Let's Get Legal

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal:

Segment 1: Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending legal stories and what the founding fathers would think of our current legal system. Plus, the trump immunity decision, bribery, and a January 6th case. For more information, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call (312) 380-6559 for Mike’s direct line.

Segment 2: Constitution Expert David Shestokas joins Jon Hansen to discuss U.S. history. You can find out more about David’s books right HERE.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer and Co-founder of Conti & Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener questions. The two talk about what happens to your PTO if your workplace files for bankruptcy, being fired during medical leave, and severance packages after resigning. For more information, call 312-332-7800.

Matthew J. Goldstein of Wallace Miller joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss predatory lending. Matthew shares his journey from starting a mock trial team in high school to working at Wallace Miller and focusing on class action, consumer protection, and antitrust litigation. Matthew and Jon also talk about how lenders are preying on people and the interest rates they’re charging. For more information, visit www.wallacemiller.com or call 312-261-6193 for a free consultation.

Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. The two talk about the death of Federal Court Judge Leinenweber, the federal sentencing process of Ed Burke, and what the prosecutors and defense lawyers have argued about his sentence.

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss if leaving your child home alone is legal in the state. Plus, the mandate in which DCFS must report newborn babies’ positive toxicology screens to the police might be removed. Audriana and Jon discuss what the bill hopes to achieve with that proposal. For more information, visit www.andersonaa.com or contact the Chicago metro area criminal defense attorneys at Anderson Attorneys & Advisors by calling 630-877-5800.

Mesothelioma, lung cancer from asbestos exposure, asbestosis, and other personal injury cases, are the cases that Vogelzang Law is helping people with. Nicholas Vogelzang of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss how he started the law firm and the types of cases he’s seen. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of your lungs caused by asbestos exposure. The two also talk about the dangers of talc and baby powder. For more information, call (312) 466-1669

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Elder law attorney Kerry Peck from Peck Ritchey joins Jon Hansen to answer all your questions about how Alzheimer’s can impact financial decisions as you age and the importance of planning. Kerry also answers listener questions.

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss the ruling in the case of a DCFS worker who will serve six months in jail after the death of 5-year-old AJ Freund.

Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about what’s next in the case of former President Donald Trump. Jon and Michael discuss if the Supreme Court could get involved, the time that an appeal could take, and what made this New York case a felony.

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan, of Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about discrimination in the workplace. Patrick explains what employers can terminate you for, if there’s protection for political speech at private employers, and more!