Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Family Law Attorney Chantelle Porter Named First Black Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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LOMBARD, Ill., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Effective December 12th, the Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Chantelle A. Porter as a Circuit Court Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit. A partner at the Lombard family law firm A. Traub & Associates, Ms. Porter has dedicated her career to advocating for families and children, and she is excited for this new step in her journey as a public servant in the legal profession.

Key Points: 
  • LOMBARD, Ill., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Effective December 12th, the Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Chantelle A. Porter as a Circuit Court Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit.
  • As a family law attorney with A. Traub & Associates, Chantelle has worked with families who are facing significant disruption and complex changes in their lives.
  • She will continue to share this compassion for families and treat each individual with respect and fairness as Circuit Court Judge.
  • As the first Black circuit court judge in DuPage County, Chantelle looks forward to serving as a reflection of the vibrant and diverse population in the area.

Foundation Risk Partners' Charles Lydecker, et. al. Wins Suit Against Brown & Brown

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The four-year court battle that pitted Brown & Brown against key executives Charles Lydecker, Alan Florez and Ben Barbieri, who went on to form Foundation Risk Partners, Inc. (FRP), came to a decisive end and clear victory for Lydecker, et. al.

Key Points: 
  • In all, there were 18 counts against the group, alleging a wide range of wrongdoing.
  • "The bottom line is that the Brown & Brown's claims were meritless and in search of facts that simply did not exist," continued Leek.
  • Headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, Foundation Risk Partners is one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the United States.
  • Financially backed by Partners Group, Foundation Risk Partners is a U.S. Top-20 ranked insurance brokerage.

William N. Beynon Leads His Firm to a Loss In Multi-Million Dollar Florida Court Battle

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled against Bill Beynon and Blaine Ferguson, longtime partners and co-founders of Capital Wealth Advisors Inc., by declining to accept jurisdiction over the Collier County case and awarding attorney's fees to the Plaintiff. The case is now expected to proceed to trial in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. 

Key Points: 
  • The case is now expected to proceed to trial in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
  • Beynon, one of the co-chairs of the Naples Winter Wine Festival , is the CEO of Capital Wealth Advisors, Inc. Ferguson is the COO of Capital Wealth Advisors, Inc.
  • In 2018, Capital Wealth Advisors, together with Beynon and Ferguson individually, were named as defendants in the multi-million-dollar lawsuit in Naples, Florida.
  • The Florida Supreme Court remanded the case to the 20th Judicial Circuit Court, and a new Judge was recently assigned, with the parties awaiting a trial date.

Municipal Prosecutor and Former Public Defender Mia McPherson Runs for Circuit Court Judge

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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ELMHURST, Ill., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mia McPherson, who has been serving Illinois communities for over 23 years, announces that she is running for 18th Judicial Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County. Mia has developed a comprehensive understanding of a multitude of legal matters during her varied and extensive career, and she is incredibly well-respected among her clients, fellow lawyers, law enforcement, courthouse personnel, and others involved in the legal landscape of DuPage County.

Key Points: 
  • Mia McPherson's qualifications, integrity, leadership abilities, and commitment to DuPage County make her an outstanding candidate for Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County.
  • ELMHURST, Ill., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mia McPherson, who has been serving Illinois communities for over 23 years, announces that she is running for 18th Judicial Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County.
  • Licensed to practice in the state of Illinois since 1998, Mia began her legal career as an assistant public defender in the DuPage County Public Defender's office.
  • Mia McPherson's qualifications, integrity, leadership abilities, and commitment to DuPage County make her an outstanding candidate for Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County.

Wheaton Family Law Attorney Receives DCBA's Ralph A. Gabric Award

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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WHEATON, Ill., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC is proud to announce that Hon. John W. Demling (Ret.) has received the DuPage County Bar Association's Ralph A. Gabric Award for Professionalism. Judge Demling served 21 years as an Associate Judge for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County, and today, he serves as Of Counsel for the Wheaton law firm, MKFM Law.

Key Points: 
  • The DCBA's Ralph A. Gabric Award is a prestigious award presented to an individual who, through their leadership, respectability, and character, has directly impacted the organization in a positive manner.
  • has received the DuPage County Bar Association's Ralph A. Gabric Award for Professionalism.
  • Judge Demling served 21 years as an Associate Judge for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County, and today, he serves as Of Counsel for the Wheaton law firm, MKFM Law.
  • The DCBA's Ralph A. Gabric Award is a prestigious award presented to an individual who, through their leadership, respectability, and character, has directly impacted the organization in a positive manner.

Back to Back Legal Victories for The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi - Opening the Doors to Equal and Fair Housing and Changing the Landscape of Florida

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Last month, on October 7, 2021, The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi, representing the Florida Fair Housing Alliance, received a historic ruling from the Miami-Dade County Court in favor of their client.

Key Points: 
  • Last month, on October 7, 2021, The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi, representing the Florida Fair Housing Alliance, received a historic ruling from the Miami-Dade County Court in favor of their client.
  • Florida Fair Housing Alliance (FFHA) is a non-profit organization with its primary mission of rooting out discriminatory housing practices in Florida.
  • Additional details about the case - Florida Fair Housing Alliance, Inc. vs. Waterview Apartment Holdings, LLC dba Waterview at Coconut Creek Apartments.
  • For more information on the Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi, please visit https://jibraellaw.com/ .

Knight Capital Announces Settlement

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Knight Capital Funding and Forward Financing are pleased to have reached a mutually agreeable financial resolution of the matter Knight Capital LLC v. Forward Financing LLC, Forward Financing SPV LLC, and Justin Bakes, pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Knight Capital Funding and Forward Financing are pleased to have reached a mutually agreeable financial resolution of the matter Knight Capital LLC v. Forward Financing LLC, Forward Financing SPV LLC, and Justin Bakes, pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No.
  • 2016-28657-CA-01.
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Knight Capital Announces Settlement

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Knight Capital Funding and Forward Financing are pleased to have reached a mutually agreeable financial resolution of the matter Knight Capital LLC v. Forward Financing LLC, Forward Financing SPV LLC, and Justin Bakes, pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Knight Capital Funding and Forward Financing are pleased to have reached a mutually agreeable financial resolution of the matter Knight Capital LLC v. Forward Financing LLC, Forward Financing SPV LLC, and Justin Bakes, pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No.
  • 2016-28657-CA-01.

Extensive Drilling Operation Underway to Explore Hideaway Hills Sinkhole Risks

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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The lawsuit is the only litigation related to sinkhole damages to survive in the 4th Judicial Circuit Court and the only lawsuit seeking accountability from the state of South Dakota.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit is the only litigation related to sinkhole damages to survive in the 4th Judicial Circuit Court and the only lawsuit seeking accountability from the state of South Dakota.
  • The legal team is moving forward to seek class certification in the coming weeks.
  • In April 2020, a large sinkhole opened up in the neighborhood, prompting the evacuation of several households.
  • Records show that 275,227.58 tons of soil were disturbed or displaced in Hideaway Hills before it was sold to land developers.