# Voelker Litigation Group

> Chicago Business Litigation Lawyers


## Posts

- [The Car That Lied](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/the-car-that-lied/): Everyone knows Elvis shot his Pantera. Almost everything else you’ve been told about it is wrong — and the truth is stranger. By Daniel J. Voelker Go down into the Vault beneath the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, past Saddam Hussein’s armored Mercedes and the Round Door Rolls-Royce, and a guide will stop you at a custard-yellow wedge and point at the steering wheel. There it is. The mark. The King’s temper, preserved in a plastic rim under fluorescent light. Read More…
- [How the Mona Lisa Became a Global Icon](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/how-the-mona-lisa-became-a-global-icon/): A closer investigation into Leonardo da Vinci, Napoleon, a daring theft, and the hidden forces that made the world’s most recognizable painting famous. Read more… (PDF)
- [The Cracking of 007](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/the-cracking-of-007/): How Ian Fleming turned James Bond’s glamour into a mask for grief, violence, and a fading imperial dream The great surprise of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels is not that 007 is glamorous, ruthless, or almost impossibly competent. It is that Fleming spends the series quietly dismantling that surface. Behind the dinner jackets, casinos, fast cars, and cold professional nerve is a man being altered—sometimes disfigured—by betrayal, violence, grief, and the demands of serving a fading imperial power. Bond is often remembered as a fixed cultural icon: elegant, dangerous, emotionally guarded, and armed with a license to kill. Yet the […]
- [If U.S.-Cuba Relations Improve, America Would Gain More Than Cigars](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/if-u-s-cuba-relations-improve-america-would-gain-more-than-cigars/): For Americans, Cuba is often treated as a symbol before it is considered a market. In the U.S. imagination, the island still arrives through familiar emblems—vintage cars, revolutionary iconography, rum and cigars—while the economic question remains oddly abstract. That is a mistake. If relations were to improve, the United States would gain more than access to celebrated products. It would gain a nearby outlet for lawful trade, new openings in tourism and hospitality, and a more coherent economic relationship with a neighbor whose best-known exports remain globally desirable even as its domestic economy struggles to sustain them. Read more… (PDF)
- [The Future of Luxury: How Cigars Are Reinventing Tradition](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/the-future-of-luxury-how-cigars-are-reinventing-tradition/): Once a marker of old-world indulgence, the premium cigar is being recast for a more discerning age—one shaped by craftsmanship, provenance, privacy and experience, where heritage is not abandoned but distilled into something quieter, sharper and more contemporary. Read More… (PDF)
- [The Religion of Bottle Age](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/the-religion-of-bottle-age/): How wine culture learned to mistake endurance for transcendence, decline for depth, and ritual for proof Bottle age is one of the last great pieties of wine. It is spoken of with the solemnity usually reserved for inheritance, religion, and old money. A bottle is not simply kept; it is “laid down,” as if storage were already a form of moral seriousness. Time, in this telling, does not merely pass over wine but confers legitimacy upon it. Yet beneath the ceremony lies a less flattering possibility: that much of what wine culture venerates as maturation is simply survival dressed in […]
- [Who Will Be the Next James Bond?](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/who-will-be-the-next-james-bond/): Daniel J. Voelker Delivers a Bold New verdict on Hollywood’s Most Explosive Casting Race The race to become the next James Bond is no longer just movie gossip — it is one of the biggest, most closely watched casting battles in entertainment. Now bestselling author, leading trial attorney, and forensic historian Daniel J. Voelker steps into the fire with a hard-hitting new analysis of the contenders, the franchise pressure, and the choice that could define the future of 007. Read more… (PDF)
- [The Hidden Man Behind Ian Fleming’s “Q” Is Far More Real Than Fans Ever Realized](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/the-hidden-man-behind-ian-flemings-q-is-far-more-real-than-fans-ever-realized/): There is a strong case to be made that Charles Fraser-Smith was the real-life inspiration for Ian Fleming’s Q and the idea of Q Branch. Research into wartime British intelligence records shows that Fleming and Fraser-Smith moved within the same world during the Second World War, when both were connected to British military intelligence and covert operations. Fraser-Smith later described Fleming — then a personal assistant to the head of Naval Intelligence and already known for his imagination — as charming and highly inventive. Fraser-Smith’s work centered on the design of ingenious clandestine devices, the very kind of equipment that […]
