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Articles From Jamie L. Bas

Guard your reputation By Jamie L. Bas Young Lawyers Division, October 2009  A lawyer’s word, contrary to numerous bad lawyer jokes, is one of his most valuable assets.
Whose side are you on? By Jamie L. Bas Young Lawyers Division, December 2008 Like everyone, I had an image of what I thought my life would be like when I became a lawyer.
Don’t get pushed around By Jamie L. Bas Young Lawyers Division, August 2007 First-year associates dream of the day that they can take their first deposition and obtain the shocking confessions that the partners of their firms seem to obtain without any effort.
Statute of Limitations for minors in legal malpractice clarified By Jamie L. Bas Young Lawyers Division, December 2006 Determining the appropriate statute of limitations is one of the first steps any lawyer does when evaluating a cause of action.
Playing by the rules has its advantages By Jamie L. Bas Young Lawyers Division, October 2006 If you go through your mail and find a document called a Request to Admit Facts, make sure you carefully read Illinois Supreme Court Rule 216, which governs this document.
How to use the Respondent in Discovery statute to your advantage By Jamie L. Bas Young Lawyers Division, April 2006 One helpful statute that many young lawyers may not be aware of is the respondent in discovery statute, located at 735 ILCS 5/2-402.

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