Giamanco & Ooink

Welcome to http://www.golawoffice.com/, the website for the law office of Giamanco & Ooink.

Here you will find information about Giamanco & Ooink, a group of experienced trial attorneys who fight for the rights of their clients throughout the Chicago metro area and the southwestern suburbs.

This website contains some information about which we are frequently asked including our areas of practice, fees and costs, and other useful information.

After visiting this site should you have any questions or if we may be of any service to you please feel free to contact us directly.  You can reach us:

• By phone at 630-679-0930

• E-mail at mailto:joe@jpglawoffice.com, or

• Through our prospective client information form which you can find here for Civil or here for Criminal, DUI or Traffic matters.  

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Defending liberty and  pursuing justice.

Fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves.

Speaking for those who would not be otherwise heard.

Ensuring and protecting one's freedom.

High quality and affordable legal advice.

Vigorous legal representation.

Unparalleled results.

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Juan Pedro Roberto A. Ooink

Experience	GENERAL LITIGATION PROFILE Over 100 Felony and Misdemeanor bench trials Defense of felonies, DUI's, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and violations of municipal ordinances in State Court Defense of felonies in Federal Court Filed and prosecuted both Criminal and Civil appeals in Illinois Appellate Courts Illinois Secretary of State Formal and Informal hearings Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police hearings Prosecution and defense of ERISA matter in Federal Court Prosecution and defense of domestic relation and parentage cases (Divorce, Child Custody, Child support and Visitation matters) Prosecution of cases before the Illinois Commerce Commission Mandatory arbitration hearings Prosecution and defense of contract cases Prosecution and defense of personal injury cases involving auto accidents and premises liability cases Prosecution and defense of uninsured and underinsured motorist claims Defense of auto accidents involving both claimed injuries and property damage Defense of cases before the Illinois Department of Human Rights (sexual harassment matter) Handled cases in the following Illinois counties:  Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Kankakee, De Kalb, Kane, Kendall, Winnebago, Coles, McLean, Champaign, Rock Island, Grundy, Iroquois,  LaSalle, Boone, McDonough Handled cases in the following Federal districts: Northern and Central District of Illinois (7th Circuit), Eastern District of Michigan (6th Circuit)
Prior Attorney Positions	Law Office of Raymond L. Prusak, Chicago, Illinois:  2003 - 2005 Law Office of Steven M. Goldman, Wheeling, Illinois: 2005-2007
Law Degree	2003:  J.D.:  DePaul University College of Law CALI award in Trial Advocacy I CALI award in Trial Advocacy II Order of Barristers International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Art and Science of Advocacy Liberty Mutual Insurance Diversity Mock Trial Activities Program 2001 Moot Court Trial Team Moot Court Trial Team Representative DePaul Student Advocate DePaul Racquetball Club President LLSA Treasurer 2001-2002
Clerkships	Greer, Burns and Crain, Chicago, Illinois: 2001-2002 Cook County Public Defender's Office, Chicago, Illinois: 2002-2003 Law Office of Raymond L. Prusak, Chicago, Illinois: 2002-2003
Undergraduate Degree	1996:  B.S.M.E.: Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan Major:  Mechanical Engineering Designed, developed, tested and pursued a patent for a new walker LTU Club Basketball Coach/Player Toyoda Grinders for Industry Inc. Internship
Non-Legal Prior Positions	Hydro Gear, Sullivan, Illinois: 1997-2000: Project Manager Toyoda Grinders for Industry Inc., 1995-1997: Mechanical Engineer
Professional Affiliations	Federal Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Chicago Bar Association Cook County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Will County Bar Association DuPage County Bar Association Kane County Bar Association Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois National Notary Association
Current Town of Residence	Countryside, Illinois
Home Town	Commerce Township, Michigan

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Our Attorneys

Joseph Paul Giamanco      joe@golawoffice.com Click here for Joe's Bio

Juan P.R.A. Ooink           juan@golawoffice.com Click here for Juan's Bio

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As litigation and trial attorneys we practice within a variety of areas of law; however, our primary areas of practice include:

Personal Injury Auto Accidents Trucking Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Uninsured Motorist Actions Slip and Falls Premises Liability Dram Shop (intoxication) Cases Construction Accidents	Criminal Defense Felonies Misdemeanors Drug possession Gun possession and offenses Sex offenses Domestic battery DUI defense Driving on suspended license Traffic tickets Expungements
Also available for practice in the following areas:
Miscellaneous and Civil Litigation Federal Criminal Defense Federal and State Criminal Appeals Illinois Secretary of State Formal and Informal Hearings Driver's License Clearing Eminent Domain Actions / Land Take General Tort Law Basic Wills Living Wills Powers of Attorney for Health Care Contract Drafting and Disputes Incorporation of Businesses Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks

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You've been injured in an accident:  what to do to protect your rights

The most common type of accident people tend to be involved in is that of a car accident.  Whether it is a minor "fender bender" or a serious collision, the steps you should take are the same.

1. Call the police immediately and answer any questions they have regarding how the collision or accident occurred.  Be sure to tell the officers if the other driver did something wrong to cause the accident.

2. Assess your injuries while on scene - if you're injured be sure to tell the investigating officer and others on scene to assist you in getting the medical help you may need.