- [New Revelations Inside the Mystery of James Bond’s Stolen 1963 Aston Martin DB5:](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/new-revelations-inside-the-mystery-of-james-bonds-stolen-1963-aston-martin-db5-a-crime-and-a-ca/): A Crime and a Car More Elusive Than James Bond Himself Some automobiles become admired—a few become collectible. And then there is the famous white birch Aston Martin DB5, with chassis no. DP/216/1, born in July 1963. This polished silver grand tourer, suited with black Connolly leather, did not merely appear in the James Bond films — it practically swaggered onto the screen, adjusted its cufflinks, and introduced itself before anyone else had a chance. Among movie cars, this DB5 occupies rare territory. It is not simply recognizable; it is legendary.   Read the Full Article (PDF)
- [Dan Voelker acts as judge at American Bar Association’s Negotiations Championships](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/dan-voelker-acts-as-judge-at-american-bar-associations-negotiations-championships/): Dan Voelker just completed acting as a judge in the American Bar Association’s Negotiations Championships as well as its National Appellate Advocacy Championship. Dan considers it an honor to have been asked to judge such prestigious competitions and mentoring some of the finest law students in America. ABAForLawStudents.com: Negotiation Competition… ABAForLawStudents.com: National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC) Moot Court Competition…
- [Dan did a wonderful job for me!](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/dan-did-a-wonderful-job-for-me/): His persistence and patience got the job done. I greatly appreciate it. — Rose Carpenter
- [Voelker Litigation Group wins a reversal in landmark decision on the award of punitive damages in Illinois!](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-case-results/voelker-litigation-group-wins-reversal-landmark-decision-punitive-damages-illinois/): Download the Decision… (PDF) On November 18, 2021, the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois reversed the decision of the Appellate Court to reduce punative damages in the Parillo vs. Doe case from $8 million to $1 million and reinstated the $8 million judgement. Some excerpts from the decision follow: In Circuit Court, Judge Varga characterized the defense’s conduct as “the most audacious attempt to undermine the judicial process which this Court has seen in over twenty-four years.” Judge Varga revisited his conclusion that [Parrillo’s attorneys] abandoned the case: “Did Ms. Muth or Mr. Holstein seek to participate during […]
- [Ill. Justices Urged To Restore Abuse Suit's Slashed $8M Award](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-case-results/illinois-justices-urged-to-restore-abuse-suits-slashed-8-million-award/): By Lauraann Wood An Illinois woman urged the state Supreme Court on Thursday to reinstate a jury’s $8 million punitive damages verdict against an ex-boyfriend who didn’t appear in court to defend himself against her abuse claims at trial, arguing an appellate panel slashed her award against precedent and its own reasoning. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, told Illinois’ justices during oral argument the intermediate court improperly substituted its own judgment for the jury’s when it found her punitive damages award unreasonably excessive and reduced it to $1 million. The panel’s decision contradicts 175 years of Illinois precedent stating […]
- [Dan Voelker of Voelker Litigation opens $100 for 100 Project to benefit essential workers](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/voelker-project-benefits-essential-workers/): Dan Voelker of the Voelker Litigation Group opened the $100 for 100 Project, which allows lawyers and law firms to give back and express appreciation for the essential workers who are working to keep us fed, safe, healthy and everything else during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $100 for one hundred concept is for lawyers and law firms throughout the United States to give back to the essential workers who have so selflessly and tirelessly provided them with essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each donor lawyer or law firm will hand-out 100 $100 dollar bills to those who have helped in their […]
- [You're amazing!](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/youre-amazing/): — Corey G., Investor, Realtor
- [Voelker Represents Bettor in Suit Against FanDuel](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/new-litigation-cases-filed/voelker-litigation-group-represents-bettor-in-suit-against-fanduel/): Dan Voelker of Voelker Litigation Group is representing Andrew Melnick, who brought suit March 9, 2021 against the online sports betting company FanDuel, accusing their gambling app of delaying scores to entice losing bets. For more information, please read the news excerpts below – and check back soon for updates. FanDuel Accused of Delaying App Scores to Entice Losing Bets Peter Hayes, Reporter. March 2, 2021 FanDuel was sued in federal court Tuesday by a user of the gambling app, who says the platform delays real-time scoring data and causes bettors to lose more money. “While purporting to provide its customers with real-time, live sports […]
- [Urgent issue resolved over the weekend - highly recommended!](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/urgent-issue-resolved-over-the-weekend-highly-recommended/): I contacted Dan on an issue that turned out to be urgent. He jumped into gear, took the action we agreed upon over the weekend, and he resolved the issue to my complete and utter satisfaction by Monday. Dan’s name is one I will add to my Rolodex and never forget! Highly recommended!! — Jenny C.
