Let's Get Legal

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss all manners of trusts, power of attorney, and answers questions from texters and callers. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss some of the biggest legal stories in the news this week as they debate favorite baseball teams. Plus, he talks prom, why he defends criminals instead of prosecuting them, and answers questions from listeners. To find more information about how Attorney Leonard can help you, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or […]

Julie Herrera from the Law Office of Julie O. Herrera joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about employment law. Julie talks about FMLA, retaliation, and sexual harassment allegations in the workplace. For more information, visit julieoherrera.com or call 312-479-3014.

How is debt handled when you die? John Heggie of Heggie Law Firm joins Jon Hansen to discuss where the debt goes and who ultimately pays it. Plus, the two chat about passing property down to your kids and whether a trust affects the homestead exemption on houses.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about what’s trending in employment law. Patrick talks about how the Illinois Supreme Court is expanding compensable pre‑ and post‑shift time. The two break down what this means for workers and more. To learn more about how Patrick […]

Joe Vito, Personal Injury Attorney at Vito & Dollenmaier Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about his journey to becoming a personal injury attorney. Joe shares what his law firm specializes in, the importance of reporting your injuries immediately, and how photos can hinder or help your case. To arrange a free […]

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss AI-generated work and whether or not people should be able to copyright their creations. Erin also talks about a case of a man using AI to create music and bots to stream it. For more information, call 312-994-2424.

Jason Mazzone is a professor at the University of Illinois and the Director of the Illinois Program in Constitutional Theory, History, and Law. He joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to break down how the Supreme Court makes decisions, how the emergency docket works, and how the court has decided national issues quickly and […]

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the bill designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. The two also talk about redistricting for votes and the possibility of taxing the rich in Illinois. To read more of Ben’s stories, visit capitolnewsillinois.com/news.

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal. As a real estate tax attorney, Caren shares what the process is like of helping clients reduce their property taxes in Cook County. To learn more, visit gertnerandgertnerltd.com or call 312-782-9222.

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. Also joining the team is retired Judge Patrick J. Sherlock, who will discuss his time on the bench and how he approached every case. For more information on Leonard Trial Lawyers, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call 312-872-8495. […]

Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss how your spouse might not automatically inherit what’s yours after you pass. The two talk about the importance of having a will or a trust and how not having one can negatively impact you. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can […]

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Let’s Get Legal to discuss estimated taxes, 1099 workers, and answer listener questions. Visit fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649 for more information. Stevens book, Fight Back Now – Freedom Through Preparation and 1099 Reporting – A Professional Guide, is available […]

Mike Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney 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 the NCAA, AI policy in schools, and more. Mike talks about a case he worked on where the charge was making a true threat. Plus, Patrick talked about […]

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal. With South Suburb residents facing reassessment in 2026, Caren discusses appealing property taxes and reveals that roughly 80% of appeals result in a reduction. She also walks through senior exemptions and answers listener questions about what to do […]

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss name and likeness rights. Using Frank Thomas’s lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox over jersey sales as a jumping-off point, Erin breaks down who owns your name and likeness and why you don’t have to be a celebrity to protect it. For […]

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. Millie breaks down how probate works, what a trust does, and more! She also shares timely advice on digital asset planning including how to set up legacy contacts on your phone, email, and […]

Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Mike talks about a case he worked on that resulted in a not-guilty verdict on all counts.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. Millie breaks down how probate works, what a trust does, and more! For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss all things employment law. Patrick talks about the cases that he’s bringing forward for discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. He also talks about unfair vs illegal treatment. To learn more about how Patrick can help you, call him at 1-312-332-7800 or visit […]

Criminal defense lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Michael talks Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in a social media addiction trial, the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariffs and dive into this date in history.

Don McGarrah, attorney and partner at McCready Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Don discusses personal injury cases and the general steps people can take to determine whether they have a case. For more information, visit McCready Law.

Juli Gumina of the STG Divorce Law Firm joins Jon Hansen to discuss whether Valentine’s Day is a time when people start thinking about divorce. Juli also talks about when the ideal time to call a divorce lawyer is, and a celebrity couple doing a divorce the right way. To learn more about what the […]

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal. Caren discusses appealing property taxes and the percentage of people who receive a reduction. Plus, she answers listeners’ questions about how to lower their taxes if they are 65 or older and combine PIN […]

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss a case of parents being reported to DFCS after letting their 6-year-old child scooter outside alone. For more information, visit andersonaa.com.

