Litigation and Contract Claims Attorneys 

Chicago Trial Attorneys and Small Claims Lawyers

 Some of the different types of cases we handle:

Our attorneys assist individuals and businesses achieve the best possible results.  Statistics show that a large percentage of lawsuits settle outside of court or immediately before trial, our attorneys expeditiously assist to efficiently and effectively resolve your case by settlement or trial.  Contact us about your business dispute, real estate litigation or any other matter.

Small Claims Attorney

Small claims court is designed to expeditiously resolve claims that are approximately $10,000.00 or less.  Typically, after defendants are served with summons, most cases can be scheduled for trial within a month or two, depending on the courts schedule.  Most Illinois small claims courts are not stringent on evidentiary rules to help move the process along.  However, most plaintiffs and defendants are very unfamiliar with the laws and risk the loss of a case because they were unfamiliar with the rules of law.  It is important to consult with an attorney to determine the strength of your case or defenses.  Our attorneys offer free consultation and review of your legal matter.  Contact us with your small claims case for a free consultation at (312) 251-6005 or email us.

Illinois Partnership, Illinois Corporation or Illinois Limited Liability Company

We have seen very promising companies fail because of disagreements between business partners, officers, managers, members and directors of companies.  Most disputes are a result of partners who feel that other partners are not performing or cheating each other.  Most disputes or clams could have been resolved peacefully had there been properly drafted operating agreements and the like.  The creation of a legal entity is simple; the management on the other hand is the key to a successful business.  It is important to have a properly formed entity to protect all parties’ interest in a company or partnership.  For information contact us to discuss your matter or read more here.

Importance of a Properly Drafted Contract or Agreement

To be enforceable, a Contract or Agreement should be in writing.  Unlike some states, oral contracts are effective in Illinois with some exceptions (i.e. real estate contracts).  There are some specific elements of every contract that must be met to be enforceable in any court.  Every contract or agreement must have essential terms as parties to the contract, amounts, date and clarity of terms.  If you are in a contract dispute in Illinois and the essential contract terms are missing or ambiguous, the contract can be void or construed against the person who drafted the contract.  It is unfortunate, but most individuals lose in court because the contracts are vague and unenforceable. 

It is highly recommended that you have an attorney review any contract or agreement no matter how minor the contract is to make sure your rights are being protected.  Even if you have a perfectly drafted contract does not mean someone will break the contract, but at least you will be in a very strong position to win.

If you have signed a real estate sales contract or Lease or entering into a partnership agreement or contract contact the attorneys at Madison Group for an initial free consultation at (312) 251-6005 or email us.

Defenses to Contracts

There are various defenses to any contract.  If a contract was signed when the signor was incapacity or a minor the contract can be voidable.  Other defenses are misrepresentation, fraud, mistake of fact, mistake of law, duress / undue influence, illegality, violation of public policy, unconscionability and waiver of contract. 

If you feel that you have been taken advantage or that your contract may be voided, contact us for a free consultation of your contract dispute.

Contract Remedies

The first question in any contract dispute is what will you recover or what is your liability.  Either you are looking to recover damages (i.e. money) or you are asking someone to do something or not do something (i.e. temporary restraining order or injunction).  Only an attorney experienced in contract law can tell you what remedies or damages you will succeed and best course of action.  Contact our experienced litigators to discuss your contract and money damages you can recover now.

The lawyers at Madison Group LLP are experienced litigators that have successfully litigated complaints for both plaintiffs and defendants.  Our attorneys handle a variety of legal matters from small claims court to multi-million commercial litigation matters.  Disputes in the course of any transaction or business may result for many reasons and some examples are:

Madison Group LLP serves clients throughout the Chicago, Illinois, area including the cities of Oak Park, Naperville, Orland Park, Park Ridge, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, Bridgeport, Schaumburg, Cicero, Evanston, Bolingbrook, Barrington, Aurora, Skokie, and Wilmette.

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