Civil litigation.

What we handle

• General civil litigation — contract disputes, property disputes, employment matters, small-to-midsize torts
• Condo and HOA disputes — unit owner representation in matters against condo associations, including records access (Illinois Condominium Property Act § 19), assessment disputes, and retaliation claims
• Small claims — matters under $10,000 where direct, efficient litigation is the right tool
• Fee-shifting civil rights matters — fair housing, RLTO tenant claims, §1983 claims, and other matters where the statute awards attorneys' fees to prevailing plaintiffs, meaning we may be able to take your case without upfront cost
• Consumer protection — deceptive practices, unfair debt collection, and related statutory claims
• Class actions — where class treatment is the right mechanism (remember, LSC-funded legal aid cannot bring these; we can)

When to reach out urgently

• You've been served with a complaint and summons (you have a deadline to file an answer)
• You have a court date within the next 30 days
• Your statute of limitations is approaching (for matters you are considering filing)
• You have received a notice of judgment or lien

How pricing works for civil litigation

Most civil matters are billed hourly against a retainer, because the scope of work depends on how the other side litigates. Some matters can be priced as flat fees for defined scope (drafting a complaint, handling a single motion, one-day trials). Fee-shifting matters can sometimes be taken without upfront cost. See our full pricing page.