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Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Insurance Claims
- Legal Malpractice
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
- 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
- U.S. Supreme Court
- United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- The Clinton Law Firm
- Current
Education
- Harvard Law School
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: cum laude
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- LL.M.
- Activities: Tax, With High Honors
- University of Chicago
- B.A.
- Activities: With Honors, Phi Beta Kappa.
Professional Associations
- Chicago Bar Association
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- Economic Club of Chicago
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- Seventh Circuit Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- Litigation Section
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- Trial Practice Committee
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- Pretrial Practice Committee
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- Discovery Committee
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Does Rule 41(d) Authorize An Award Of Attorney's Fees?
- St. John's Law Review
- Federal Regulation of Securities
- IICLE, Illinois Business Law Series: Vol. III: Miscellaneous Operating Issues, 2008 Supplement
- State Regulation of Securities
- IICLE, Illinois Business Law Series: Vol. III: Miscellaneous Operating Issues, 2008 Supplement
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Edward X. Clinton, Jr Website Profile
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- Clinton Law Firm Website
- Blog
- Chicago Legal Malpractice Lawyer Blog
Legal Answers
15 Questions Answered
- Q. I had a mild heart attack brought on by a proposed eviction supported the succession attorney hired by sister. recourse?
- A: I am sorry you had a heart attack, but the heart attack was not caused by the eviction or the attorney so, no, you can't sue them.
- Q. Can I sue lawyer for not doing there job? For causing emotional distress?and messing up case?
- A: You can only sue a lawyer for economic damages, meaning the money you lost due to the representation. Did you sign the release? if you did, you may be able to receive a settlement check. The settlement must be agreed to by you as well. If the lawyer did not have your authority to settle, find a new lawyer to handle the case if possible. However, if you are simply backing out of the deal that you made, you should reconsider and take the money.
- Q. After estate has been filed in probate court Can a probate lawyer withhold the clients deed due to non payment?
- A: Your question is unclear. If the lawyer is refusing to prepare the deeds to deed property to you, then yes the lawyer can do that because he had not been paid. If the deed already exists somewhere, I'm not sure the lawyer can effectively deny it to you. He or she can assert a possessory lien on the deed, but it may or may not be effective. I recommend that you contact the lawyer and ask for an explanation in writing. Perhaps then pay the bill or engage new counsel to complete the work of the Estate.
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