Family Law

• Paternity
• Guardianship
  Jennifer Carroll joined the legal team at Newland & Newland, LLP in October 2012. Before joining Newland & Newland, LLP Jennifer was an associate at a Chicagoland firm working in estate planning, probate, and general commercial litigation. She has also previously served as a guardian ad litem for disabled adults in guardianship cases in Lake County.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Jennifer was born and raised in a small fishing town in Southeast Alaska. She moved to Oregon where she studied Sociology at Oregon State University in Corvallis before obtaining her Juris Doctorate at the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene. While in law school Jennifer did internships with the Lane County Legal Aid Clinic, helping underserved populations with legal issues involving evictions, creditor collection actions, and social security and other benefits issues. She also interned with the Benton County District Attorney’s Office where she helped prosecute municipal violations and other criminal matters.
• DUI/DWI
  At Newland & Newland, LLP, we are aggressive advocates for victims who have been injured by drunk drivers. We do everything possible to hold reckless drivers accountable for their actions and to get injured victims the compensation they need to start moving forward. If you or a member of your family has been hurt in a drunk driving-related crash, we will provide the trusted guidance and responsible representation you deserve.
• Wrongful Death
  Medical science has advanced at a rapid pace over the last two decades, especially so in the development of major medical devices like heart implant devices. New and improved medical devices designed to prolong and improve the quality of life for heart patients have revolutionized medical cardiac management throughout the country. The increased number of heart surgeries utilizing heart implant devices has also led to an increase in related device failures. Many of these flawed or defective heart devices have been recalled, but not before causing heart attacks, related catastrophic injuries, or wrongful death. If you have been injured or someone you know has died as a result of a defective heart implant device, you need experienced legal representation.
• Traffic Violations
  Most recently/notably Erin has collected over $465k for three individuals injured when a driver was permitted to continue operating his vehicle despite his employer knowing he was suffering from heat-related exhaustion, $380k for an elderly woman who was hit while leaving a Doctor's appointment $225 for a motorcycle badly injured by a trucking collision despite his own speeding, $1.25m for an injured party who survived and recovered wonderfully from a head-on collision, and $1.5m for a woman unfortunately injured while at work! These resolutions are a result of dedication, true passion for her clients and what is right, and the commitment to teamwork that Newland and Newland fosters! The point though, is that no one is a number, and each person's case is just as unique as they are. Erin and the whole team at Newland and Newland will advocate for you and what is best for your specific case!
• Sex Crimes
  In August 1995, Judge Etchingham was transferred to the Third Municipal District, Rolling Meadows, hearing disposition motions, bench and jury trials in the felony division, presiding over a variety of felony matters, including capital murder, murder, criminal sexual assault, burglary, drug cases, etc.
• Burglary
• Misdemeanors
  In May, 1998, Judge Etchingham was appointed as an Associate Judge of the Circuit Court, First Municipal District, where he sat in a variety of drug, preliminary hearings, and misdemeanor and felony courtrooms.
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
  The attorneys at Newland & Newland, LLP understand the outrage, frustration, and victimization our clients feel after an assault or battery. If you have been the subject of an assault, our attorneys want to help you fight back against your attacker. Some common types of assault and battery claims include...
• Murder
  From October, 2005 to his retirement, he was assigned primarily to the Domestic Violence call hearing bond court, motions and both misdemeanor and felony cases, including attempted murder, aggravated domestic battery, felony, felony endangerment to a child, violations of order of protection, etc. In addition, he heard and approved civil and criminal orders of protection. He was dually assigned to the Domestic Violence Division and the Third Domestic Division.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  After leaving the Cook County State's Attorneys Office, Mary Pat practiced workers compensation defense for the law departments of both Travelers Insurance and the Hartford Insurance Company. She has extensive experience in both arbitration and appeals at the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission. She has also argued cases in the Circuit Court of Cook County and the Illinois Appellate Court, the Workers Compensation Division. Mary Pat now dedicates her skills to helping those that were injured at work.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Being injured as a result of another person's negligence can be devastating, especially if the injuries are serious or life-changing. Fortunately, we can help. At Newland & Newland, LLP, we represent victims who have been hurt in a wide variety of situations including in auto accidents, premises liability accidents, defective products, and accidents involving public transportation. We also help those victims of nursing home negligence or abuse, as well as sexual abuse and assault.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Katrine R. Fleishman’s (née Lazar) practice is focused in the areas of real estate and estate planning, including trusts, wills and powers of attorney for health care and property. Katrine helps her clients – whether they are first time homebuyers, experienced investors or anyone in between – navigate the closing process, successfully closing hundreds of real estate transactions. She works with her estate planning clients, tailoring a plan for their future that fits their individual needs.
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Buying and selling real estate can be challenging, and it is important to have an attorney on your side who will ensure that your rights are fully protected at all times. Whether you are buying a home, selling a home, or both, the team at Newland & Newland, LLP will provide the guidance you need every step of the way. We also represent commercial landlords in a wide range of landlord-tenant matters.
• Property Damage
  Most auto accident cases are decided on the legal principle of negligence. In the eyes of the law, negligence is a failure to act in a reasonable manner to ensure safety and to prevent injury. A person who causes a car accident through negligence may be responsible for paying for any damages caused as a result, including property damage and bodily injuries. There are many different ways in which a driver could act negligently, including but not limited to...

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Each year, there are millions of individuals injured in accidents or incidents that are the result of intentional or negligent conduct. The impact of these injuries is often devastating to the individual, their families, and friends alike. Spinal cord injuries are devastating and complex, given the difficulty of treatment. If you or your loved one have been injured in an accident or incident resulting in a spinal cord injury, you need an experienced personal injury litigator to assist you with your claim.
• Medical Malpractice
  Recent reports suggest that medical mistakes represent the third-leading cause of death in the United States, trailing only cancer and heart disease. At Newland & Newland, LLP, we know that not all medical mistakes are caused by malpractice or by a doctor's negligence or carelessness. When medical malpractice does occur, however, we believe that the negligent doctor or hospital must be held fully accountable for any injuries that the patient sustains.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Gary has obtained millions of dollars for his clients and he has represented people for auto accidents, plane accidents, work related accidents, food poisoning, slip and fall, molestation, dog bites, construction accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, class actions, mass torts and the list goes on.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Katrine has been with Newland and Newland, LLP since 2015. Before joining Newland & Newland, LLP, she was an associate at a Chicagoland firm where she began her practice in real estate, estate planning, probate and elder law.
• Wills
• Power of Attorney
  It can be difficult to plan for a time where you are no longer around to provide for your family. At Newland & Newland, LLP, our compassionate lawyers are equipped to provide the guidance you need with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and all other estate planning tools. We also offer assistance with estate administration and probate for those who have been appointed to serve as executors and trustees.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  Rick Rogers graduated from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law in 1986. He holds an MBA from Drake University and a BS from Elmhurst College. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois state and federal courts. Rick is also a licensed IL Managing Real Estate Broker and has been a Broker for over 20 years. Beginning in 2003, his law and real estate practice have been devoted to mortgage default and foreclosure matters.