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A must-have for all civil litigators. From Dog Bite to Divorce! Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213(f) & (g) applies to all civil litigation in Illinois. It governs the procedure for identifying trial witnesses and disclosing their proposed testimony.  The ISBA is excited to offer this update of our popular Supreme Court Rule 213(f) & (g) - Quick Reference Guide, last published in 2002. The Guide is a useful tool for quickly learning the law under Rule 213(f) & (g). It reviews all of the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Court decisions to date concerning Supreme Court Rule 213(f) & (g). In addition to a summary, the Guide organizes the propositions for which the cases stand by topics that can be quickly referenced during argument on a motion in limine or motion to bar opinion witnesses. As every litigator knows, the heart and soul of every case is presented through the witnesses who testify. Accordingly, being able to raise and respond to Rule 213(f) & (g) objections is an essential trial skill. This Guide is designed to help the litigator do just that! Written by Paul O. Watkiss, the Guide is published in a uniquely useful format and makes clear the pitfalls of ignoring its nuances.

The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of June 2011 ISBA helped people in need of legal services find lawyers.

As a benefit to ISBA members, Dell has a special offer on computer products in July. A $75 off coupon is attached. As a reminder, the member purchase program allows your members to:

• Save up to 30% on personal purchases.
• 10% off Dell Mobility purchases
• Dell financing available to qualified customers.

Always reach a live person Monday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. at (877) 587-3355.

The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of March 2011, ISBA helped people in need of legal services find lawyers in the following areas:

• Administrative Law - 10
• Animal Law - 6
• Bankruptcy - 15
• Business Law - 16
• Civil Disputes - 54
• Civil Rights - 30
• Collection - 32
• Consumer Protection - 16
• Contracts – 9
• Criminal Law - 58
• Education Law - 11
• Employment Law - 78
• Estate/Probate Law - 21
• Family - 148
• Government Benefits -14
• Health Law - 8
• Immigration - 3
• Insurance Disputes - 8
• Intellectual Property - 4
• Municipal Law - 11
• Personal Injury - 103
• Real Estate - 31
• Social Security - 17
• Tax - 7
• Workers Compensation - 11

These numbers do not include additional referrals made through the online Lawyer Finder service. Want to be part of the ISBA Lawyer Finder Service?  Call (800) 252-8908 and ask for the Legal Department, or visit www.illinoislawyerfinder.com Clients should call (800) 922-8757.