Author Index Terrence J. Lavin

Illinois courts are still struggling to determine the plaintiff's proper burden of proving proximate cause in "lost chance" cases.

The authors argue that following the federal approach would produce a better-informed jury.

How to find and use physicians and other medical witnesses.

From a purely personal perspective, it is difficult indeed to try to summarize the highlights of my year as your ISBA President. 

As your ISBA president, I have been traveling the state speaking to lawyers about the pleasures and the pitfalls of practicing law in Illinois.

The temporary custodian of the office of ISBA president never exactly knows what issues and challenges will surface during his/her year at the helm. 

Americans are great about celebrating anniversaries. We celebrate the anniversary of heroic or tragic national events. 

The life of your bar president is chockablock with speeches, bar meetings, award ceremonies, and dinner banquets.

One of the plums of this position as the president of your Illinois State Bar Association is the opportunity to speak to newly admitted attorneys at the swearing-in ceremony conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court.

The need for civility is one of those constant issues that seem to plague the legal profession. 

In the months before I assumed the presidency of your Illinois State Bar Association.

Behind every accomplished lawyer is a great mentor. I had Phil Corboy, who was mentored by Jim Dooley.

As I embark on this wonderful journey as your president, I find myself constantly thinking about the people who helped me get to this lofty position.

A trial lawyer's guide to effectively examining experts and plaintiffs.

Rule 213 pointers for med-mal lawyers.

Experts: should you find one and how?