- [Alternative Dispute Resolution During the Pandemic](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-blog/alternative-dispute-resolution-during-pandemic-mediation-services/): Notwithstanding the fact that many Courts around the country are closed indefinitely, there are still a steady stream of disputes that need resolution. In addition to the closure of courts, with current social distancing guidelines in place, it is difficult, to say the least, to effectively communicate and even attempt to resolve a dispute. Jury trials have been postponed indefinitely and judges are reluctant to conduct lengthy evidentiary hearings until the virus is under control or eliminated. Mediation is an alternative But there are effective methods of alternative dispute resolution that are available to the litigant under the current circumstances. […]
- [Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information Are at Risk As a Result of the Pandemic](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-blog/trade-secrets-and-proprietary-information-are-at-risk-as-a-result-of-the-pandemic/): One significant concern to businesses is the risk of inadvertent disclosure of their trade secrets and proprietary information in the wake of the pandemic. When they say that we are currently operating in uncharted waters, this is no understatement. What were once heavily-guarded trade secrets and proprietary information are now spread across the kitchen table and being communicated via unsafe internet connections. This risk of hacking and actual disclosure of the same is significant. Safeguard breakdowns lead to protection lapses Under the law in most jurisdictions, the protection afforded to trade secrets and proprietary information is a function of the […]
- [Employer Liability for COVID-19 Transmission: Yay or Nay?](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-blog/employer-liability-for-covid-19-transmission/): In the current environment, employers are biting their nails in fear of liability claims from their employees who contract COVID-19 in the workplace. Is this a risk? While no appellate court, much less a trial court, has yet to decide this issue, the answer is most likely negative. Follow CDC and OSHA Guidelines This, of course, presumes that, as employer, you maintain proper social distancing within the employee ranks, require protective masks and clothing, as the case may be, and follow generally accepted guidelines issued by the CDC and OSHA. Company Policy on Illness This outcome is also contingent upon, […]
- [Negotiated an extraordinary settlement for us](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/negotiated-an-extraordinary-settlement-for-us/): We hired Dan several years ago to assist us in a tricky situation with an Italian company that we had done business with for over a decade.  Dan was able to negotiate an extraordinary settlement for us after a lengthy mediation.  He was quick on his feet and a pleasure to work with. — Dennis P.
- [Business Interruption Insurance: Savior or Sorrow?](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-blog/business-interruption-insurance-savior-or-sorrow/): Under the current circumstances, business interruption is an on-going reality. Until state and local governments allow businesses to reopen, loss of business and revenue will continue to grow. At the same time, many expenses continue to accrue and must be paid. The issue as it relates to business interruption insurance, though, is whether or not you have a policy of insurance and whether or not there is coverage available to you. The question invariably comes down to the precise language of your policy of insurance. While it may be difficult to imagine a policy that does not provide coverage for […]
- [Class actions ask court to void workers' comp lawsuit loans, order Oasis, E-Z Case Loans to repay borrowers](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/new-litigation-cases-filed/class-actions-workers-comp-lawsuit-predatory-loans-oasis-e-z-case-loans-repay-borrowers/): By Jonathan Bilyk pubished January 8, 2020 Two third-party litigation financing companies have been targeted by class actions, accusing them of “loan sharking” and issuing illegal loans. On Jan. 6, attorney Daniel J. Voelker, of Chicago, filed two lawsuits on behalf of two different named plaintiffs, taking aim at prominent lawsuit financiers Oasis Legal Finance and E-Z Case Loans. The lawsuits center on the lenders’ alleged practices surrounding loans for people pressing workers’ compensation claims for injuries allegedly sustained while on the job. Named plaintiffs include Jami Kaplan, against Oasis, and Dawn Wilczak, against E-Z Case Loans. Oasis and E-Z […]
- [Force Majeure is the Term Du Jour!](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-blog/force-majeure-is-the-term-du-jour/): A force majeure clause in a contract relieves the parties from performing their contractual obligations. Many contracts contain such a provision. Given our current environment of local, state, national and global emergencies as a result of COVID-19, this long-forgotten provision may provide a salvation for a party unable to perform through no fault of her own. Force majeure provisions are frequently drafted to include valid excuses for non-performance in the event of, among other things, a hurricane, tornado, medical epidemic, labor unrest, acts of war or “acts of God.” Such provisions are generally narrowly-construed, meaning that only a listed event […]
- [Impressed by Dan's Trial Skills](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/client-review-impressive-trial-skills/): I first started working with Dan many years ago when I was a young lawyer. I was so impressed by his trial skills that I have retained him every chance I get. — Robert M.
