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521 W. Main Street, Suite 201 O, *by appointment only, Belleville, IL 62220
150 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60606
1770 Park St, #200, Naperville, IL 60563
100 North LaSalle Street, #1710, Chicago, IL 60602
350 N. LaSalle, 14th Floor, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60654
332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60603
801 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
20 S. Clark Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60603
161 N. Clark Street, Suite 4700, Chicago, IL 60601
840 South Spring Street, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704
120 North LaSalle Street, 36th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
231 North Main Street, Suite 20, Edwardsville, IL 62025
333 Skokie Blvd., Suite 103, Northbrook, IL 60062
431 S. Grand Ave West, Springfield, IL 62704
150 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60606
A class action lawsuit is one in which a group of people with the same or similar injuries caused by the same product or action sue the defendant as a group. People seek justice in class action lawsuits when their injuries have been caused by defective products, including pharmaceutical drugs, motor vehicles and other consumer products, and medical devices. Other types of conduct over which people have sued as a class include consumer fraud, corporate misconduct, securities fraud, and employment practices.
It is recommended to consult with an experienced class action lawsuit attorney to review the specifics of your case and help you determine eligibility. The court overseeing the lawsuit typically sets the requirements. While laws vary by state, some general considerations include:
If you are considering participating in a class action lawsuit, potential benefits can include:
State laws vary on the process involved in a class action lawsuit. An experienced class action lawyer can sort through the specifics of your case and help you navigate through the process in your area. Generally, the process involved in filing a class action lawsuit includes:
In Illinois, a general estimate of the per-hour cost for a lawyer can range from about $130 to $400 per hour, depending on location, expertise and the complexity of the case in question.
In some cases, attorneys may opt to offer clients a flat-rate fee instead of a per-hour fee. This typically arises in criminal defense law as well as certain divorce court proceedings. A fee for a misdemeanor defense is usually far less than the flat fee for a felony defense. Representation on issues related to juvenile offenses and traffic offenses may cost you less than the representation on situations involving corporate law or bankruptcies.
Finally, certain lawyers, such as personal injury lawyers, typically offer clients representation based on contingency. If you win a settlement from such a case, such as slipping and falling at a business establishment and incurring a serious injury, your personal injury lawyer will retain a percentage of your total settlement, rather than charging you any per-hour or flat-rate fees.
If you cannot afford representation in a legal matter, legal aid may be an option to consider.
While an Illinois lawyer can take on cases of any sort, the most common criminal cases in Illinois involve simple assault or aggravated assault, sexual assault, violations of the Controlled Substances Act, burglary (business and residential), driving while under the influence (DUI) and severe violent crime such as homicide and armed robbery.
Illinois lawyers are also typically called upon to represent parties in marital disputes leading to divorce or separation, the custody battles common to such cases, and other civil proceedings.
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