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We’re Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary!

This month, we’re proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our practice. Since its inception, our law practice has faithfully served the people of Illinois. We take our role as Rockford’s trusted legal counsel very seriously. Oftentimes, potential clients reach out to us because they are going through a difficult time in their lives. A desire to help people is at the heart of what we do; it’s through our legal expertise that we are uniquely positioned to help. Our founding attorney, Michael Crosby, established the Crosby Law Firm in September 1980. As time has passed, we’ve had the opportunity to incorporate many other highly respected and qualified legal professionals. Every attorney who has joined our ranks has brought their own unique legal expertise to the table. Today, we are able to offer a broad range of legal services to the community. Our Practice Areas Personal Injury and Auto Accident Law Real Estate Wills, Trusts, and Probate Social Security Disability Workers Compensation Learn More About Our Team Michael Crosby Mark...

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Proactive Protection for Your Intellectual Property

In many cases, protecting intellectual property is an afterthought for busy entrepreneurs and business owners. In the face of other start-up costs and the time necessary to focus on what makes your business great, many people will de-prioritize protections for the intellectual property that is rightfully theirs. This often results in defensive legal action later on that could have been avoided with a bit of planning. Today, we’ll discuss some first steps you can take to protect your ideas. Believe it Could Happen to You Apart from the cost and time expenditure, oftentimes, business owners will neglect protecting their ideas because they don’t believe someone will try to copy their work. In some cases, business owners who have been the victims of intellectual property theft will report that they weren’t even sure their idea would take off. You can set yourself up for success by guarding your ideas as carefully as you would any valuable. Identify What You Can Protect Before you begin implementing a new idea through your business,...

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When Landlords Should Hire a Lawyer

If you’re the owner of a single property or a small number of properties, you’re unlikely to have a go-to lawyer for renting disputes, much less a lawyer on retainer. Our law firm can provide you with a real estate, bankruptcy, or DUI lawyer in Rockford, IL. Most tenant-related issues can be settled outside of court. Today, we are detailing a few circumstances that may call for legal consultation. You’ve Decided to Evict Sometimes, a notice of eviction is enough to convince your tenant to move. If you think you may be encountering a more volatile situation, hiring a lawyer will help ensure the process is handled quickly and without mishap. If your tenant lawyers up upon receiving their notice, alerts you that they are filing for bankruptcy, or if the space is rent-controlled or within a special housing program, the situation may call for formal legal representation. You’ve Been Accused of Discrimination Even if you’ve diligently followed all HUD guidelines, disgruntled prospects may still accuse you of discrimination after...

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Tips for Saving Money this Summer

Keeping track of your finances and being honest with how you are spending your money is an important step in avoiding bankruptcy. Our bankruptcy attorneys near Rockford, Il have seen firsthand the havoc that ensues when money isn’t handled properly. While summer can be a tempting time to splurge, it can also be an ideal time to save! Here are some money-saving tips that you can implement into your summer routine and beyond. Skip the Dishwasher With all of the excess energy that you will use when your air conditioner is on, cutting back in other areas is an easy way to save money. Avoid running the dishwasher when it isn’t completely full to help save energy. You can also wash pots and pans by hand instead of putting them in the dishwasher. This small change can have a big impact! Unplug Appliances Did you know that even if you aren’t using an appliance that is plugged in, it is using energy? It’s easy to get into a habit of...

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Third Annual Stateline Youth for Christ 5K 4 Kids

Getting in a workout and supporting kids in need: what could be better? The Crosby Law Firm is proud to announce our 3rd annual Stateline Youth for Christ 5K 4 Kids. Join us on Saturday, September 29th from 9am-3 pm at the Midway Village Museum in Rockford. Registration for the race beings at 9 am and races kick off at 10 am! Be sure to bring water, your best running shoes and a smile. Be sure to run your best race, as the overall top three in the men’s, women’s and separate age group divisions will receive special prizes! Plus, if enough teams from churches, schools or businesses signs up, we will consider giving away a first-place team prize as well! You can register for the beforehand event. Plus, you’ll save $5 registering beforehand. You can also register on race day for $30/person and $15/child. After the Race Please join us after the race for a kids’ fun run at the Crosby Law Firm! Our office is located right down the...

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You Want To Know: September Edition

Attorney Michael Crosby Talks About Probate Court ALAN: Welcome to “Legal Matters”… an informational and news call-in show devoted to legal topics of interest to Stateline viewers... I’m your...

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You Want To Know: August Edition

On this week's edition of You Want to Know, Michael Crosby Answers our viewer's call-in questions An excerpt from our weekly show Legal Matters airing every other Tuesday at...

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You Want To Know: July Eddition

Attorney Michael Crosby answers questions sent in by our viewers. In an effort to protect viewer confidentiality, please understand that we are only using first names, and we...

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