Atty. Eric J. Parker
Eric’s main focus is on estate planning, trusts, probate, elder law and injury litigation matters. AWARDS / RECOGNITION -Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Attroney -AVVO Rating of 10/10 - Super Lawyer 2014-2023 - Certificate of Publication – Chapter on Advance Directives – IICLE – IL Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2011 - Certificate of Publication – Long Term Care 2011 Supplement -IICLE 2010 - Certificate of Appreciation for Authoring Book Chapter -Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2008 PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 2020 Presenter “Medical and Other Records in Nursing Home
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Eric J. Parker is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Stotis & Baird Chartered. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on irs, wills, trusts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at Pepperdine University of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Iowa (B.A. Political, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric’s main focus is on estate planning, trusts, probate, elder law and injury litigation matters
- AWARDS / RECOGNITION -Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Attroney -AVVO Rating of 10/10 - Super Lawyer 2014-2023 - Certificate of Publication – Chapter on Advance Directives – IICLE – IL Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2011 - Certificate of Publication – Long Term Care 2011 Supplement -IICLE 2010 - Certificate of Appreciation for Authoring Book Chapter -Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2008 PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 2020 Presenter “Medical and Other Records in Nursing Home Lawsuits” -Issues in Long Term Care Litigation Conference Presenter “Medical Aid in Dying – New Legal, Ethical and Advisory Perspectives” – IICLE Elder Law Short Course Presenter “Medical Aid in Dying and New Perspectives on End of Life Advocacy”- De Paul Elder and Family Law Symposium Presenter “Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and POLSTs” -Compassion and Choices Training Seminar Presenter “Fundamentals of Guardianship”, Council for Jewish Elderly, Senior Life Presenter/Training “Advance Directives for Compassion and Choices”, Chicago Bar Association Advocating for Clients at the End of Their Lives, Chicago Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law Committee 2019 Presenter “Advance Directives” for St. Paul Senior Singles, Park Ridge, IL Presenter “Who Decides When the Patient Can’t”, 2019 Culture Change Summit-Bridging the Care Continuum for the Illinois Pioneer Coalition Presenter “A Conversation about Faith & End-of-Life Decisions” at Levy Senior Center, Evanston, IL for Compassion & Choices IL Presenter “End of Life Options” for Chicago Bar Association Series on Death with Dignity Presenter “Planning Ahead: Advance Directives & Basics in Estate Planning” at Brookdale Senior Living, Chicago, IL Presenter “Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease” at Artis Senior Living of Lakeview, Chicago, IL sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter 2017 Presenter “Legal Aspects of Housing Transitions” for Center of Concern, DesPlaines, IL Presenter “Controversial Issues In Elder Law” for North Shore Village, Evanston, IL Chapter Author “Medical Records in Long Term Care Litigation” for Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) 2016 Chapter on Medical Records for Volume on Long Term Care Litigation- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Presenter “Thoughtful Estate Planning” Aging Well Conference, Evanston, IL Presenter “Life Span Legal Issues” The Hallmark, Chicago, IL 2015 Presenter -“When Hoarding Becomes a Community Concern” at Illinois Environmental Health Association Conference Presenter – “The Legal Problems Associated with Hoarding” at the Hoarding: Impact on Relationships and Health Conference Presenter – “Elder Law Overview” at Northern Trust Conference “Estates in Jeopardy-How Care Providers Can Help Terminally Ill Patients to Make a Plan – Chicago Bridge Blog 2014 Co-Authored Chapter on Advance Directives for IICLE – Guardianship for Disabled Adults, Advance Directives and Mental Health Law Presenter – Advance Planning for Stroke Patients for “Stroke: Moving Forward” Conference Presenter – Advocating for Quality Medical Care Conference Presenter – Litigation Skills in Guardianship Cases for IICLE Elder Law Short Course Presenter – “Advocacy in Alternative Dispute Resolution” at the monthly meeting 2013 Medical Records Evidence – IICLE – Long Term Care Litigation 2012 Seven Tips for Presenting Elderly Witnesses for Chicago Bridge Blog Presenter for the Arbitration segment of a seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution – IICLE Arbitration Advocacy – Winning at Alternative Dispute Resolution Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives – Seminar Co-Author of Book Chapter on Advance Directives for IICLE Advocating for Quality Medical Care – Seminar “Testifying Well at Depositions” – Officer Beat Training, Palatine Police Department 2011 Chapter on Advance Directives – IICLE – Institute for Continuing Legal Education Co-Author on Chapter on Living Wills and Powers of Attorney – IILCE-Guardianship for Disabled Adults “A Difficult Transition: When Demential Starts before the Planning Can Happen” – Chicago Bridge Blog Powers of Attorney and Other Advance Directives- North Shore Village Seminar The Hoarding Dilemma – Hoarding and Mental Health Law Seminar Preventing Nursing Home Neglect – Elder Law Panel Discussion Elder Law Issues – Elder Care Support Group Conference Understanding Financial Abuse – Community Presentation Conference Advance Directives – Aging Well Conference Estate Planning – Afternoon Talk Conference Hoarding: The Legal Issues – Advanced Elderly Service Officer Training “Seven Things to Expect from a Nursing Home” – Chicago Bridge Blog “Medication Errors – How you can Avoid being a Victim” – Chicago Bridge Blog 2010 “Who’s Watching the Money-Helping Seniors to Manage Their Finances” – Chicago Bridge Blog 2010 Supplement to Chapter on Injury Settlements and Special Needs Trusts – IICLE Handbook Long Term Care 2011 Supplement- IICLE 2009 “Does My Parent Need a Guardian” – Chicago Bridge Blog 2008 Authored chapter on Long Term Care Records – IICLE Authored chapter on Structured Settlements and Special Needs Trusts in Personal Injury Cases – IICLE “How You Can Stop Nursing Home Neglect” – Keenager News PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS – Illinois Trial Lawyers Association – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – Illinois State Bar Association – Chicago Bar Association – Chicago Bar Association Elder Law Subcommittee MEMBERSHIPS – Admitted to Illinois Bar 1992 – Licensed to practice in Illinois and The United States District Court for Northern District – Member of the Federal Trial Bar – Admitted pro hac vice in Wisconsin
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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