3. Take down the names, phone numbers and addresses of any and all witnesses who come to the scene.

4. If you have a camera near by have a friend or family member take photos of the accident scene.

5. Do not admit fault for causing the collision or for the cause of your injury.

6. If you feel your body stiffen up in the days following the injury be sure to seek medical assistance; the longer you wait to get medical help the less likely it will be for you to recover for your injuries.

7. Do not talk to anyone representing the other party or their insurance company about the how the injury occurred.  Additionally, do not complete any claim forms or other reports for anyone other than your own insurance company or their attorneys.

8. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY.  The law limits the time you have to file an action for injuries due to the negligence of others.  The amount of time you have also varies depending on the type of case involved.

9. Remember, investigating police officers do not determine who was "at fault", they merely investigate.  As such, just because you receive a traffic ticket this does not mean the accident was your fault.  Contact an attorney before you go to court for any ticket you receive from such an accident.

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You've been pulled over for driving while intoxicated (DUI):  What to do to protect your rights

1. Do not offer to take the breathalyzer or a blood test.  You may automatically lose your driver's license for refusing to do so; however, if you take the test and fail the results from these tests are nearly impossible to defeat and you will likely face a conviction.

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Fees and Costs

  Credit Cards: Visa - MasterCard - American Express - Discover - Pay Pal - E-check

For our client's convenience we accept all major credit cards via e-mail invoicing for payment of attorney's fees.  If you wish to pay by credit card we can send you an electronic invoice to your regular e-mail address and you can pay any attorney's fees from any computer, anywhere.  **Processing fees of 4% apply to all credit card transactions.**

 

  General Statement Regarding Legal Fees:

Those facing litigation, no matter the form or type of case involved, often have a common question for any attorney they speak with, "how much will this cost"?  This question, while it is a simple one, often becomes much more complicated than perhaps it should be.  The practice of law allows attorneys, in most instances, to charge any fee associated with the work they conduct which is considered reasonable.  Attorney's fees are often charged in accordance with one of the following methods:

• A percentage of the recovery gained by the client

• A flat fee for services

• By the hour

• A combination of two or more of the above methods

Relationships between attorneys and their clients are often damaged by the lack of understanding between each with regard to how much will be charged by the attorney.  As such, we require a written fee agreement be signed by both the handling attorney and the client.  Each fee agreement clearly spells out the fee that will be charged, how it will be calculated, when payments will be due, and how court costs or other costs will be paid.  We firmly believe that by requiring this in each case, no matter how small, that each attorney/client relationship is enhanced and that the client is protected from any possible misunderstanding that could occur.

  The "contingency fee" agreement and its benefit:

The "contingency" fee agreement is one of our preferred methods for calculating attorney's fees.  The concept is simple, we don't get paid unless you do.  Our collecting of a fee is entirely contingent on making a recovery for the client.  This method allows for each client to receive proper legal representation with out regard to their financial condition or ability to pay any amount to their attorneys before the end of their case.

Under this type of agreement clients are only responsible for their court and litigation costs; however, under certain circumstances these amounts may also be advanced by our office and collected only after successful resolution of our client's case.

 

  Fee agreements based upon a "flat fee":

The "flat fee" agreement is also one of our preferred methods for calculating attorney's fees.  Under this type of agreement we quote a total fee up front for the handling of the entire case.  The fee charged does not change based upon the number of hours required for the agreed work, no matter how long it takes.

This type of agreement allows each client the comfort of knowing exactly how much the handling of their case will cost.  Additionally, depending on the amount charged, installment payments may be considered to lessen the upfront expense charged for the services.

 

  Overall attitude towards hourly fee agreements:

The attorney's fees and costs of litigation are often of major concern to those who are facing the reality of litigation and, for good reason, they should be.  Many law firms often only consider taking a case when they know it will require many hours and where they can charge a hefty hourly rate.  It is not uncommon to see hourly rates charged for legal services well in excess of $300.00 per hour for work performed on the client's behalf and even a higher rate for time spent when either in court for hearings or on trial.  In addition to this some law firms charge extra rates associated with work conducted by their law clerks (often times law students), paralegals and even legal secretaries.

The amount charged for each individual person can vary greatly.  The one element that is common to each of these firms is that they receive a major benefit by taking extra time or steps in the pursuit of their client's litigation in order to receive a higher total fee for themselves.  In our opinion this attitude is detrimental in most types of litigation and ultimately only causes clients to expend more time and money than is reasonably necessary to resolve the litigation.

For the above stated reasons, we prefer to avoid entering into hourly fee agreements with our clients.  We tend to find that our clients are happier when they know exactly how much our services will cost and what they can expect.  In addition to this they enjoy the prompt attention their case receives and comfort in the knowledge that we will not draw out their litigation to simply benefit ourselves.

 

  When we do enter into hourly fee agreements:

Depending on the type of case involved, there is occasionally a "right" time to institute an hourly fee agreement.  While there are other exceptions, we tend to find hourly fee agreements preferable when we continue working with a specific client over an extended period of time and with regard to a variety of legal issues.

For most cases involving an hourly fee agreement we charge a reduced rate of $200 per hour for each attorney and our time is billed in quarter hour increments.  Additionally, we do not charge hourly rates while conducting routine office tasks such as copying.

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