Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeffrey A. Rabin of T he Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). He also talks about the mental health aspects of SSDI and general rules for applying. Jeffrey also answers listener questions. For more information, call 312-431-1000. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7651748/7651748_2025-08-16-195348.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Ge...
Aug 16, 2025
Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan , joins Jon Hansen to discuss the recent memo sent to employees from the AT&T CEO. Patrick also takes questions from listeners about workplace harassment, commissions, and more. For more information, visit www.contidolanlaw.com or call 312-332-7800. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7642770/7642770_2025-08-12-000010.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan:...
Aug 12, 2025
Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss estate planning. Mildred also answers listener questions about special needs trusts and planning for having financial support. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7556180/7556180_2025-08-03-205020.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being ...
Aug 03, 2025
Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss criminal actions at work, right to counsel during investigations, why you should ask for a lawyer, and more. For more information, call 312-380-6559. Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan , also chimes in about cross-examinations. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7544922/7544922_2025-07-26-203022.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI ...
Jul 26, 2025
Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about drug policies at work, suing employees, being investigated at work, and answer listener questions. For more information, visit www.contidolanlaw.com or call (312) 332-7800. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7544911/7544911_2025-07-26-190011.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the work...
Jul 26, 2025
Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss a couple that’s made the news for their allegedly exposed workplace relationship at a Coldplay concert. Federal Defense Attorney, Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers , also joins the two to discuss the fallout from the Diddy trial and the strategy of overcharging cases. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7531028/7531028_2025-07-19-202828.64kmono.mp3 For more information on Patrick Dolan, vis...
Jul 19, 2025
Personal Injury Attorney Jim Fabbrini of Fabbrini Law Group joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about the surge in gig economy vehicle crashes and the dangers of taking an Uber “off the books.” For more information, call 312-494-3131. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7518862/Jim_Fabbrini_7-12-25_2025-07-12-233502.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the workplace .cls-7{fill:#fff;...
Jul 13, 2025
Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeff Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), how they’re paid for and how often there is pushback. For more information, call 312-431-1000. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7518861/Jeff_Rabin_7-12-25_2025-07-12-232801.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendabl...
Jul 13, 2025
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Jul 13, 2025
On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer of Conti & Dolan, join Jon Hansen. Michael Leonard breaks down the latest trending cases and the issue of birthright citizenship. Patrick Dolan discusses mental health leave and PTSD at work. And, Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group , also joins to answer a listener’s question about wills. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7497494/7497494_2025-06-28-203034.64k...
Jun 28, 2025
Bob Clifford, the founder of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, joins host Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the Air India crash of a Boeing 787. For more information on Clifford Law Offices, visit www.cliffordlaw.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7488594/7488594_2025-06-24-182734.64kmono.mp3 Black boxes analyzed for cause of Air India crash that killed 270 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable...
Jun 24, 2025
Sadie Rose , Vogelzang Law’s bankruptcy team’s supervising attorney, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss representing clients with asbestos-related diseases . Sadie and Jon discuss bankrupt defendants and the Depo-Provera lawsuit, and the injectable contraceptive which has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7472782/7472782_2025-06-15-170922.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fi...
Jun 15, 2025
John and Andie Larson are the father-daughter duo that make up Larson Law Group . They join Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss their journey to creating the law firm and one of their focus being medical malpractice and opioid abuse. Plus, the trio discusses the statute of limitations on opioid overdoses and the impact it has on families. For more information, call 312-585-5554 or visit www.larson.law/ . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7459553/7459553_2025-06-07-204053.64kmono.mp3 Recent P...
Jun 07, 2025
Statehouse Reporter for Capitol News Illinois , Ben Szalinski , joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about the latest state legal news. Ben gives his key takeaways from the budget. From spending growth and new revenue to possible transit layoffs, Ben and Jon discuss what’s in the latest Illinois budget. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7459525/7459525_2025-06-07-182925.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick D...
Jun 07, 2025
On this airing of Let’s Get Legal: Jon Hansen is joined by Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan to talk about time frames for starting a lawsuit on wrongful terminations and more listener questions. Trial Lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers also joins to discuss whether age should be a factor in sentencing for jail or prison time. Additionally, Statehouse Reporter for Capitol News Illinois Ben Szalinski discusses the latest legislative news. https://serve.castfire.com...
Jun 02, 2025
Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. The two talk about documentation that helps when writing a will, if there is a need for a will when you only have one child, and she answers listener questions. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7424266/7424266_2025-05-20-035906.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down S...
May 20, 2025
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan, Founding Partner of Conti and Dolan , joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest employment news. Patrick also answers questions from listeners about 401(k) plans, guaranteed payouts in contracts, and more. For more information, visit www.contidolanlaw.com or call 312-332-7800. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7410302/7410302_2025-05-12-023502.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}...
