Legal Opinion

Silberstein v. Joos

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided May 2, 1978No. 77-361PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Stengel

Plaintiff Robert L. Silberstein appeals from an order dismissing a petition for adjudication and enforcement of a lien for attorney fees in connection with a personal injury action.

According to the pleadings and motions in the record, William and Geraldine Joos were injured in an automobile accident on August 25, 1974. On September 10, 1974, Mr. and Mrs. Joos signed a contract engaging plaintiff to prosecute or settle all claims for damages resulting from the injuries sustained in the August 25 accident. The contract provided for a contingent fee plus expenses. Plaintiff was discharged by Mr.…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. People Ex Rel. Scott v. Chicago Park DistrictIllinois Supreme Court · 1976
  2. Greenlee Bros. & Co. v. Rockford Chair & Furniture Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1969
  3. City of Chicago v. GoebelAppellate Court of Illinois · 1939

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Illinois Housing Development Authority v. Sjostrom & Sons, Inc.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1982
  2. Wheeler v. Caterpillar Tractor Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1984
  3. Pedersen & Houpt, P.C. v. Main Street Village West, Part 1, LLCAppellate Court of Illinois · 2014

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