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Expert: Jason Barnette, Esq. - 10/20/2009


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I would like to know how long it usually takes to be paid the money owed after winning a case against the city of Chicago or most cities in general, especially if the sum is in the 1 million dollar range??

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Dillon:

Unfortunately, that is an impossible question for me to answer.  I would say typically a month or thereabout but, you need to check the IL and Local Rules of Civil Procedure of the court which you obtained the judgment.

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I am the managing member of and a trial attorney at Barnette Law Offices, LLC. Our firm focuses upon civil litigation; particularly, employment discrimination and consumer protection. However, we are well versed in personal injury prosecution and contract actions.

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