Practice Areas

IFMK Law (IFMK) offers a range of General Liability Defense services for both public entities and private clients in Illinois and throughout the Midwest. In this practice area, there are some standard approaches to similar types of claims cases, and there are claims that require attorneys with specific training and trial experience. During an engagement we assess the particular need and our Defense attorneys support our clients from the beginning of a claim through resolution. We also provide advisory services to help reduce risk and mitigate further potential losses. IFMK ‘s Trial Defense Litigation practice is divided into four different practice areas, under the heading of General Liability Defense.

IFMK Law (IFMK) Workers' Compensation Defense practice defends companies throughout the Midwest. We advise and represent businesses from the initial notice of a Workers’ Compensation claim through arbitration and settlement and defend businesses facing general liability lawsuits.

IFMK Law (IFMK) Employment Law Defense attorneys are highly regarded in Illinois for defense, counsel, and training employees and management on all aspects of Illinois employment law affecting client business operations. They defend employment claims pending in the EEOC, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights, and in state and federal court.

IFMK Law (IFMK) attorneys counsel public entities on the requirements of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 ILCS 140) and Illinois Open Meetings Act (OMA) (5 ILCS 120/1). We also defend clients in cases alleging FOIA and OMA violations.

IFMK Law (IFMK) Commercial Litigation practice represents small and mid-sized businesses and individuals in contract and business disputes. Our attorneys have professional credentials, training, and experience in mediations, arbitrations, bench and jury trials, and appeals.

IFMK Law (IFMK) maintains ongoing relationships with our clients beyond litigating claims. We also provide legal counseling and education services to help all of our clients strategically reduce risk and mitigate potential losses. Our attorneys and business partners provide ongoing support to both our public sector and private clients on matters of law enforcement, loss reduction, mandatory Illinois sexual harassment training, Medicare Second Payer Legal, and Medicare Set Aside (MSA) funding services.

IFMK Law (IFMK) Medicare Second Payer (MSP) Compliance practice protects clients that are parties to claims involving workers’ compensation, tort injury liability, and no-fault injury liability, pursuant to federal MSP laws. We provide early and thorough investigation and trial preparation in cases where our clients are mandated to take action to ensure that Medicare does not pay for medical bills related to a covered injury case.

IFMK Law (IFMK) Governmental Entity Defense practice provides representation of public entities (counties, townships, municipalities, school districts, park districts, etc.), public officials and employees in a wide array of claims arising out of the day-to-day operations of government. Our attorneys have experience litigating claims in both state and federal court throughout all phases of litigation.

IFMK Law (IFMK) Law Enforcement and Public Safety Practice defends and represents law enforcement officers and officials, first responders, and other public safety professionals. Our cases include civil rights disputes, constitutional actions, police misconduct allegations, and personal injury lawsuits.

IFMK Law (IFMK) Jail and Corrections Defense practice is dedicated specifically to defending law enforcement and jail personnel.