Katten v. All Pro
Mar 01, 2012OUTCOME: Bench Trial
Attorney fee case brought against Defendants to recover alleged fees owed to them as part of a prior representation
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Michael John Gauthier's Legal Cases (11)
Vernon Hills, IL
Divorce and separation Lawyer at Vernon Hills, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family
LeRose v. McDonnell
Jan 09, 2012OUTCOME: Settlement in favor of client
Legal fee dispute between Plaintiff (a practicing attorney) and my client (Plaintiff's former client)
Buffalo v. Citgo
Jan 04, 2012OUTCOME: Settlement in favor of client
My client slipped and fell at a local gas station due to Defendant improperly maintaining the premise for customers. Injuries to my client included a serious wrist injury requiring surgery as well as d ... amage to her knee.
(Plaintiff's name redacted) v. Kara
Jan 04, 2012OUTCOME: Defendant's full policy limits awarded to client
Automobile accident case. My client was rear-ended by Defendant, and as a result had serious injuries including neurological damage to his spine and multiple rotator cuff tears which required extensive ... surgery.
Miller v. Harris
Nov 16, 2011OUTCOME: Settlement in favor of client
My client brought suit against a former business associate, claiming that coercion by the associate and the associate's encouragement of the improper actions of legal and accounting professionals unla ... wfully caused the client to lose control of his business.
Zvertivnev v. Exotic Motors
Oct 18, 2011OUTCOME: Jury verdict for Defendant
Our client, a high-end car dealership, was being sued for selling an allegedly defective automobile. Plaintiff claimed the automobile purchased included defective tires and other mechanical and cosmeti ... c deficiencies, and requested thousands of dollars in damages.
Hunter v. Adcock
May 20, 2011OUTCOME: Judgment for Plaintiff
My firm represented the Plaintiff (an attorney) in a breach of contract dispute seeking fees for unpaid services against his former client. Defendant claimed that she should not be required to pay for ... the services rendered because the services were unnecessary and that the fees charges were excessive.
Dore v. Exotic Motors
May 12, 2011OUTCOME: Judgment for client
Attorney (representing himself pro se) sued my client claiming that he was owed fees and costs as result of their professional relationship. Defendant denied ever having hired Plaintiff and affirmativ ... ely stated that Plaintiff was instead hired by Defendant's former attorney without the authority of Defendant, and that if Plaintiff is entitled to any money he should seek them from the individual that hired him.
Christopherson v. Franklin
Apr 29, 2011OUTCOME: Succeeded on Appeal, case remanded to trial court
Legal Malpractice matter filed against an allegedly negligent divorce attorney, whereby Plaintiff claims Defendant was negligent in a variety of ways including improperly advising her to accept a settl ... ement which compromised her right to a reasonable and fair distribution of the marital assets. The trial court in this case granted the Defendant's motion for summary judgment, however the Appellate Court, Second District, reversed and remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings.
Christopherson v. Franklin
Feb 16, 2011OUTCOME: Currently on appeal and set for oral argument on April 4, 2011
Professional malpractice matter arising from the alleged malpractice of Plaintiff's divorce attorney, whereby Plaintiff claims Defendant was negligent in a variety of ways including improperly advising ... her to accept a settlement which compromised her right to a reasonable and fair distribution of the marital assets.