In the recently decided case, Demetrios Kozonis v. Ciacomo Tamburello (2106 Il. App 1st – December 19, 2016), the First Division of the Appellate Court of Illinois ruled that a personal guaranty to a lease is not enforceable if the lease is later extended where the original guaranty did not include language that it remains … Read More ›

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is proud to announce that six of our attorneys have been selected as 2017 Illinois Leading Lawyers based upon a survey by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company and its Leading Lawyers division.

Those earning the distinction of being Leading Lawyers have been recommended by their peers and are considered to be among the top lawyers … Read More ›

What is Probate?

Probate is the process used by states to settle the estate of a deceased person. The process usually runs several thousand dollars for even simple estates and far higher if there are complicated issues or family disputes. Probate is a process that includes:

Filing papers requesting the court to “admit” a will (if there … Read More ›

News Release: Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit introduces new, free iOS and Android app

Since 1983, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit has stood front and center as an innovative leader in our industry. As we continue to seek resourceful, cost-effective solutions for our clients’ legal needs, our law firm is proud to introduce our latest innovation – the KSN app.

Features:

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