Lawyers in Palatine, IL
There are 1 attorneys and law firms in Palatine, Illinois. Compare ratings, hours, and contact details below, or filter by practice area to find the right lawyer near you.
Legal help in Illinois
- Illinois courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceIllinois State Bar Association – Illinois Lawyer Finder (Lawyer Referral Service)
- Small claims limit: $10,000 (source)
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 2 years — 735 ILCS 5/13-202
Exceptions and details
Set by Ill. S. Ct. Rule 281: tort or contract claims for money not in excess of $10,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Same limit for suits against a person or business. Limit unchanged since Jan. 1, 2006; Rule 281 was last amended eff. Jan. 1, 2022 (removed tax-collection cases). No 2025/2026 change found.
Medical malpractice has its own rules (735 ILCS 5/13-212: discovery rule with a 4-year repose). Claims against local public entities have a 1-year period under the Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/8-101).
Illinois has no mandatory/integrated state bar (attorney licensing and discipline run through the Supreme Court/ARDC); the referral service is operated by the voluntary statewide Illinois State Bar Association. Phone referral: 217-525-5297, 30-minute consultation for no more than $25.
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
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