Eames Law Group, Ltd.

06/02/2026

Brent Eames spent the weekend celebrating Northern Illinois University College of Law’s graduating class of 2026 as a member of the platform party! Brent serves the Vice-Chair of the NIU College of Law Board of Visitors. One of the goals of the BOV is to provide a linkage between the college and the Illinois legal community and develop mechanisms for the interchange of ideas between the college and the legal profession. Congratulations to the NIU COL Class of 2026!

05/01/2026

What a fun day with Joliet Slammers in the Old Prison for the Big House Ballgame! We were proud to be a part of a historic day.

04/07/2026

Eames Law Group, Ltd. is excited to be a part of history as an official sponsor of the Joliet Slammers upcoming exhibition game on April 30 2026 within the walls of the historic, Old Joliet Prison! The first 1000 fans will receive this free tin cup to commemorate this fun and awesome event. Limited GA tickets are still availalbe. Click here to learn more about this event! https://www.mlb.com/news/joliet-slammers-to-play-a-game-in-famous-prison-from-the-blues-brothers

Need more good news about The Big House Ballgame?😏 Giveaway and on-field jersey announced!!

📅 Thursday, April 30th
⏰ Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
⏰ First pitch at 3:05 p.m.
🎟 Get your tickets now: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new//team.asp?SponsorID=19566

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03/17/2026

Eames Law Group, Ltd. was once again a proud sponsor of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Annual Tea Celebrating Women’s History Month. The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law (WATL) celebrates International Women's Day, Women’s History Month, and the accomplishments of women in the legal profession at this event every year. Our very own Olga Beznashchuk is a proud member of the WATL.

03/10/2026

This past week, Brent Eames secured a victory at trial for our workers' compensation client which resulted in an award of permanent total disability benefits (PTD) plus penalties taxed against our client's employer for late payments. An award of PTD represents the highest award attainable under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act. Click the link below to learn more!

Founding attorney of Eames Law Group, Brent Eames, secured a huge victory at trial this week by receiving an award of permanent total disability benefits on behalf of our client. This represents the largest award available under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. This award will provide a lif...

01/22/2026

We are proud to annouce that Eames Law Group, Ltd. attorneys Brent Eames and Olga Beznashchuk have been recognized on the 2026 Super Lawyers® List, an honor awarded to no more than 5% of the top attorneys statewide. Click here to learn more: https://www.eamesinjurylaw.com/blog/2026/01/eames-law-group-attorneys-named-to-2026-illinois-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-lists/

12/20/2025

From everyone at Eames Law Group, Ltd., we wish you a warm, healthy, and happy holiday season!

12/01/2025

It’s that time of year again! With snow and ice coming back into the forecast, one of the most common questions that we get from our clients is whether workers’ compensation in Illinois will cover an accident in the parking lot as a result of slipping and falling on ice and snow. The answer is yes, it can! However, it will always depend upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case. Click the article below to learn more to help understand your rights.

https://www.eamesinjurylaw.com/blog/2025/11/do-i-qualify-for-workers-compensation-if-i-slip-and-fall-on-ice-in-the-parking-lot/

10/09/2025

On September 18, 2025, the Illinois Supreme Court handed down its decision in Bitner v. City of Pekin, 2025 IL 131039 which ruled that contrary to the common practices of municipalities all across Illinois for more than two decades, an employer is not prohibited from withholding employment taxes on benefits paid pursuant to the Illinois Public Employee Disability Act. Click the link below to learn more about what PEDA Attorney, Brent Eames, says about this extremely significant legal development, and what you may need to do to make sure your benefits are unaffected.

https://www.eamesinjurylaw.com/blog/2025/10/supreme-court-confirms-that-employers-can-withhold-taxes-from-peda-benefits/

09/30/2025

Eames Law Group, Ltd. was a proud sponsor of Friends of Recovery, United at its annual fundraiser this weekend! FORU supports those struggling with addiction and/or mental illness as they work toward recovery through court-directed treatment programs. We provide tangible items and services to participants in the Cook County Problem-Solving courts with no other means to obtain them. In addition, we can provide valuable resources such as housing, educational opportunities, transportation, food, toiletries (grooming supplies), and whatever the court team deems necessary for an individual’s successful recovery.

All of our donations go directly to support and services. We have no paid staff. We serve as a resource for court-involved persons and their families while partnering with local organizations, governmental agencies, and community leaders to promote the social and economic impact of drug courts. Help us, help save lives and improve our community.

For more information, please visit: https://friendsofrecovery.org