are several issues to consider and discuss with your attorney before executing any documents.
Living Will - You may believe that your living will is sufficient for all of your health care planning needs. However, a living will addresses only the withdrawal of life support. It does not address treatment, medication, and residential placement. The durable power of attorney for health care is a more comprehensive planning method for health care contingencies.
Bankruptcy - Sometimes even the most fiscally responsible individual or family falls into unmanageable financial circumstances. If you find yourself missing monthly mortgage payments, falling behind on credit card bills, or sacrificing your family's basic needs in order to ward off creditors, bankruptcy may be an option worth considering. Attorneys Craig Westfall and James Mata have experience and expertise in this area.
