Jerrold J. Ezgur, Ltd. And Steven Trakhtman
345 North Canal Street Suite C202 Chicago, Illinois 60606
312-327-3359
312-466-0809 fax
Direct email emarkopoulos@jezgurlaw.com
WELCOME TO EZGUR LAW
We believe that our clients' success determines our own. So we ensure both by collaborating with our clients to achieve their goals. Jerrold Ezgur has operated a law office representing injured persons from all parts of Chicago and surrounding suburbs for more than 35 years. The practice has continued to expand in order to offer a full range of legal services. Mr. Ezgur still concentrates primarily in personal injury, workman's compensation, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases, for which there is no fee unless a recovery is made. Weekend and evening hours are available by appointment. Expanded legal services include divorce, wills, healthcare, living wills, durable, power of attorney and real estate for which he offers a free initial half hour consultation. In addition, we offer corporate services such as incorporation and setting up of limited liability companies.
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OUR SERVICES
Expanded legal services include divorce, wills, healthcare, living wills, durable power of attorney and real estate for which he offers a free initial consultation. In addition, we offer corporate services such as incorporation and setting up of limited liability companies.
PERSONAL INJURY
If you have suffered bodily harm or have been mentally injured as a result of the actions of another person, company, or entity, we will provide legal representation on your behalf. Our personal injury lawyers are knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of personal injury and are here to provide you with the best assistance possible.
WRONGFUL DEATH
In a wrongful death case, the representative of a deceased person's estate will need guidance from an experienced attorney. You may be eligible for a wrongful death award based on the negligent act of another. Our expert and trained legal team provides the necessary guidance to follow through with such cases.
AUTO ACCIDENTS
Auto accidents can be sudden and life-altering. In addition to any emotional confusion and anxiety that comes from your accident, you may also have to deal with bodily damages, and destruction or loss of your vehicle. Let us handle your claim and provide you with the best advice so you can focus on regaining your health and peace of mind.
MEDICAL
Medical malpractice cases can be tricky and technical. If your doctor has made a mistake while treating you, whether it be surgically or based on the medications he/she prescribed, you may be able to file for medical malpractice. To best determine this, you will need the advice of an expert medical malpractice lawyer. We will help you to determine whether an act was negligent or something that went wrong with a procedure.
DIVORCE
In addition to skilled mediation, a divorce attorney offers peace of mind. Deciding to hire a lawyer to help with your divorce is especially important if there is an experienced and seasoned attorney on the 'other' side. There may be abuse, neglect and other warranting circumstances that prompt you to hire an attorney. It is important that you receive the protection you need during the divorce, and our legal team can help secure this for you. A spouse that is being very difficult can add further stress to the case and lead to bad decisions. Having the right legal representation will helps minimize this and help to provide you with the best possible outcome.
LIVING WILL
A living will is a critical document that you will use to issue directives to physicians or healthcare professionals. In this document, you state your wishes and desires for end-of-life medical care. This is necessary in the event that you subsequently become unable to communicate your intentions. Our legal teams provide expert guidance on having this document prepared.
WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION
Workers compensation cases are sometimes fought head-on with employers. For this reason, the workers' compensation claim process can be tedious and drawn-out. Using a lawyer who is experienced with regard to workers' compensation claims, will greatly reduce the added stress of the situation and allow for the best possible outcome for the worker involved. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
WILLS
A Will is a serious document that can cause many problems if not done correctly. Because situations vary client to client, we customize your documents based on your circumstances. Using a general will for a complex case can lead to serious mistakes being made which may result in not fulfilling the wishes of the deceased. Seeking legal assistance in formulating a will helps to provide the peace of mind and added protection that you deserve from the myriad of things that could go wrong. Our legal team will ensure that everything is right and according to the loved one's wishes.
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
A durable power attorney is an ``agent`` or trusted friend/relative that you entrust to handle specific responsibilities. These may include financial decisions, health care decisions or other issues. It is important that families have these legal documents prepared long before they are needed. We help in establishing a durable power of attorney to give you peace of mind.
PREMISES LIABILITY
Premises liability is where the injury was caused by some type of unsafe or defective condition on someone's property. Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, and premises liability cases are no exception. Property owners may be liable for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. To help you determine the best possible amount, contact our legal team today for expert advice.
REAL ESTATE
Real estate laws vary from state to state. Some states only allow an attorney to prepare the necessary purchase documents. Other tasks may include searching for titles and closing of deals. House or commercial real estate buying can be a complex process that is made easier with expert legal advice and guidance along the way. Handling paperwork can be a hassle and this is where an experienced attorney comes in. We stand by ready to help you navigate your way through this tedious process.
