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Being named as a trustee is an honor—but it also comes with serious legal responsibilities. From the moment you begin acting, you are held to fiduciary standards under Illinois law. Many trustees are surprised to learn that even well-intentioned mistakes can lead to personal liability. The key is getting...

Being notified that you are a beneficiary of a trust can raise immediate questions—and, in many cases, concerns. You may not know what you are entitled to, what the trustee is required to do, or what steps you should be taking right now. The early stage matters. Misunderstandings or...

Being named as the executor of an estate is an important responsibility—and one that carries real legal obligations under Illinois law. From the moment you begin acting, you are responsible for properly administering the estate and protecting its assets. Many executors are surprised to learn that even small missteps...

John J. D'Attomo authored the article, Shareholder Loan, or Misappropriation of Corporate Funds? It Depends in April 2025.

Kenneth Rojc, Speaker for "Long -Term Strategies for Better Compliance", Auto Finance Summit, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 8, 2024.

An article authored by John J. D'Attomo addressing the litigation of claims under the Illinois Condominium Property Act was published in the Illinois Bar Journal, 112 Ill. B.J. 36 (July 2024)

Kenneth J. Rojc and Kevin M. McDonald, "Fast and Furious: Tracking Automotive Finance Developments" in The Business Lawyer, Spring 2024, Volume 79, Number 2, published by the American Bar Association.

Kenneth Rojc, Speaker for "Auto Financing Regulatory Landscape", CBA Live Conference, Washington, D.C., March 26, 2024.

Kenneth Rojc, the Managing Partner of the Automotive Finance Group, was quoted in the February 28, 2024 Article in Automotive News written by John Huetter covering the proposed CFPB Data Collection Initiative in connection with automotive finance. If enacted, this Initiative could impose significant administative burdens and costs on auto lenders.

Mike Devine, a Member in Nisen & Elliott, LLC’s Litigation Group, recently prevailed in a secured transaction matter by effecting the termination of a UCC Claim brought against his client by successfully asserting the defense of fraud. The client was facing the prospect of having a significant lien placed on its assets....