Since 1963, we have been the law firm that other lawyers turn to for assistance when they need representation in difficult cases for their clients or themselves. We provide superior legal representation at reasonable rates. That is what sets us apart. Bob Slobig and Zoran Dragutinovich have combined to rescue a client's business from the claims of its former landlord. Brad Axel has prevailed at trial on our clients' claims under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, and obtained a judgment against another judgment debtor's wife.
Business relationships often result in disputes between businesses and their customers, or among the owners of a business. Our clients turn to us for representation in an exceptionally broad variety of cases including cases under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act and other disputes between businesses and their customers, disputes between business, including matters arising under the Business Corporation Act, the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act, and the Uniform Partnership Act; disputes within partnerships and the ownership structures of businesses, shareholder derivative claims; and disputes between businesses and their agents. We counsel our clients on how to avoid and resolve disputes, and we vigorously advocate for our client when the dispute requires litigation.
Real Estate Data, Inc. v. Sidwell Co., 907 F.2d. 770 (7th Cir. 1990). (Copyright and intellectual property law) Our work enabled a map publisher to publish its own version of the official tax maps for Cook County, Illinois, successfully challenging the long-established copyright claim of a rival publisher.
Antitrust
In re: Cigarette Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 01 C 2713 (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois) and Baker v. Jewel, Case No. 00 L 9664 (Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois). The courts in these matters granted our motions to quash subpoenas served on an international market research firm as impermissible invasions of confidential and proprietary databases.
Burda v. M. Ecker Co., 954 F.2d. 434, 21 Fed.R.Serv.3d. 879 (7th Cir. 1992); 2 F.3d. 769, 26 Fed.R.Serv.3d. 1071 (7th Cir. 1993). Federal subject matter jurisdiction, taxation of worker's compensation awards.
Wrongful Termination
Employment law covers a complex network of laws that governs how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. Torshen, Slobig & Axel, Ltd. lawyers have assisted employer and employee clients in areas such as employment discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Federal Employer's Liability Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and special laws governing municipal employment. We have negotiated favorable severance packages for numerous clients from their former employers.
Employment Discrimination
Employment Contract
Employment Litigation
The attorneys at Torshen, Slobig & Axel, Ltd. include experts in the powers and responsibilities of state and local government and municipal corporations, including land use and zoning matters, municipal employment disputes, and injuries to persons or property by municipal employees. Our clients have included municipalities and other units of local government, their elected officials, and municipal employees. We also have extensive experience in representing business owners dealing with local governments on zoning, siting, and other regulatory issues.
Severance Agreement
Sexual Harassment
Torshen, Slobig & Axel, Ltd. enjoys a sophisticated practice in the area of fundamental human rights and freedoms. Our lawyers represent clients who have been the victims of police misconduct, sexual harassment, or discrimination based on age, disability and illness, national origin, sex, race, or religion, in employment, public accommodation, education, housing, or voting under federal or state law. We have also represented local governments and their officials in defending against claims of civil rights violations.
Bradley J. Axel has represented clients in disputes involving a wide range of legal issues. Among other areas of law, his experience includes fraud litigation, municipal/government law, attorney malpractice, land use/zoning, insurance law, real estate litigation and securities. > MORE
Construction Litigation
Torshen, Slobig & Axel, Ltd. represents owners, contractors, construction managers, developers, design professionals, and suppliers in litigation arising out of the construction process, including bidding and document preparation, contract negotiation and formation, contract performance, financing and warranty issues, and mechanics and materialmen lien claims.
Eminent Domain
The United States Constitution is the cornerstone of the relationship between the Federal and State governments and between individuals and those governments. Torshen, Slobig & Axel, Ltd. lawyers have experience in understanding and applying court decisions that interpret the Constitution and its Amendments in areas such as affirmative action and discrimination, freedoms of speech, press, and religion, search and seizure protections, eminent domain, voting rights, prisoners' rights, and freedom of information. We represent both private individuals and public officials in cases dealing with the power of governmental authorities in matters relating to taxation, public employment, and safety regulations.
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Torshen, Slobig & Axel, Ltd. represents numerous landlords including some of the largest real estate owners and management companies in the Chicago area in the many areas in which legal disputes can arise out of the landlord-tenant relationship. We have successfully defended property owners and managers from class action claims under the City of Chicago Landlord-Tenant Ordinance, and we have defended claims under the Federal Fair Housing Act, and diverse tenant claims, including toxic mold and other environmental claims. Torshen, Slobig & Axel, Ltd. also advises landlords on strategies to avoid disputes with tenants.
We represent manufacturers and distributors of industrial products in the defense of personal injury and property damage claims arising out of the law of strict liability. We remain in close contact with the client's technical staff, insurers, and vendors, to assure them of an aggressive and coordinated defense, and to minimize the incidence of future claims.
Medical Malpractice
Christy v. James L. Cavanaugh, 96 L 4608 consolidated with 96 L 4770 (Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois 2001) (Medical Malpractice). Represented decedent and widow in malpractice action against psychiatrist for failure to diagnose, treat and refer patient with Huntington's Disease; jury awarded $2.5 million to clients.
Brad has represented clients in disputes involving a wide range of legal issues. Among other areas of law, his experience includes fraud litigation, municipal/government law, attorney malpractice, land use/zoning, insurance law, real estate litigation and securities.