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what you need to know for the upcoming tax season. Plus, Steve talks about 1099 forms, W-4S, and new additions to documents. Go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the ruling in the murder-for-hire case involving a Chicago man and ICE Commander Gregory Bovino. Joining them is Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan to talk about the latest employment news. The trio answer listener questions about retirement payouts, […]

Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss how the beginning of the year is a great time get organized and focus on your estate. John also answers listeners’ questions about moving across state lines, legal name changes, and modular homes. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help […]

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen to discuss 1099s and starting your own business. Plus, he talks about his new book, 1099 Reporting: A Professional Guide, and his upcoming book, Fight Back Now: Freedom Through Preparation. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, […]

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan join Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. They discuss the Supreme Court, the differences between civil and criminal trials, and more. Plus, the trio answers listeners’ legal questions. Reach Michael Leonard at 312-380-6559 or Patrick Dolan at […]

NewsNation's National Security Contributor Lt. General Richard Newton joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to share details surrounding the recent attack on Venezuela.

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Listen in while Ben and Jon dive into some of the new laws we will see being implemented in 2026. Ben and Jon also discuss their thoughts on the Chicago Bears […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the new law, which takes effect starting September 2026, that allows adults with a terminal illness to take their own lives. Jon and Michael also discuss the increase in college cases. For more information on Leonard Trial Lawyers, call […]

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeff answers whether you can work while your SSI/SSDI case is pending and answers listener questions. For more information, call 312-431-1000.

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Caren talks about how Cook County determines assessed value, how and when to file an assessment appeal, and more! For more information, visit gertnerandgertnerltd.com or call 312-782-9222.

Sadie Rose, Vogelzang Law's bankruptcy team's supervising attorney, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss representing clients with asbestos-related diseases. Sadie and Jon discuss the Depo-Provera lawsuit and the injectable contraceptive, which has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors. Sadie discusses how the manufacturer failed to warn people about the […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss updates on the 7th Circuit Appellate Court and Judge Sara Ellis. The court has temporarily blocked a preliminary injunction handed down by federal Judge Sara Ellis, which restricted how often agents could deploy chemical agents against protesters. Plus, the two discuss other trending […]

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses what was in the transportation bill, from funding to the addition of coordinated schedules. Plus, Ben shares what he’ll be keeping his eye on, like immigration updates and fallout from the government shutdown. […]

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join Jon Hansen to answer all listeners' legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss ICE raids in Chicago, data breaches, and interviewing for jobs via video questions.

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeff Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and SSI. Jeff also discusses autism, cancer, and whether caregivers qualify for benefits. To reach Jeff, call 312-431-1000 or visit www.rabinsslaw.com.

Kevin P. Durkin, Personal Injury Attorney and Partner at Clifford Law Offices, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the upcoming trial for the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 jet in Ethiopia. For more information on Clifford Law Offices, visit www.cliffordlaw.com.

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving fake negative reviews online to opinion dating boards, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben breaks down the latest in funding public transportation and the veto session at the end of the month. The two also discuss JB Pritzker taxes and more. For more reporting by Ben, visit capitolnewsillinois.com.

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 the 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty program. For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.

Susan Dawson, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss representing small business owners and the importance of estate planning before it’s crunch time. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving online reviews, posting to social media, and answering listener questions, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeffrey answers listener questions about pensions and more! For more information, call 312-431-1000.

Criminal defense lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Michael talks about Taylor Swift’s possible deposition in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case, the current state of the death penalty, what’s next for the Menendez Brothers, and more.

Rae Kaplan, student loan attorney at Kaplan Law Firm, joins Jon Hansen to highlight the new student loan rules that will affect both students and parents. Rae explains Parent PLUS loans and the benefit of being enrolled in IBR.

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses the upcoming fall legislative session, the governor’s race, cash bail, and other issues that affect Illinois residents.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on this Labor Day weekend to discuss employment law. Patrick answers listener questions about furlough, arbitration agreements, and being put on administrative leave. Additionally, they discuss labor unions’ workplace protections and the benefits of taking days off.