- [The Highest Moral Character and Integrity](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/client-review-highest-moral-character-integrity/): I met Dan years ago. He has consistently assisted us in many legal issues. He is of the highest moral character and integrity. His familiarity with the law and creativity is incredible. — William M.
- [Thoughtful and Creative Legal Assistance](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/client-review-thoughtful-creative-legal-assistance/): Dan has represented me for a number of years. I made a few regretful business decisions and investments. But, Dan has jumped in and recovered my investments. I recommend him to anyone looking for thoughtful and creative legal assistance. — Ingrid A.
- [Got me trust funds I had been denied for over a decade](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/client-review-trust-fund-success/): No one else would touch my case. Mr. Voelker took it and ran with it. He was able to get me the trust funds that I had been denied for over a decade. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of the services of a litigator and trial lawyer. — Scott S.
- [Experience saved our property](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/client-review-experience-saved-our-property/): Our property was at risk, but Dan used his years of experience to win the case. — Meghan P. and Peter P.
- [Years of Experience!](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/years-of-experience/): We thought that our case was dismal, but Dan turned it around and put us in the driver’s seat. He is very good at what he does with years of experience! — Melina D.
- [A miracle - compensation for my harm](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/a-miracle-compensation-for-my-harm/): Dan achieved a miracle in my case, bringing the defendant to justice and convincing a jury of twelve people that I deserved compensation for the harm I had sustained. — Lizz C.
- [Business and financial background valuable](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/business-and-financial-background-valuable/): With his background in business, Mr. Voelker was conversant in the financial aspects of my case. Other lawyers without such a background would have struggled. — Scott B.
- [Swift progress - Made my case a priority.](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/swift-progress-my-case-a-priority/): I didn’t believe that we would be able to make so much progress in my case so swiftly. Dan dropped everything to make me a priority. — Michael P.
- [Successfully brought a long-running dispute to conclusion](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/successfully-brought-a-long-running-dispute-to-conclusion/): Words do not describe how pleased I am with Mr. Voelker’s representation of me. He kept me in the loop at all times and was able to successfully bring a long-running dispute of mine to conclusion. — Dolly D.
- [Dan is the finest attorney I have ever met.](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/dan-is-the-finest-attorney-i-have-ever-met/): He was ferocious in his pursuit of the other side, litigating against them from all sides. He jumped on my case and was able to get me a wonderful settlement. — John R.
- [Wonderful](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/client-review-wonderful-straightforward-no-nonsense/): Working with Mr. Voelker was no less than wonderful. I tried to resolve an issue with a company for 7 months and they kept ignoring me, I hired Dan and from start to finish, I had a settlement in 3 months. He handles everything in a very straightforward no nonsense manner. I could not be more pleased with his service and I will most definitely, without a doubt call him in the future when I need legal help again. — Tammy C
- [Modigliani: New Authentication Projects May Explode Global Collecting Market](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/modigliani-new-authentication-projects-may-explode-global-collecting-market/): by Daniel J. Voelker, forensic historian and art lawyer While fraud and forgery in the art world are not new phenomena, the works of Modigliani may be setting a new bar for a confluence of value-enhancing factors, including scarcity and an inventory of outed fakes that have driven prices to record highs. The caveat on the frenetic market for authentic Modigliani art is the challenge of finding one in the first place. Because the artist’s work is infamous for numerous cases of forgery within the highest circles of the art world, coupled with poor documentation, there were previously believed to […]
- [Voelker Litigation Group Secures $9 Million Jury Verdict in Chicago Women’s Rights Case](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-case-results/voelker-litigation-group-secures-9-million-jury-verdict-in-chicago-womens-rights-case/): UPDATED Sept 28, 2020 CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the space of just one day, a Chicago jury awarded $1,000,000 in compensatory damages and $8,000,000 in punitive damages to a Chicago woman, in her case against a wealthy Chicago insurance executive, for his egregious conduct. The jury of six men and six women deliberated for one hour before returning a unanimous decision, finding the defendant guilty of one count of sexual assault and four counts of assault and battery against the woman. The verdict was reached on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in the Circuit Court of Cook […]
- [The Lawyer Everyone Needs](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/the-lawyer-everyone-needs/): I am absolutely thrilled that I made the decision to hire Mr. Voelker to handle my case. In addition to being very easy to talk to, he is straightforward and has a no nonsense approach. He asked me my thoughts and what I wanted to do, he truly represented ME in every way. I will no doubt use Dan in the future for all of my legal needs and I highly recommend him. — Tammy
- [Outstanding Attorney](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/outstanding-attorney/): I have known Dan Voelker for approximately 18 years. My experience with him is that he is an excellent attorney who has demonstrated how to get to the heart of a matter, create a plan for the case and understand the issues on both sides to prevail for his client. Exceptional attorney in the courtroom.
