Burton A. Padove

I have been practicing law for 28 years and am licensed in Indiana and Illinois. I am a people lawyer representing clients and helping them in their day to day legal needs throughout Indiana and Illinois. I also have clients across the country. I am a leading contributor each month to WWW. LAW GURU.COM where over 100,000 people have viewed my answers to various legal questions.

Presently I am assisting a number of victims who have suffered side effects from drug medications such as Avandia, Levaquin and Yaz. Sometimes that means suing the drug manufacturers, other times, the doctor who should not have precribed the medication.

Additionally, I have devoted a good part of my practice in the last year to defending foreclosure suits.

I am available to consult with you for any legal problem and welcome the opportunity to provide help.

• Personal Injury
• Business Law
• Divorce
• Family Law
• Medical Malpractice
• Real Estate Law

• Car Accidents

• Free Consultation

Illinois

Since 1981

Indiana

Since 1988

Padove Law

Current

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

J.D.

1981

Loyola University Chicago

B.A. | Political Science & History

Indiana State Bar

Member

Current

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Lake County Bara Association

Director

Current

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Current

American Association for Justice

Member

Current

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Illinois Trial Lawyers Journal

Q. Four college students drove on the highway going the same speed. Traffic got backed up, and there was an accident

1 February 2014

A: More facts will be needed before this question can be an swerved.

Q. How long does it take a malpractice lawsuit take?

1 February 2014

A: Generally speaking, you are talking years. Indiana has a two part system. The first requires that a case be presented to a Medical Review Panel. That process can take over a year. after that process is completed, then you can file a suit in court. Generally, that can take two years or longer.

Q. Can i file a lawsuit for mc donalds if i didnt break anything

1 February 2014

A: Yes, as long as you suffered some injury caused bu McDonalds breaching a duty of care to you.

Q. If I have been seperated from my husband for five years are we legally divorced by Indiana law

1 February 2014

A: No.

Q. How do I legally change back to my maiden name after the devorse if I did not ask for iit at the time of the devorse?

31 January 2014

A: You need to file a new case with a petition to change your name.

Q. I am visiting someone in their home. They fall. Do I have any liability?

11 December 2011

A: Based on the information provided, no.

Q. Just purchased a home.Keys provided at closing didn't work. Had to hire locksmith to get in.Should seller reimburse me?

11 December 2011

A: Yes.

Q. I want to appeal my Real Estate Assesment. Any advise? How to find an atty??

11 December 2011

A: Check with your local bar association. Many of them have case type specific referral services.

Q. How do i file a suit against the majestic star casino

31 July 2011

A: I am sorry to hear about your experience and hope that you are making a fast recovery. There is no law that requires them to keep the recording. I have handled cases against the Majestic Star Casino and I know that it is imperative that you hire counsel right away to make sure that the recording of what happened is preserved. there is case law concerning protecting victims such as yourself against criminal attacks and it is cerainly possible that you will be entitled to compensation for your losses.