HEALTHCARE
There are many details that cover the healthcare sector which requires in-depth legal expertise and knowledge. Using a team that has a detailed understanding of the healthcare system is highly recommended, and we stand ready to advise and guide our clients thoroughly with our skilled law team.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to assist our clients through the arduous and tedious law system by leveraging our 35 years of legal skills and expertise. We treat every client personally, creating relationships based upon integrity, trust, and reliability. We adhere to this ethical code by also giving back to society by supporting progressive change.
WHAT SETS US APART
At Ezgur Law, we are in the business of creating relationships with our clients. Our priority is to assist in our client’s legal goals by providing our 35 years of skilled legal expertise. We are more than a law firm. We believe in progressive and fair change for society. We rely on our expertise, knowledge and creativity to come up with practical and successful solutions for our clients. Whatever the legal matter be, you can be assured that our advice and counsel is tailored to your personal situation.
MEET OUR LAWYERS
Jerrold Ezgur has operated a law office representing injured persons from all parts of the city and surrounding suburbs for more than 35 years. The practice has continued to expand in order to offer a full range of legal services. Mr. Ezgur, himself, still concentrates primarily in personal injury, workman's compensation, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases, for which there is no fee unless a recovery is made. Weekend and evening hours are available by appointment. Expanded legal services include divorce, wills, healthcare, living wills, durable, power of attorney and real estate for which he offers a free initial half hour consultation. In addition, we offer corporate servicesw such as incorporation and setting up of limited liability companies.
Jerrold Ezgur
Attorney
Jerrold Ezgur has over 35 years experience in civil litigation. His specialties are in the areas of personal injury, workman's compensation and family law. During his distinguished career Jerrold Ezgur has worked for the Illinois Attorney General's Office and he was an arbitration panelist for the Circuit Court of Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program.
Todd Heller
Attorney
Todd Heller earned his BA at John's Hopkins University and then graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 1978. Since that time, he has been actively engaged in practicing law at the trial and appellate levels, representing clients in civil litigation matters such as medical malpractice, product libility, consumer fraud, automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents and family law matters.
Steven Trakhtman
Attorney
Attorney Steven Trakhtman combines his legal skills and knowledge with an extensive medical background to make sure that injury victims receive the maximum compensation possible for their injuries. In addition to being an Illinois licensed attorney, Steven Trakhtman is also a board certified, practicing physician assistant with over 10 years of experience in the health care industry. Prior to becoming a physician assistant Steven Trakhtman was enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years where he served as an emergency room EMT and as a surgical technician.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
For over 35 years, we’ve worked extremely hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients. But don’t take our word for it. Here are several testimonials from our clients who were thoughtful enough to share with us.
I would like to thank you and your entire staff fir the diligent work that you performed on my case. I really felt that you and your staff had my best interest in mind from our introduction to your office in December 2005 to now. I was highly recommended to your office by a friend and that recommendation was well deserved because of your professional courtesy. In the future, I would not hesitate to secure your services or recommend you to any potential clients. Thanks for everything.
I was involved in an accident early one morning in July of 2005. A driver of a rental truck fell asleep at the wheel and hit my vehicle. A week after the accident, I found my job of 30 years was being phased out. I did not need any more worry or anxiety at the time. Unfortunately, I was getting nothing but the proverbial run around from the rental company's insurance. That's when a good friend of mine gave me Jerry Ezgur's phone # and told me to give him a call. She said he was a very good lawyer. That was the best call I ever made. Jerry and his assistant handled everything for me, and I mean everything. The service was "top notch" from the begnning to the end. Jerry is friendly, professional, and above all a first rate lawyer. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal advice or assistance. Once again thanks, Jerry.
OUR PROCESS
While the process can differ depending on the specific legal matter, we typically follow our time-honored steps below when working with our clients.
CONSULTATION
Our free initial consultation can help you prepare in advance before implementing any legal action. There is no pressure to retain us as your attorneys and we will not contact you after our consultation, unless you expressly tell us to. We will provide you with advice on whether we believe you have a solid legal case.
RESEARCH
During the research phase, we perform due diligence to ensure we have all the facts and information needed to support you in your case. Accurate and detailed research contributes significantly to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to win your case.
DISCUSSION
During our discussion phase, we ensure you are fully educated on the course of action we plan to take with your case. We will make sure that all of your questions are answered to your satisfaction and that you are made aware of what to expect.
MEDIATION
Not all cases go to trial, many are settled through mediation. Mediation can be used for all kinds of disputes. We provide mediation to help resolve conflicts as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Our goal is to minimize any stress or conflict for you and to provide you with the best possible outcome.
GET IN TOUCH
Please contact us with your legal questions or comments.