In the private practice of law for over 37 years, with a commensurate breadth of experience in various legal areas, mostly representing Illinois and Indiana corporations on both sides of the state line in litigation and advising on contractual arrangements and relations with local government entities. All aspects of selecting forms of action; drafting pleadings and handling discovery; as well as negotiating settlements where possible and ensuring the best all-around result (e.g., avoiding Pyrrhic victories) for my clients; together with the handling of transactional matters as they arise. Representation of commercial and residential lessors; handling of FDCPA matters; consumer debt collection.