- [Great lawyer](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/great-lawyer/): Dan Voelker represented me in a personal injury lawsuit about five years. His legal expertise helped me to successfully win the judgment in my favor. To this day I could call upon him for his expertise legal advice in many matters. He is on the top of his game above the vast majority of lawyers in today’s overcrowded legal arena. — John
- [One of my life lines](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/one-of-my-life-lines/): Help save my future against my ex-husband who decided to stop paying me and went up against not only him but the Chicago Police Department to help me get my share of a court-ordered pension while I live in another state he went to court and got the restraining order so that my ex could not run and hide with all the pension and leave me with nothing like I had been living for almost 2 years. I so highly recommend this lawyer he did this for me almost without very little money down and is accepting very little money […]
- [Dan Voelker - One of the good ones](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/litigation-client-reviews-chicago/dan-voelker-one-of-the-good-ones/): I needed legal advice on an issue and Dan listened to my situation and advised me against taking the matter to court, due to cost and high risk of an unsatisfactory outcome. He helped me save money while explaining legalities to me. He cares. I would not hesitate to hire him in a legal matter. He knows his trade and he cares about doing what is right.
- ["It Ain't So, Kid, It Just Ain't So:" History's Apology to "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Charles Comiskey and Chicago's Black Sox](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/it-aint-so-kid-it-just-aint-so-historys-apology-to-shoeless-joe-jackson-charles-comiskey-and-chicagos-black-sox/): In an article written by Dan Voelker, called “a fascinating piece of baseball journalism” by the Wall Street Journal, Voelker exposed the falsehoods that have been perpetuated for almost a century and essentially rewrote the history of the Black Sox scandal of 1919. Utilizing their amazing legal skills and experience in the art of cross-examination, Voelker proved to the world that what had been written about the scandal, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Charles Comiskey is just plain not true. Read Voelker’s article from the Chicago Baseball Muesum website… This piece was written about and reported in major publications throughout the […]
- [Voelker Litigation Group Wins Trial by Proving Forgery with Expert Witness](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-case-results/voelker-litigation-group-wins-trial-by-proving-forgery-with-expert-witness/): Voelker Litigation Group Sales Commission Attorneys won a hotly contested two-day trial in Will County, Illinois for their sales representative client recovering all of the sales commissions the sales representative was owed plus attorney fees. The Defense claimed that it entered into a hold harmless agreement, releasing all of the sales representative’s claims in this action thus our client should get nothing. The Defendant admitted on cross-examination that, had the sales representative not signed this release, the Defendant would owe the sales representative commissions. The sales representative testified he did not sign the release. The Voelker sales commission lawyer retained a […]
- [Will the Real James Bond, please stand up? Voelker on Rubirosa](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/will-the-real-james-bond-please-stand-up-voelker-on-rubirosa/): By Daniel J. Voelker Over the years, many have been named as the inspiration for the fictional James Bond. Or was he fictional at all? The decades long question, asked by many, has been answered: Porfirio Rubirosa or, as he would have more aptly introduced himself, “the name is Rubirosa, Porfirio Rubirosa,” is the real James Bond. Born in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic, in 1909, to a wealthy family, strong, athletic, and, as they say, dark and handsome (not tall, though), “Rubi” (meaning “red rose”), as he was affectionately known, was the person whom Ian Fleming, the British […]
- [Christopher Columbus Lawsuits: A legal assessment](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/christopher-columbus-lawsuits-a-legal-assessment/): Litigators and experienced litigants alike can easily agree on one thing, and probably only one thing, it takes too long, far too long, to resolve disputes. It is not unusual for litigation to take years to resolve, and, in some cases, a decade or more. In some instances, the resolution of a dispute can even outlive a litigant. Litigation is time consuming, frustrating and, at times, exhausting, No one could have echoed this sentiment more sincerely than Christopher Columbus and the generations of his heirs who continue in great number to this day. Born in the Republic of Genoa (now […]
- [Legal Lessons from World’s Longest Running Litigation: The Lawsuits of Christopher Columbus](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-articles-chicago/legal-lessons-from-worlds-longest-running-litigation-the-lawsuits-of-christopher-columbus/): To many, Columbus Day represents an empty mailbox, a parade and a day off from school; but to the heirs of Christopher Columbus, it’s a reminder of their involvement with the world’s longest running litigation: Pleitos Colombinos, or the Columbian Lawsuits. This suit, initiated in the early 1500’s, seeks to recover the riches Columbus felt were denied he and his heirs by the Spanish Crown. According to attorney Daniel Voelker, who has conducted extensive research on the case, it represents a treasure trove of guidance for those involved with contracts. Columbus’ issues began with a contract drawn between himself, King […]
- [Strategic Hotels and Resorts $1.9 million settlement](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-case-results/strategic-hotels-and-resorts-1-9-million-settlement/): After nearly two years of litigation, on October 1, 2015, VLG secured a settlement worth $1,924,324 for our clients’ tortious interference and interference with prospective economic advantage claims against Strategic Hotels and Resorts.
