Edward X. Clinton, Jr

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Legal Malpractice

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Illinois

Since 1991

7th Circuit

Since 1993

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar

Since 1993

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1996

United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Since 1995

The Clinton Law Firm

Current

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

LL.M. (2001) | Tax

Honors: With High Honors

Harvard Law School

J.D. (1991) | Law

Honors: Cum Laude

University of Chicago

B.A. (1988)

Honors: With Honors, Phi Beta Kappa

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

10.0 Rating

Justia Inc

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Current

Economic Club of Chicago

Member

Current

Seventh Circuit Bar Association

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Litigation Section

Member

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Trial Practice Committee

Member

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Pretrial Practice Committee

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Current

Discovery Committee

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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

Liability Issues For Estate Sales Agents

Avoiding Malpractice In Family Law Matters

Managing Liability Through Contract Provisions

Avoiding Legal Malpractice in Litigation

Q. When will my deadline start for me to file a legal malpractice lawsuit against a former lawyer?

December 21, 2020

A: Hi, your question comes up very often. The first to do is to focus on winning the post-conviction petition. Many states have a rule that the plaintiff (former prisoner) has to establish actual innocence before filing a lawsuit. So, I would focus on that requirement before worrying about a malpractice case. In Illinois, once you were found innocent you would have two years to file a case against the lawyer for malpractice.

Q. I had a mild heart attack brought on by a proposed eviction supported the succession attorney hired by sister. recourse?

June 21, 2019

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?

June 21, 2019

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.

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