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Trusted Representation in Business Litigation Cases

If you are involved in a situation which requires effective and aggressive business litigation, Mitch Furman, attorney is ready to assist you. My firm can help in all business related matters, such as breach of contract, misrepresentation, business torts, and general contract disputes as well as other legal matters. I am experienced in negotiation, mediation and arbitration and I will aggressively work to resolve your business litigation matters swiftly and effectively.

Skilled Litigator for all Business Matters

When you hire an attorney to represent your business you are, in essence, engaging someone to speak on your behalf. You want someone you can trust. You also want someone with experience who will not be intimidated by any facet of the legal system. That’s where my many years as a civil litigation attorney and my attention to detail come into play. I will take the time to learn the facts of your particular situation and represent you in all matters crucial to your success. Whether it’s a sensitive matter of trade secrets, or a critical matter of business formation or dissolution, I will work tirelessly to obtain the desired result for you so that you may get on with the “business of doing business.”

Let my firm put my many years of experience as a civil litigation attorney to work for your business. Contact my firm today. 

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What Happens at a Detention Hearing in Cook County?

June 2, 2026 No Comments

The Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act has fundamentally transformed the criminal justice system in Cook County by eliminating the traditional cash bail model.

At a detention hearing, the court no longer asks if a defendant can afford to pay for their freedom; instead, the judge must determine if the state has met its burden of proving—by clear and convincing evidence—that the accused poses a specific threat to public safety or presents a high risk of willful flight. For those facing criminal charges, the role of experienced legal counsel is more vital than ever to challenge prosecutorial narratives, present mitigating evidence of community ties, and advocate for conditions of release that allow the accused to remain at liberty while their case proceeds.

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