- [$26 million award against Fortune 250 manufacturing firm](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-case-results/26-million-award-against-fortune-250-manufacturing-firm/): We are extremely proud to announce that on February 1, 2013, the United States District Court ruled in favor of Voelker Litigation Group’s client and against a giant Fortune 250 manufacturing company, and awarded a judgment in excess of $26,000,000. Daniel J. Voelker has acted as lead counsel in this matter since the suit was filed several years ago. A true success story!
- [Triton College - favorable trial verdict](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/voelker-litigation-case-results/triton-college-favorable-trial-verdict/): VLG received a very favorable verdict on December 7, 2012, in a case brought by one of its clients against Triton College for services performed for which Triton refused to pay. The case was tried to verdict by Daniel J. Voelker of VLG.

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- [Class Action / Consumer Protection / Multi-District Litigation](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/consumer-protection-class-action-lawyer-chicago/): Class Action Lawyer or Consumer Protection Lawyer Ready to Assert Your Interests at Trial Class actions are lawsuits in which most plaintiffs are passive, while a representative plaintiff pursues a set of claims. In general, these actions are meant to conserve resources and forestall repetitious litigation as well as inconsistent results. At the Voelker Litigation Group, our commercial litigation lawyers defend businesses in Chicago, Cook County, and other Illinois counties that are facing wage and hour and shareholder class actions. We also offer legal representation for a broad range of class action and consumer protection matters, including those that arise […]
- [Legal Malpractice](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/legal-malpractice-lawyers-chicago/): Legal Malpractice Lawyers Assisting Chicago Residents When you go to a lawyer for help, you expect a great degree of care, as you rightly should. Attorney-client relationships are fiduciary in nature. They require that you be able to trust your lawyer and that he or she faithfully executes his or her duties of care. Legal malpractice may occur when an attorney is negligent, fails to pay attention to critical deadlines such as the statute of limitations, or offers advice that damages the client’s interests. However, it does not occur when an attorney behaves prudently, as another reasonable lawyer in the […]
- [Appeals](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/appeals-lawyer-chicago/): Chicago Legal Appeals Lawyer The judicial system does not always produce the right outcome at every step of the process. A lower court simply applies the law as one judge interprets it. Laws can be made, reinterpreted, or changed through the appeals process and decisions. Not all trial lawyers or litigators are also appellate attorneys, which benefit from a broader set of skills. You may need a knowledgeable appeals lawyer who thoroughly understands the laws at issue to work on your appeal of a misguided decision. Challenging an Adverse Decision The Illinois civil court system has three levels: Illinois Circuit […]
- [Labor and Employment Litigation](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/labor-employment-lawyers-chicago/): Labor and Employment Lawyer Protecting the Interests of Businesses in Chicago While employees can help a business grow tremendously, a dispute with a disgruntled employee or labor union can significantly disrupt a company’s daily operations. At the Voelker Litigation Group, our labor and employment lawyers represent employers in Chicago, Cook County, and other Illinois counties. We are familiar with the issues that are often at stake in wage and overtime disputes with the Department of Labor, the enforcement of non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and class action lawsuits. Labor and Employment Litigation in Illinois In the state of Illinois, you can […]
- [Intellectual Property Litigation](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/intellectual-property-lawyers-chicago/): Intellectual Property Lawyer – Helping Businesses Protect Their Ideas For many entrepreneurs, intellectual property is their most valuable asset. Intellectual property includes any intangible property that arises out of mental labor, including inventions and artistic works. Federal and state law protects intellectual property in the form of trade secrets, copyrights, patents, and trademarks. The intellectual property lawyers at the Voelker Litigation Group provide business counseling in the Chicago area and throughout Cook County regarding these matters, as well as related issues such as intellectual property transfers, licensing, internet and e-commerce issues, publicity rights, and unfair competition. Asserting Intellectual Property Rights […]
