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At Childress Duffy Goldblatt (CDG) we understand that when you contact an attorney it is because you are in need, have suffered a loss or seek counsel regarding protection of your assets, business or property. The law firm you contact needs to be comprised of seasoned professionals, driven to deliver innovative yet practical solutions. CDG is that Firm. We limit our practice to specific areas resulting in a depth of experience and insight unparalleled in our profession. We approach all matters as a team enabling each member to exploit their unique abilities. Our results speak for themselves. We are your advocate, counsel and your insurance against insurance.^SM read more

	06.09.2009
	"Practice Makes Perfect Visual Presentations" By Mike Rogers read more

	05.26.2009 New Nurses Information The deadline to submit a Claim Form for determination of final eligibility and inclusion in the class actions ended April 1, 2009. At this time, we are diligently working with the claims administrator, CPT Group, to resolve issues arising from the County’s payroll records, and we hope that CPT will be able to release settlement funds to the class within the next month or so. We appreciate your patience.

	05.22.2009 "Childress Duffy Goldblatt Partners Joel N. Goldblatt and Katherine Smith Dedrick to speak at REBEX 2009 (Regional RIMS Conference and Exhibition). Their topic, "Top 10 Critical Corporate Risks - New Regulations and Changing Markets," will presented on Oct. 22, 2009 from 10:15 to 11:15 am at the Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling, IL. Speaking with them will be Dr. Mark Frigo, co-author of the book Driven: Business Strategy, Human Action, and the Creation of Wealth." read more

	05.05.2009 Federal Court grants motion filed by CDG on behalf of its corporate client and requires unauthorized insurer Industrial Risk Insurers ("IRI") to post a bond in the amount of $2.5 million before it is allowed to continue its defense in Federal Court. Judge Dow of the Northern District of Illinois ruled, in part, "the country's recent economic turmoil, felt keenly in the banking and securities industries, provides a rational explanation for [the insured's] recent desire to avail itself of the statute." At issue is the corporation's contingent business interruption claim arising from Hurricane Katrina. read more

	04.19.2009 UPS - NEW INFORMATION read more

	03.31.2009 - High Point 4 CDG recently delivered the proceeds of a 5.2 million dollar appraisal award for losses due to Hurricane Wilma, to the High Point Boulevard Association located in Boynton Beach, Florida. The award was made against Allstate Insurance Company, which had filed a lawsuit seeking to vacate the appraisal award. Allstate was unable to obtain relief in that case and recently voluntarily dismissed its petition. The Firm recently obtained confirmation of the appraisal award as a judgment in the lawsuit, and is continuing to seek supplemental relief from Allstate on behalf of the Association.

	03.16.2009 - Oceans Atrium & Oceans Atrium One CDG successfully resolved 2004 hurricane cases for two adjacent 12-story towers in Daytona Beach, Florida in April, 2009. The claims were made under Citizens Property Insurance Company’s policy and were litigated in Volusia County. The Firm represents and has represented several of the associations in the Daytona Beach area asserting claims under insurance policies issued by Citizens. The Firm’s familiarity with Citizens has benefited our clients in their settlements. The Associations represented in these matters will be able to complete the needed restorations for the benefit of their building.

	03.03.2009 Chinese Drywall read more

	02.19.2009 Cook County Class Action - NEW INFORMATION read more

	02.18.2009 - St. Andrews' The Firm recently delivered proceeds from a 4.8 million dollar appraisal award against Florida Insurance Guaranty Association to St. Andrews Condominium Association located in Wellington Florida. St. Andrews’ buildings were damaged by Hurricane Wilma. FIGA acted as the receiver for the assets and obligations of one of the Poe Group of Insurance Companies, which became insolvent in 2006.

	01.21.2009 Childress Duffy Goldblatt congratulates Partners Michael Childress and Edward Eshoo Jr. who were named 2009 Top Attorneys in Illinois by Illinois Super Lawyers.