The Law Firm of Michael V. Favia & Associates

08/28/2026

Your college student may be packed and ready for school, but is the legal paperwork in place?

Once a child turns 18, parents no longer automatically have the same authority to access medical information, make healthcare decisions, or handle certain financial and legal matters on their behalf.

An Illinois Power of Attorney can give a college student the ability to designate a parent or another trusted person to step in when needed. That can become especially important when a student is living away from home, studying abroad, dealing with a medical emergency, renting an apartment, or handling other important matters.

Before your student heads back to campus, take a few minutes to learn why Power of Attorney documents should be part of the college checklist.

Read: 7 Reasons Students Going to College Need Illinois Power of Attorney Documents

https://favialawfirm.com/2022/08/19/illinois-power-of-attorney-documents/

Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C.
Chicago and Rolling Meadows
(312) 609-6666

Learn About Necessary Illinois Power of Attorney Documents for Your Son or Daughter Going Back to School this Fall, Call (312) 609-6666

08/21/2026

08/14/2026

Some basic Estate documents everyone should have!

Here's why you need a will by age 18, plus two other documents that are vitally important at any stage of life.

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Don't Make a Difficult Situation Harder Than It Needs to Be

Healthcare professionals spend years becoming experts in their fields. But when an IDFPR investigation begins, the rules change.

Administrative investigations involve legal procedures, regulatory standards, and agency expectations that are very different from providing patient care.

Attorney Michael V. Favia previously served as Chief Prosecutor for what is now the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, giving him valuable insight into how these matters are evaluated.

If you've received notice of an investigation, experienced legal guidance early in the process may help protect both your license and your career.

Read more:

https://favialawfirm.com/2026/07/31/why-licensed-professionals-should-think-twice-before-representing-themselves-before-the-idfpr/

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from everyone at Michael V. Favia & Associates.

As our nation celebrates 250 years of independence, we pause to recognize the freedoms and opportunities that make our country strong.

We are thankful for the healthcare professionals, business owners, and licensed professionals who work every day to serve their communities, and we are proud to support them through trusted legal guidance.

We wish you, your family, and your colleagues a safe and enjoyable Independence Day.

06/16/2026

Illinois lawmakers have approved new patient protection legislation that could create significant new reporting obligations for healthcare professionals and healthcare employers.

The proposed law would require certain healthcare workers to report allegations involving inappropriate conduct with patients and could expose licensed professionals to disciplinary action for failing to report. Healthcare organizations may also face expanded investigation, documentation, and reporting requirements.

For physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, and other licensed professionals, understanding these new obligations is critical. Regulatory investigations often focus not only on the underlying allegation but also on how concerns were reported, documented, and addressed.

Read our latest article to learn how these changes may affect healthcare professionals throughout Illinois.



https://favialawfirm.com/2026/06/16/new-illinois-patient-protection-law-creates-reporting-and-compliance-obligations-for-healthcare-providers/

05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend is a time for remembrance, family gatherings, and the unofficial start of summer. However, it is also marked by increased road traffic and, unfortunately, a higher incidence of traffic accidents.

For residents of Chicago, Illinois, this extended holiday weekend poses unique risks that require careful consideration and proactive measures.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how to protect yourself and your family from harm during Memorial Day weekend with tips from Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C., a trusted Chicago personal injury law firm.

https://favialawfirm.com/2024/05/24/stay-safe-on-memorial-day-weekend-chicago-road-safety-tips/