Attorney Jim Coogan - a Trial Lawyer for over fifteen years - explains legal topics and current events. Jim breaks down complicated legal issues to give listeners insights and decode all the unnecessary legalese.
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UPDATE: Gerald Reed II and 2 Tiers of Justice
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Jim updates the Gerald Reed case—the trial is complete. And explores other wrongful convictions in Chicago while comparing them to the complaints that a “two-tiered system of justice” is being applied to ex-President Trump.Av Jim Coogan
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Gerald Reed was arrested on suspicion of a double-homicide. While in Chicago Police custody, he was interrogated by two detectives that worked under the infamous John Burge. He alleged that he was kicked so hard while handcuffed that it broke the rod placed in his thigh bone. Xrays confirmed the fracture, but the jury convicted him anyway. He kept …
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Attorney Jim Coogan knows the law...can be funny. Did you know you can be pulled over for honking your car horn? What if you are honking to cheer on a group of sports fans? Or a political rally? Or protesting a political gathering? What about your right to free speech? Listen in as Jim discusses a surprising recent case involving all these question…
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Interview: Athletic Trainer Joseph Santillo!
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Joseph is a specially-trained athletic trainer with who is also specialist in Functional Capacity Exams...and he even did an internship at NASA! Take a listen as Jim and Joseph discuss the commitment and training required to help people recover from injuries and improve their strength. Joseph also discusses why helping patients live healthier lives…
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What is a Lawyer's Job in a Civil Case?
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Jim discusses what you should expect from your lawyer in a Civil Case, what questions you should ask, and the nature of the relationship between lawyer and client.Av Jim Coogan
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Special Guest: Chicago Reader Columnist Ben Joravsky
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Ben sat down and talked one on one with columnist and host of The Ben Joravsky Show, Ben Joravsky. Trump, Mayor Daly, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago migrant crisis and so much more!!Av Jim Coogan
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What Kind of Insurance Should you Buy?
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Do you have good insurance? Are you sure? Getting good home & auto insurance will not only protect you if you cause injury to someone else, but you can protect yourself if the person who injures you does not have insurance. Most people do not ask about "uninsured motorist coverage" when they get insurance, but you'll be glad you had it if something…
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Special Guest: Lawyer Coach Steve Fretzin
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In this special Guest Interview Episode, Jim welcomes Business Development and Lawyer Coach, Steve Fretzin! Steve is the host of the "Be That Lawyer" Podcast and works with attorneys who look to expand and grow their law practices. Steve shares why he is passionate about helping lawyers deliver for more clients that need their skills and advocacy.…
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In the 1990's, Americans who were unfamiliar with civil wrongful death cases were confronted with one of the most high-profile lawsuits in American History. Following the Los Angeles County jury's acquittal of OJ Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, the Goldman family sued OJ for wrongful death. As a result, many lear…
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Jail or no Jail? Pre-Trial Fairness Act Explained
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In 2023, Illinois made sweeping changes to the criminal justice system. Listen in as Jim Coogan explains how the Pre-Trial Fairness Act replaces the cash bail system and will impact everyone charged with a crime in Illinois going forward.Av Jim Coogan
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How do you know whether a nursing home will care for your loved one? What questions should you ask? What are the signs of neglect? Jim Coogan discusses how to advocate for your loved one and how to keep them cared for.Av Jim Coogan
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Probate is scary! Or is it? Most people have an unfavorable idea of what probate is and how it works. But the reality is that it's an important part of what happens when people can not legally act on their own behalf--either due to death or sickness or because they're a minor. Maybe it's not so bad, after all.…
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LIVE GUEST: Interview with Dr. Peter McCool
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Coogan Knows the Law, but he doesn't Know Emergency Room Medicine. Certainly not like Dr. McCool does. Listen as Jim finds out how things work in the ER. What it's like to teach new doctors to care for patients in high-stress situations. And he asks an ER doctor: why did you decide to become a lawyer? Then, Jim and Peter discuss some of the wildest…
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What are the the Types of Witnesses?
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Can I get a witness? Law cases are about evidence. Witness testimony is critical in nearly every case you can imagine. In this episode, Jim breaks down the different types of witnesses and the roles they play in the process. It involves: who is the witness, what is the basis for their knowledge, and what does the side that wants them to testify exp…
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Jim explains the three different types of attorney fees. Some lawyers are paid by the hour. Some a fixed Fee. Jim also explains what a "contingent" fee is and how it benefits the client. For more information contact Jim at Coogan Gallagher at (312) 782-7482 or cgtrial.comAv Jim Coogan
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Jim breaks down what a deposition is in a legal case. He explains who asks the questions, who answers question and how it fits into the case. For more information contact Coogan Gallagher at (312) 782-7482 or cgtrial.com.Av Jim Coogan
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Do you know what a Civil Law Suit involves? Listen as Jim breaks down 5 things you need to know about civil lawsuits. The investigation, the filing of the lawsuit, discovery and the witnesses. Oh, and maybe a trial. For more information and any other legal questions, visit the law firm of Coogan Gallagher (www.cgtrial.com)…
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What is a Civil Case? What is a Criminal Case? How are they different? Jim breaks down the major differences between civil cases and criminal cases, with three key differences: who brings the case, the burden of proof and the stakes! For more information and any other legal questions, visit Coogan Gallagher (www.cgtrial.com).…
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Jim breaks down "Damages." He explains the different types of injuries, the cases they arise in, and what does it all mean? For more information or to ask for more details about any legal question you have, contact the Coogan Gallagher firm (visit www.cgtrial.com).Av Jim Coogan
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