May 12, 2025
Statehouse Reporter for Capitol News Illinois , Ben Szalinski , joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about the latest state legal news. Ben and Jon discuss proposed legislation, public defender reform, and public transit reform. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7397906/7397906_2025-05-05-032106.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the workplace .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ...
May 05, 2025
Skyler Hughes from Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss asbestos and the time frame from exposure to when problems can develop. Sklyer shares his journey to Vogelzang Law, why he chose asbestos litigation, and who has had the highest exposure to asbestos. For more information, visit vogelzanglaw.com or call 312-466-1669. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7397638/7397638_2025-05-03-202538.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;f...
May 03, 2025
Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two break down the arrest of Wisconsin County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. Mike and Jon also talk about the hours that go into a trial and the topic of unsolved cases. For more information about Michael Leonard, visit leonardtriallawyers.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7386867/7386867_2025-04-26-205407.64kmono.mp3 Who is Hannah Dugan, judge arrested by FBI in Wisconsin Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking d...
Apr 26, 2025
Cindy Buys, Professor of Law and Director of International Law Programs at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the Supreme Court case involving a Venezuelan man who might be deported by the Trump Administration. Listen in while Professor Buys breaks down the details surrounding this news story, Alien Enemies Act and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7377458/7377458_2025-04-20-155158.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking...
Apr 20, 2025
Millie Palmer of Navigant Law joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to share real-life experiences that highlight the importance of estate planning. Listen in while Millie discusses estate planning from both the perspective of establishing the estate and next of kin. She and Jon dive in to all the issues that can arise from having a chaotic and unorganized estate. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7377457/7377457_2025-04-20-152057.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI ...
Apr 20, 2025
Mike Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen to answer all listeners’ legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss class action lawsuits, Governor JB Pritzker’s Paid Leave Act, whistleblower settlements, and many other legal topics. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7367346/Patrick_Dolan_and_Mike_Leonard_2025-04-12-224646.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ...
Apr 12, 2025
Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss estate planning. Mildred talks to listeners about receiving inheritance letters after people have passed, what it means to fund a trust, and switching lawyers after creating a will or trust. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7356940/Millie_Palmer_2025-04-05-200740.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI an...
Apr 05, 2025
Jon Hansen is joined by lawyers Patrick Dolan and Michael Leonard on this airing of Let’s Get Legal! Patrick Dolan, an employment lawyer at Conti & Dolan, discusses leaving a job, unlimited PTO, and getting fired while on maternity leave. Michael Leonard, a trial lawyer at Leonard Trial Lawyers, discusses the credibility of an alibi witness and visiting clients in jail. Plus, real estate attorney Dave Schlueter, who works with the Law Offices of Dave Schlueter Ltd., joins to answer a listene...
Mar 29, 2025
Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers , joins Jon Hansen to answer listeners’ legal questions and trending legal news. Michael covers the case of Patrick Daley Thompson, former 11th Ward Alderman. Plus, the two discuss written orders and oral orders from judges. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7334999/Mike_Leonard_2025-03-23-170439.64kmono.mp3 Supreme Court sides with ex-Chicago alderperson in corruption conviction appeal Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down S...
Mar 23, 2025
Ben Szalinski , Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois , joins Dane Neal filling in for Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the end of reimbursements for Illinois food programs. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7314611/Ben_Szalinski_Capitol_News_2025-03-09-150711.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the workplace .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Navigant Law Group: Estate pl...
Mar 09, 2025
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s request to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid. What happens now? Criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard joins Dane Neal, in for Jon Hansen, to discuss the latest Supreme Court news. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7314605/Michael_Leonard_2025-03-09-154605.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patrick Dolan: Being expendable in the workplace .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:eve...
Mar 09, 2025
An investigation by ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois discovered that children were being mistreated and neglected while being homeschooled. State Representative and Chair of the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee in the Illinois House, Terra Costa Howard, joins Dane Neal, filling in for Jon Hansen for Let’s Gel Legal. The two discuss homeschooling and the new bill that hopes to protect children’s education when they are learning at home. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7314589/Terra_Costa...
Mar 09, 2025
Michelle T. Pawlowski, Litigation Associate Attorney at Vogelzang Law , joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal! Michelle and Jon talk about the development of mesothelioma, lawsuits after death, and take calls from listeners who worked with asbestos and developed lung damage. For more information, call (312) 466-1669. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7304310/Michelle_2025-03-03-005810.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Let’s Get Legal Breaking down SSDI and SSI .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lawyer Patr...
Mar 03, 2025