- [Construction Litigation](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/construction-lawyers-chicago/): Experienced Construction Lawyers Assisting Businesses Construction disputes can threaten business interests and cost those involved significant time and money. Construction litigation can arise out of business operations, compensation, insurance, environmental compliance, defects, regulatory compliance, governmental permits, employee claims, and mechanics liens. Protect Your Rights during a Construction Dispute Many construction disputes result from a contractor or subcontractor’s failure to perform its duties under a contract. In many cases, a failure to perform under the contract is governed by the same laws as other breaches of contract. The court will look at the four corners of the written agreement and interpret […]
- [Real Estate Litigation](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/real-estate-lawyers-chicago/): Real Estate Lawyer – Knowledgeably Representing Chicago Clients For many people, a parcel of real property is their most valuable asset. When someone else’s actions threaten your title to real estate or your property’s value, it may be necessary to commence real estate litigation. Disputes may arise due to the use of breach of sales contracts, breaches of commercial leases, construction contracts, zoning violations, eminent domain, easements, failures to disclose, defects in title, and division among heirs or during a divorce. Breach of Sales Contract In Illinois, most real estate contracts and agreements must be in writing to be valid […]
- [Trust and Estate Litigation](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/wills-trusts-lawyers-chicago/): Wills and Trusts Lawyer Helping Chicago and Residents of other Illinois Cities Protect Their Future Even the most carefully drafted estate planning instrument can be subject to challenge due to unforeseeable events, breaches in duty, and breakdowns in familial relationships. Challenges to Trust and Estate Instruments – Will Contests Some of the most common trust and estate lawsuits are will contests, which are decided based on whether a will is valid. Within six months after a will is admitted to probate in Illinois, an interested person can file a petition to contest its validity. The person contesting the instrument has […]
- [Defending Against Drive-By ADA Lawsuits](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/ada-lawsuit-defense-lawyers-chicago/): ADA Lawsuit Defense Lawyer: Serving Clients in Chicago and other Illinois cities As they focus on the needs of their customers and improvements in their products or services, businesses have become increasingly susceptible to lawsuits for legal violations outside their particular trade. One area of concern to some entities is the growing occurrence of “drive-by” lawsuits involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law enacted to prevent discrimination and provide equal opportunities to individuals with disabilities. In particular, Title III ensures that individuals with disabilities have […]
- [Sales Commission Disputes](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/sales-commission-dispute-lawyers-chicago/): Sales Commission Dispute Lawyer in Chicago and Illinois Many businesses motivate their salespeople through commissions. In a commission-based compensation system, salespeople collect a percentage of their sales or the business’ profits as part of their compensation, and they make more money if they successfully make more sales. Claims Based on Sales Commissions Sometimes, businesses don’t pay salespeople the commissions they have earned and are owed or pay less than they owe. Some businesses use unfair practices such as terminating a sales contract simply to avoid paying commissions. When that happens, an attorney with experience with sales commission conflicts can help […]
- [Partnership Disputes](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/partnership-dispute-lawyers-chicago/): Partnership Dispute Lawyers Assisting Businesses in Chicago Partnerships are one of the oldest forms of business and have certain advantages. However, when partnership disputes arise, talent may be diverted towards resolving the dispute, rather than running the business. Conflicts over misappropriation of business opportunities, embezzlement, fraud, or omissions in the partnership agreement can jeopardize an entity. Any dispute, whether between just two partners or all the partners in a large business, should be handled efficiently. Seeking to Resolve a Conflict between Partners In Illinois, the Uniform Partnership Act governs partnerships. General partnerships are created whenever two or more people agree […]
- [Business Torts](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/business-torts-lawyers-chicago/): Business Torts Lawyers: Legal Guidance for Chicago and Illinois Clients Many social wrongs arise not because of an express agreement but because of certain kinds of interactions. A tort is a civil wrong that causes loss or harm. Some common examples include libel, defamation, fraud and deceptive practices. Common Torts Involving Entities in Illinois Business torts are often complex and arise out of a commercial relationship. They can result in tangible financial harm, as well as intangible harm to goodwill, reputation, and economic interests. Some common business torts include fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, deceptive business practices, trade libel, defamation, […]
