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Looking at various topics through a legal lens, Let’s Get Legal powered by Illinois State Bar Association leans on local, prominent attorneys and experts to broadcast an entertaining and engaging weekly legal radio show

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Looking at various topics through a legal lens, Let’s Get Legal powered by Illinois State Bar Association leans on local, prominent attorneys and experts to broadcast an entertaining and engaging weekly legal radio show

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English


Episodes

Michael Leonard discusses grand jurors and the latest updates on the former president’s case

3/27/2023
Mike Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about the latest cases in the news. The two discuss updates on former President Trump’s case and preparation for grand juries asking questions.

Duration:00:27:41

Attorney Neal Gainsberg discusses unexpected charges at the doctor’s office

3/25/2023
Neal Gainsberg of Gainsberg Law joined Let’s Get Legal host, Jon Hansen to talk about unexpected charges at the doctor’s office. Neal talks about the importance of keeping track of your health insurance company and doctor’s office for proper coding to get accurate charges on your bill.

Duration:00:30:50

The ComEd 4 trial with Michael Leonard

3/19/2023
Criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard joins Let’s Get Legal to talk about the ComEd 4 trial. Mike and Jon discuss getting unbiased jurors and the publicity that the case is getting. Plus, attorney-client privilege, protected documents, and more. Visit leonardtriallawyers.com for more info

Duration:00:15:47

Orders of protection and reasons why people file them

3/19/2023
Defense attorney Audrey Anderson joins Let’s Get Legal to discuss orders of protection. Jon Hansen and Audrey talk about how orders of protection can be issued and the cases that she’s seen and helped with. Plus, Jon and Audrey also have a quick chat about video recording at self-checkout. For more information, visit www.andersonaa.com

Duration:00:14:49

Including your small business in your personal taxes

3/12/2023
IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC joins host Jon Hansen to talk about small business owners and how side hustles have turned into jobs. If you have any questions for Steven, call (312) 664-6649 or visit fightbacknow.com for more information.

Duration:00:31:53

Silicon Valley Bank collapse explained with U of I professor

3/12/2023
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign law professor Robert M. Lawless joins Let’s Get Legal to break down the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

Duration:00:15:30

Estate planning attorney John Heggie goes back to the basics and explains wills, trusts, and naming beneficiaries

3/4/2023
Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen about estate planning. Heggie answers listener questions and discusses the importance of naming beneficiaries. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help you, visit www.wochnerlawfirm.com.

Duration:00:33:30

Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan breaks down discrimination in the workplace and office romance

3/4/2023
Employment Attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to answer listener employment questions. Patrick explains short-term disability, public reprimanding, and discrimination in the workplace. Plus, workplace romances and non-compete agreements. If you make less than 75,000 dollars a year in Illinois then a non-compete is not enforceable. For more information, […]

Duration:00:30:08

Depression in the workplace: what can employers legally ask for?

2/25/2023
Employment Attorney Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss FLMA and answer listener questions. What are employers allowed to ask for when it comes to your mental health?

Duration:00:25:43

How disputing traffic tickets has changed since COVID

2/25/2023
Audrey Anderson of Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Let’s Get Legal to discuss traffic violations. From supervision to how you can end up paying more for disputing the ticket, Audrey and Jon talk about this and more.

Duration:00:16:44

Grand juror speaking out and other top stories with Attorney Michael Leonard

2/25/2023
Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss current cases and news stories. Mike covers the Alabama Basketball team case, R. Kelly, and more. Plus, they are joined by the host of the “One Minute Remaining” podcast, Jack Lawrence. The podcast focuses on cases in the United States where Jack speaks with […]

Duration:00:29:39

Estate planning: It’s not about how much you have, it’s about what you have

2/18/2023
Corinne Heggie, attorney at Wochner Law, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the benefits of having an estate plan. Corinne answers listener questions and talks about naming beneficiaries, the process of filing a will, and how to make updates to documents. For more information call Wochner law at 847.272.7360

Duration:00:34:56

Tax attorney Steven A. Leahy has tips for you as you start filing your taxes

2/18/2023
IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC joins host Jon Hansen to talk about this tax season. If you have any questions for Steven, call (312) 664-6649 or visit fightbacknow.com for more information.

Duration:00:30:17

How much control does the mayor have over crime in the city?

2/12/2023
Attorney Audrey Anderson from Anderson Attorneys and Advisors joins Jon Hansen to discuss the mayor’s control over crime. The two also talk about the role of the State’s Attorney and felons legally changing their name. For more information visit, andersonaa.com

Duration:00:22:52

Attorney Michael Leonard discusses bench trials and current cases in the news

2/11/2023
Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the latest legal news. He explains bench trials, criminal versus civil court, plus the Brett Favre case.

Duration:00:42:15

The importance of signing a living trust with attorney Corinne Heggie

2/4/2023
Corinne Heggie, attorney at Wochner Law, joins Jon Hansen to discuss Priscilla Presley and the trust of her daughter, Lisa Marie. Corinne explains the difference between a will and a trust plus the benefits of both. For more information call Wochner law at 847.272.7360

Duration:00:21:11

What are your rights as an employee?

2/4/2023
Employment lawyer and partner at Conti & Dolan Patrick Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss workplace issues. From employment benefits to PTO and promotions, Jon and Patrick talk about it all. For more information, call 312 332 7800

Duration:00:33:02

‘Let’s Get Legal’ 1.28.23

1/29/2023
Segment 1: Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer and Partner at Siegel & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to provide listeners with expert legal wisdom and answer frequent legal questions common in the employment world. For more information, call (312) 878 3210 or visit www.msiegellaw.com Segment 2: Honorary Jim McGing, Former Cook County Judge and Partner at Miller & McGing […]

Duration:01:10:56

Trial lawyer Michael Leonard breaks down what he looks for in a jury

1/22/2023
Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss some of the biggest legal stories in the news this week. Plus, he updates Jon on the not-guilty verdict he obtained for his client and talks about the qualities he looks for in jurors. To find more information about how Attorney Leonard can help you, visit leonardtriallawyers.com […]

Duration:00:50:36

‘Let’s Get Legal’ powered by the Illinois State Bar Association and hosted by Jon Hansen 1.14.23

1/14/2023
On this airing of Let’s Get Legal powered by the Illinois State Bar Association and hosted by Jon Hansen: Three guests join Jon to discuss everything from taxes, Lori Lightfoot’s email to CPS students, and what it’s like to be a public defender. Segment 1: John Nagle, Senior Associate Attorney at Gordon Law Group, joins […]

Duration:01:16:47