Looking at various topics through a legal lens, Let’s Get Legal powered by Illinois State Bar Association leans on local, prominent attorneys and experts to broadcast an entertaining and engaging weekly legal radio show.
Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two break down the arrest of Wisconsin County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. Mike and Jon also talk about the hours that go into a trial and the topic of unsolved cases. For more information about Michael Leonard, visit leonardtriallawyers.com.
Cindy Buys, Professor of Law and Director of International Law Programs at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the Supreme Court case involving a Venezuelan man who might be deported by the Trump Administration. Listen in while Professor Buys breaks down the details surrounding this news […]
Millie Palmer of Navigant Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to share real-life experiences that highlight the importance of estate planning. Listen in while Millie discusses estate planning from both the perspective of establishing the estate and next of kin. She and Jon dive in to all the issues that can arise from […]
Mike Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen to answer all listeners’ legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss class action lawsuits, Governor JB Pritzker’s Paid Leave Act, whistleblower settlements, and many other legal topics.
Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss estate planning. Mildred talks to listeners about receiving inheritance letters after people have passed, what it means to fund a trust, and switching lawyers after creating a will or trust. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a […]
Jon Hansen is joined by lawyers Patrick Dolan and Michael Leonard on this airing of Let’s Get Legal! Patrick Dolan, an employment lawyer at Conti & Dolan, discusses leaving a job, unlimited PTO, and getting fired while on maternity leave. Michael Leonard, a trial lawyer at Leonard Trial Lawyers, discusses the credibility of an alibi witness […]
Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to answer listeners' legal questions and trending legal news. Michael covers the case of Patrick Daley Thompson, former 11th Ward Alderman. Plus, the two discuss written orders and oral orders from judges.
Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois joins Dane Neal on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the end of reimbursements for Illinois food programs.
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's request to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid, what happens now? Criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard joins Dane Neal, in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest Supreme Court news.
An investigation by ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois discovered that children were being mistreated and neglected while being homeschooled. State Representative and Chair of the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee in the Illinois House, Terra Costa Howard, joins Dane Neal for Let’s Gel Legal. The two discuss homeschooling and the new bill that hopes to protect children’s […]
Michelle T. Pawlowski, Litigation Associate Attorney at Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal! Michelle and Jon talk about the development of mesothelioma, lawsuits after death, and take calls from listeners who worked with asbestos and developed lung damage. For more information, call (312) 466-1669.
IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal. The two discuss estimated taxes, important approaching deadlines and more! For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.
Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss estate planning. Woman-owned and operated, the team handles everything from business law to wills, trusts, and estate administration. Millie talks about HIPAA authorization, consultations, and their payment plan option to help as many people as possible. For […]
On this airing of Let's Get Legal, Employment Lawyer Partick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard join Jon Hansen. It's a legal grab bag, and listeners call in with questions. Segment 1: Michael Leonard and Jon discuss governors’ ability to remove mayors from office and the Eric Adams case. Segment 2: Patrick Dolan discusses DOGE and many federal […]
Christian Luciano Santiago of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss mesothelioma and companies knowingly exposing employees to it. The two discuss worker training at companies for handling asbestos and answer listener questions about exposure and litigation. For more information, call (312) 466-1669.
Criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss Michael Madigan being convicted of 10 counts of corruption and how his age will affect his jail time. Michael Leonard also gives his opinion on the resignations of seven New York prosecutors.
IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss 1099 forms, IRS agents, and Steven’s opinion on abolishing the IRS. For more information Steven, visit fightbacknow.com.
Employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss buyouts, benefits, and whether companies can fulfill promises made when they are offered. Plus, Patrick answers listener questions about company restructuring, work phones, and more!
On this airing of Let's Get Legal, criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen. The two talk about the Super Bowl Shuffle, the latest OJ Simpson documentary, Michael Madigan trial updates, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. For more information about Michael Leonard, visit leonardtriallawyers.com
Criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the Mike Madigan trial as the jury breaks for the weekend. Michael Leonard also explains how a closing argument works and gives his pre-trial rituals.
Bob Clifford, the founder of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, joins host Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss plane crash investigation and procedures. Bob shares what questions might be asked in the cases and the importance of giving families a voice. For a free consultation, call (312) 625-6192.
Law Professor Jason Mazzone of the University of Illinois joins Jon Hasen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the TikTok ban. Is the ban a violation of the First Amendment? Jon and Professor Mazzone discuss companies sharing consumer information, the Supreme Court’s 9-0 decision about upholding the ban, and more.
Wyatt Berkover, Attorney at Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss asbestos exposure and his most memorable cases. With over 20 years of mesothelioma and asbestos litigation experience, Vogelzang Law can help you with your case. For more information, call 312-466-1669.
Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Michael and Jon talk about cross-examinations, Cook County courts, and jury information. For more about Leonard Trial Lawyers, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com.
Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Michael talks about Madigan taking the stand at trial and predicts what the verdict will be. Plus, the two talk about bullying in the legal profession.