- [LLC Member Disputes](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/llc-dispute-lawyers-chicago/): Commercial Litigation Lawyers Assisting with LLC Member Disputes The form of a limited liability company (LLC) gives its owners, known as “members,” more flexibility than the corporate structure as well as some of the same advantages. It also has some of the same benefits offered by partnerships. The LLC form is governed by the Illinois Limited Liability Act, which took effect in 1994. It is not uncommon for disputes between the members of an LLC to get complicated, especially if there has been a failure to observe formalities or to treat the LLC as a separate legal entity. Under state […]
- [Shareholder Disputes](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/shareholder-dispute-lawyers-chicago/): Chicago and Illinois Shareholder Dispute Lawyer Businesses that have more than one owner may, at some point, face a shareholder dispute. What is best for the company may not be what is best for an individual owner, either financially or in terms of the company’s direction. When shareholders have a dispute, this can result in missed opportunities and costs. Some frequent conflicts involve breaches of fiduciary duty, self-dealing, minority shareholder or oppression actions, derivative actions, management compensation, failure to pay dividends, appraisal rights, and unfair buy-out agreements. In many cases, the business and an owner may need to be represented […]
- [Securities Disputes](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/securities-dispute-lawyers-chicago/): Commercial Litigation in Chicago and Illinois – Securities Dispute Lawyer With a new understanding of problems on Wall Street and within the securities industry, investors have begun to take a closer interest in broker activity. As a result, securities disputes are increasingly common throughout the U.S. Although they are frequently resolved through mediation or arbitration, the securities dispute lawyers at the Voelker Litigation Group can help investors resolve these conflicts. Pursuing Resolution of Securities Disputes Most securities disputes revolve around investment losses. Under certain circumstances, these losses may be recovered from a brokerage firm or financial advisor. In many cases, […]
- [Breach of Contract](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/breach-of-contract-lawyers-chicago/): Breach of Contract Lawyers Assisting Businesses in Chicago With Business Disputes When businesses enter into contracts, they often do so to create a measure of security around the provision of goods or services. Contracts typically contain such details as delivery dates, the duration of the agreement, and the quantity and quality of products or services to be provided. Any variance from the terms may cause harm to a non-breaching party. Unfortunately, a breach of contract is a common reason for commercial litigation between entities in Chicago or other Cook County cities. The Voelker Litigation Group has decades of experience litigating […]
- [Commercial Litigation](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/commercial-litigation-lawyers-chicago/): Commercial Litigation Lawyers – Representation for Illinois and Chicago Companies Facing Lawsuits Businesses enter into agreements to provide goods or services to customers or clients in a timely manner. Unfortunately, disputes over these agreements are quite common and may threaten the financial well-being of an entity if it does not have capable legal counsel. Commercial litigation can arise due to a breach of an agreement. There may be a breach of the explicit terms of a contract, or there may be a breach of a fiduciary duty that arises out of a special relationship. Other lawsuits arise out of business […]
- [Litigation Practice Areas](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/business-litigation-lawyers-chicago/): Business Litigation Lawyers Helping Commercial and Individual Clients The Voelker Litigation Group provides aggressive, thorough representation for clients in Illinois and the Chicago area who are involved in commercial litigation and many other forms of disputes. Our business litigation lawyers are familiar with the issues that may arise from trust and estate litigation, real estate and construction disputes, intellectual property litigation, class actions, appeals, and legal malpractice. In virtually any situation, it protects your business over the long term to have an experienced attorney on your side when you are battling through a dispute. Using legal knowledge and skill, as […]
- [Why We Win Business Litigation Cases](https://voelkerlitigationgroup.com/why-we-win-business-litigation-cases-chicago/): Voelker Litigation was formed in 2010 by Dan Voelker, who has been litigating and trying cases since 1985. Here’s why we win business litigation cases: Our Mission It is the mission of the Voelker Litigation Group to provide its clients with the same high-quality legal services and legal talent offered by the largest and most prestigious firms, but at more competitive rates. Why We Win Business Litigation Cases Experienced Trial Lawyers The Voelker Litigation Group is a firm of trial lawyers. We litigate every case with the goal of achieving the highest degree of success for our clients. We will […]
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