Environmental law attorneys in Illinois work with a myriad of environmental international treaties, statutes, laws, legislation and regulations. The attorneys for environmental law firms represent businesses and companies seeking to comply with environmental regulations or answering to regulatory bodies on environmental matters. Environmental lawyers in Illinois also represent people who have been the victims of pollution or toxins released by a company or industrial facility, or representing the company against such claims.
Lawyer Referral Service in Chicago - The Chicago Bar Association sponsors a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service. The public service refers individuals and businesses to local attorneys in Chicago, and the surrounding areas of Cook County, DuPage County, and Lake County, Illinois. More than 300 pre-screened attorneys participate in the Lawyer Referral Service. These attorneys serve on more than 40 different subject matter panels depending on their experience in a particular practice area. The attorneys that participate in the service have an average of 20 years experience.