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Mike Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney of Leonard Trial Lawyers, and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen to answer all listeners’ legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss the NCAA, AI policy in schools, and more. Mike talks about a case he worked on where the charge was making a true threat. Plus, Patrick talked about [&#823...

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. With South Suburb residents facing reassessment in 2026, Caren discusses appealing property taxes and reveals that roughly 80% of appeals result in a reduction. She also walks through senior exemptions and answers listener questions about what to do...

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss name and likeness rights. Using Frank Thomas’s lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox over jersey sales as a jumping-off point, Erin breaks down who owns your name and likeness and why you don’t have to be a celebrity to protect it. For […]

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. Millie breaks down how probate works, what a trust does, and more! She also shares timely advice on digital asset planning including how to set up legacy contacts on your phone, email, and […]

Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Mike talks about a case he worked on that resulted in a not-guilty verdict on all counts.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. Millie breaks down how probate works, what a trust does, and more! For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss all things employment law. Patrick talks about the cases that he’s bringing forward for discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. He also talks about unfair vs illegal treatment. To learn more about how Patrick can help you, call him at 1-312-332-7800 or visit […]

Criminal defense lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Michael talks Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in a social media addiction trial, the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariffs and dive into this date in history.

Don McGarrah, attorney and partner at McCready Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Don discusses personal injury cases and the general steps people can take to determine whether they have a case. For more information, visit McCready Law.

Juli Gumina of the STG Divorce Law Firm joins Jon Hansen to discuss whether Valentine’s Day is a time when people start thinking about divorce. Juli also talks about when the ideal time to call a divorce lawyer is. To learn more about what the STG Divorce Law Firm can do for you, go to stglawfirm.com or […]

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Caren discusses appealing property taxes and the percentage of people who receive a reduction. Plus, she answers listeners’ questions about how to lower their taxes if they are 65 or older and combine PIN […]

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss a case of parents being reported to DFCS after letting their 6-year-old child scooter outside alone. For more information, visit andersonaa.com.

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what you need to know for the upcoming tax season. Plus, Steve talks about 1099 forms, W-4S, and new additions to documents. Go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the ruling in the murder-for-hire case involving a Chicago man and ICE Commander Gregory Bovino. Joining them is Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan to talk about the latest employment news. The trio answer listener questions about retirement payouts, […]

Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss how the beginning of the year is a great time get organized and focus on your estate. John also answers listeners’ questions about moving across state lines, legal name changes, and modular homes. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help […]

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen to discuss 1099s and starting your own business. Plus, he talks about his new book, 1099 Reporting: A Professional Guide, and his upcoming book, Fight Back Now: Freedom Through Preparation. To learn more about Steven A. Leahy, […]

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan join Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. They discuss the Supreme Court, the differences between civil and criminal trials, and more. Plus, the trio answers listeners’ legal questions. Reach Michael Leonard at 312-380-6559 or Patrick Dolan at […]

NewsNation’s National Security Contributor Lt. General Richard Newton joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to share details surrounding the recent attack on Venezuela.

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Listen in while Ben and Jon dive into some of the new laws we will see being implemented in 2026. Ben and Jon also discuss their thoughts on the Chicago Bears […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the new law, which takes effect starting September 2026, that allows adults with a terminal illness to take their own lives. Jon and Michael also discuss the increase in college cases. For more information on Leonard Trial Lawyers, call […]

Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Jeff answers whether you can work while your SSI/SSDI case is pending and answers listener questions. For more information, call 312-431-1000.

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Caren talks about how Cook County determines assessed value, how and when to file an assessment appeal, and more! For more information, visit gertnerandgertnerltd.com or call 312-782-9222.

Sadie Rose, Vogelzang Law’s bankruptcy team’s supervising attorney, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss representing clients with asbestos-related diseases. Sadie and Jon discuss the Depo-Provera lawsuit and the injectable contraceptive, which has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors. Sadie discusses how the manufacturer failed to warn people about the [&#823...

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss updates on the 7th Circuit Appellate Court and Judge Sara Ellis. The court has temporarily blocked a preliminary injunction handed down by federal Judge Sara Ellis, which restricted how often agents could deploy chemical agents against protesters. Plus, the two discuss other trending […]

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses what was in the transportation bill, from funding to the addition of coordinated schedules. Plus, Ben shares what he’ll be keeping his eye on, like immigration updates and fallout from the government shutdown. […]