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

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Business Law

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

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water 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

1% Solution

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

February 1, 2014

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

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

February 1, 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

February 1, 2014

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