Federal $300k+ judgment vacated in favor of Estate
A decedent’s home was threatened by a $300K+ federal court judgment entered during the decedent’s lifetime. Acting on behalf of the decedent’s estate, Tenenbaum Law Group successfully challenged the judgment on procedural grounds and had it vacated, ensuring the decedent’s heirs were not unfairly burdened by a legacy lien. This case underscores how strategic litigation can protect heirs and highlights our firm’s experience navigating complex probate and judgment disputes.
Developer protected from unfounded nondisclosure claim
Tenenbaum Law Group successfully resolved a threatened real estate dispute on behalf of a builder–developer client after a subsequent property owner made a $20,000+ demand alleging nondisclosure. Through a detailed pre-litigation response grounded in Illinois real estate law and the transaction record, Tenenbaum Law Group demonstrated that the claims lacked legal and factual support, resulting in the matter being resolved without court intervention and protecting the client from unwarranted liability.
Rebranding violations rejected as de minimis; fees awarded
Court Enforces Settlement Agreement and Awards Tenenbaum Law Group’s Fees for Noncompliance. Tenenbaum Law Group successfully enforced a settlement agreement in a Cook County Chancery Division matter after the opposing party violated agreed-upon rebranding obligations by continuing limited use of a prohibited business name in marketing materials and social media. Rejecting arguments that the violations were merely de minimis, the Court found the conduct risked market confusion and granted the motion to enforce, ordering the defendant to pay Tenenbaum Law Group’s attorney’s fees and costs incurred to secure compliance.
Post-decree enforcement results in $48,000 judgment
Tenenbaum Law Group secured a $48,000 judgment in a post-decree family law matter involving unpaid child support and a former spouse’s failure to indemnify for outstanding tax liabilities as required by the judgment of dissolution. The Court entered judgment enforcing the decree and holding the non-compliant party financially accountable for both support arrears and indemnification obligations.
Emergency TRO filed, cloud on title removed, and real estate sale preserved
Tenenbaum Law Group resolved a real estate dispute after filing an Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to address a cloud on title created when a terminated buyer recorded a memorandum of contract despite the seller’s timely and proper termination under the contract’s terms. The improper recording prevented a scheduled closing with a bona fide third-party purchaser. Following emergency court proceedings, the matter was successfully settled, the cloud on title was removed, and the seller was able to proceed with the sale.
Representing the Estate of a Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant lost in the line of duty
Tenenbaum Law Group is honored to represent the estate of a Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant who died in the line of duty in April of 2023, after suffering a heart attack while fighting a high-rise fire in downtown Chicago. A 26-year CFD veteran and U.S. Navy veteran, he is remembered for his dedication to service, family, and fellow firefighters.
Landlord’s motion denied; tenants awarded $17,802 for statutory violations
Judgment for Tenants in a CCRTLO Enforcement Case. Tenenbaum Law Group secured summary judgment for residential tenants after a Cook County landlord unlawfully collected an excessive security deposit, failed to return it as required by law, improperly withheld funds for non-deductible expenses, and ignored multiple mandatory disclosure requirements under the Cook County Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance. The Court rejected the landlord’s motion to dismiss, granted summary judgment on multiple statutory violations, and entered judgment totaling $17,802 in statutory damages, attorney’s fees, and court costs—underscoring that landlords who disregard tenant-protection laws can be held financially accountable.