Delano Law Offices - Springfield, Illinois

02/03/2026

We are looking for an experienced full time, in person, legal assistant to assist with personal injury, workers' compensation, and family law matters. Please email resumes to [email protected].

01/12/2026

Tom Pavlik was recently quoted in an article by the Illinois Times regarding free speech at work:

Larry Criscione has it pretty good by most people’s standards. He’s a nuclear engineer who paid off his house many years ago. The Springfield resident owns 17 rental properties in the area and, at the age of 57, recently took an early retirement pension package from the Nuclear Regulatory Commis...

11/10/2025

The principle of free speech is a cornerstone of American democracy, enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It guarantees that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech,” basically protecting an individual’s right to express ideas, opinions and beliefs...

06/10/2025

Looking forward to another great meeting!

04/04/2025

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠!

In 2017, Legal Netlink Alliance established a meaningful tradition: hosting Global Meetings every two years, alternating between and the . These gatherings strengthen our commitment to legal excellence and the enduring friendships that define our network.

*️⃣ 2017 – London (our first-ever Global Meeting)
*️⃣ 2019 – New Orleans
*️⃣ 2020-2022 – Virtual connections due to the pandemic
*️⃣ 2023 – Paris (resuming our in-person tradition)
*️⃣ 2025 – Chicago – our next destination!

With over 30 years of history, LNA continues to bring together leading firms worldwide, fostering collaboration for the benefit of our clients, our firms, and our attorneys.

Looking forward to another inspiring and productive meeting in !
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03/28/2025

https://www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com/columns/be-aware-of-these-legal-developments-15687488

Here are a few things happening in the legal world. Corporate Transparency Act The Corporate Transparency Act was enacted in 2021 with the stated purpose...

03/21/2025

Do you own a business entity like a corporation or LLC? If so, you need to be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act. Here's a short update on its status:

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted at the Federal level in 2021 to combat illicit financial activities by requiring businesses to disclose their beneficial ownership information, has experienced significant legal developments recently. Here's what you need to know:

Supreme Court Decision: On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a previous injunction, allowing the CTA to be enforced while the Fifth Circuit Court reviews the law.

Treasury Department's Stance: Despite the Supreme Court's decision, on March 3, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce the CTA's reporting requirements on domestic small businesses, aligning with concerns that the law imposes excessive burdens on low-risk entities.

Current Status: As of today, the CTA remains legally enforceable; however, the Treasury Department has suspended enforcement for domestic companies. This means that while the law is in effect, domestic small businesses are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information reports. The focus of enforcement has shifted towards foreign reporting companies.

Looking Ahead: The situation is evolving, with ongoing discussions about potential amendments to the CTA to balance the goals of preventing illicit financial activities and minimizing regulatory burdens on small businesses. Business owners should stay informed about future developments to ensure compliance when enforcement policies are updated.

03/04/2025

Great news.

Treasury Department said it won’t take enforcement action against Americans or American companies who fail to file ownership information under the law.

11/21/2024

We asked an estate planning attorney and two financial planners with decades of experience what not to do with what's left behind.

11/12/2024

If you have some time over the holidays, discuss your estate plan with your family.

Learn what goes into having a successful and productive estate planning conversation.

11/07/2024

Does your partner have a will? Do you know what it says? Unmarried partners have no rights of inheritance under Illinois law. If your partner wants you to have his/her property, he/she needs to arrange things so that you receive it. This can be a will, a trust, owning property jointly, beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement plans, and other means.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14038475/My-partner-14-years-left-children-left-grabby-concerned.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR13XrIPAta9w2K1bRtBcQHAwY9tuu-0r7GPCc-8v8VwqadlaIS64vROmTI_aem_lQrv0Sb7_jLAR8jXfPEz3A

09/24/2024

🌟 Not just a room full of lawyers - a strong community! 🌟

Our meeting in last week was an opportunity for us to build bridges, exchange ideas, and forge lasting partnerships that transcend borders. Engaging in meaningful discussion, gaining new insights and designing future projects is what we loved most about the meeting.

We are grateful to the representatives of all the 𝟯𝟬 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙬 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙨 who attended the reunion, coming from far and wide.

All of us treasured every moment and encounter and are returning home with a wealth of inspiration from fellow attorneys as well as top-notch speakers.

We take this opportunity to extend our deepest thanks to Carruthers & Roth, P.A., to LNA Board Director Mike Allen and their entire team for being such gracious and generous hosts. Thank you, Margaret Enders Bacon, for your exceptional efforts!

See you all next year!
PS: To all our friends who attended and were not captured in our group photo, we promise to do right by everybody next time. 🙏