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Do you owe your company a two-week notice? Jon and Patrick discuss this topic and more! To request a consultation, call 312-332-7800 or visit www.contidolanlaw.com
Professor Cindy Buys of the School of Law at Southern Illinois University joins WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen to discuss current issues regarding immigration. Cindy and Jon talk about birthright citizenship, deportation proceedings, the effect of a new administration on immigration, and much more.
Criminal defense attorney Mike Leonard joins WGN’s Jon Hansen to ask WGN listeners questions about trials they have served on as a juror. Mike also comments on the details and sequence of events that typically take place in particular cases.
IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to give tax advice for those who are self-employed and those who are business owners. Additionally, he answers texts and calls from WGN Radio listeners.
Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss new laws coming in 2025, and how the implementation of new laws can affect how law enforcement and attorneys handle legal situations. Some of these new laws have to do with pay transparency, canceling gym memberships, and landlord retaliation.
Order in the court! Jon Hansen is the judge for the trial of the Home Alone parents. Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, Patrick Dolan, is the prosecutor. Trial Lawyer of Leonard Trial Lawyers. Michael Leonard is the Defendant for Kevin McCallister’s parents. Are they guilty or not guilty?
Attorney Audriana Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest changes in the SAFE-T Act. The two break down how prosecutors must now seek a pre-trial detention for anyone who is accused of certain crimes. To learn more about how Attorney Audriana Anderson can help you, visit www.andersonaa.com/.
Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to answer listeners' legal questions and discuss the latest trending legal news. Michael and Jon discuss the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny for fatally choking a subway passenger.
Nicholas Vogelzang of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss why Illinois is important to asbestos litigation and why there are so many cases tried here. For more information, call (312) 466-1669.
Juli Gumina and Raiford Palmer of the STG Divorce Law Firm joined Let’s Get Legal to discuss divorce during the holiday season. Raiford and Juli advise on what couples should be doing if they are considering getting a divorce in the next few weeks.
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest employment news. Patrick shares new Illinois state laws like the Digital Voice and Protection Act, and they discuss transparency in Illinois job postings.
On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Jon Hansen is joined by Alan Brownstein, a nationally recognized Constitutional Law scholar who teaches Constitutional Law, Law and Religion, and Torts at UC Davis School of Law. The two talk about why religion is in the First Amendment and the history of that decision.
IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. They discuss how the IRS has changed how it operates with new technology.
Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to talk about the latest trending legal stories. What’s next for the court cases of Donald Trump after the election? How do judges get elected? Michael answers these questions and more! For more information, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call 312-872-0091
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest employee news. Patrick talks about filing a claim with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, accrued PTO, and what laid-off employees can do if their former company does not reply to questions regarding the layoff.
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the closure of the PepsiCo plant in Chicago. Patrick explains how the WARN Act works and also discusses protected categories in the workplace.
Jon Hansen is joined by Patrick Dolan, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, and Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, to take calls and answer listener questions regarding a wide array of subjects, including the Menendez brothers sentencing, getting fired over health reasons and more!
Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the TikTok lawsuit from Illinois and other states. For more information, visit www.andersonaa.com or call 630-877-5800 to contact the Chicago metro area criminal defense attorneys at Anderson Attorneys & Advisors.
On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Host Jon Hansen is joined by three guests to discuss the latest legal news. Segment 1: Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the jury selection for Michael Madigan’s trial, how lawyers choose jurors for their case, and how much jurors are paid for […]
Attorney Kristina J. Anderson from Wallace Miller joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss her journey to the law firm. Kristina also talked to Jon about how Depakote exposure during pregnancy has been linked to autism and ADHD. For more information, visit www.wallacemiller.com or call 312-261-6193. Wallace Miller is currently accepting clients for […]
IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss filing beneficial ownership information reports and how the federal Corporate Transparency Act affects condo board members. For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.
Trial lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest trending legal stories. He discusses settlement conferences, jury selection in the Michael Madigan trial, and how jurors are selected. For more information, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call 312-872-0091
Jon Hansen, host of Let's Get Legal, is joined by attorney Audrey Anderson to discuss what to do if The Department of Children and Family Services shows up to your house. Does it always mean that you have done something wrong? Listen to learn more. For more information, visit andersonaa.com or call 630-877-5800.
Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan team up for this week on Let’s Get Legal! The trio discusses noncompete contracts, bribery cases after the Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor, worker’s compensation, and more.
Christian Luciano Santiago of Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to talk about asbestos and its uses that people might’ve not known about. Christian explains how exposure could have happened through one’s household, automobiles, and construction sites. For more information, call (312) 466-1669.
Jessica Wieczorkiewicz, attorney at Wallace Miller, joins Jon Hansen to discuss paraquat. Jessica breaks down cases where the pesticide has been linked to Parkinson's disease and the two also discuss who may be eligible to participate in the litigation. For a free consultation, call 312-626-9760 or visit www.wallacemiller.com
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