Richard F. Doerr: Case Successes

Landlord/Tenant

2009 – Mr. Doerr successfully represented a landlord in an eviction matter. Mr. Doerr’s client had a contract where the tenant was renting with option to buy. When the housing market crashed the tenant quit paying on the contract and refused to leave the residence. A lawsuit was filed on behalf of the landlord/owner. The tenants were evicted and held liable for $10,000.00 in damages to the property and back payments.

Family Law

2008 – In a post judgment divorce case, Mr. Doerr prevented his client’s ex-wife from increasing the amount of money his client would have to pay in spousal support. Mr. Doerr also prevented his client’s ex-wife from extending the number of years she would receive maintenance. Mr. Doerr investigated the matter and pointed out that she had not sold or refinanced the marital residence as provided in the judgment. The ex-wife’s motions were denied, her maintenance terminated and the ex-wife was ordered to sell the house or pay the ex-husband his share of the equity in the home.

Criminal

2009 – Mr. Doerr’s years of criminal defense experience was critical in helping a client who was charged with his second DUI. Mr. Doerr was able to keep his client from getting a DUI conviction (even though this was a second offense DUI). Mr. Doerr was successful in 1) getting the second DUI charge amended to reckless driving and 2) having the summary suspension vacated which allowed the client to not only avoid the in-car breathalyzer machine but also avoided the client’s driver’s license from being suspended for a year.

2009 –Successfully defended an attempt by the a State’s Attorney to forfeit the motor vehicle of a party charged with a DUI. The State tried to do this in spite of the fact the party was a first time DUI offender and had received Court Supervision. The vehicle was the only means for the client to travel to Chicago for her job. As a result of Mr. Doerr’s outstanding efforts, the client was able to keep her car.

2006 & 2007 – At trial, Mr. Doerr successfully defended 2 different drag racing charges by obtaining Not Guilty after bench trial. In these cases, convictions would have resulted in the revocation of the party’s driver’s license.

Client charged with Driving While License Suspended. Mr. Doerr negotiated a plea and avoided DWLS charge and no insurances; convictions or equipment charges only.

Client charges with Domestic Battery. States Attorney filed a motion to admit prior acts of domestic violence at trial. Attorney Doerr researched the issue and filed a response to deny the motion. Mr. Doerr was successful and the state’s motion was denied. At trial the client was found NOT guilty on two (2) counts of domestic violence.

Client charged with Driving While License Suspended in Lake County. Attorney Doerr Negotiated a Settlement in which the DWLS was dismissed and client received court supervision for improper lane usage.

Bankruptcy

Creditor questioned charges within 90-120 days of filing Ch. 7. Attorney Doer contacted creditor and explained client’s situation including medical and health situation. Creditor did not object to discharge or seek a reaffirmation. Client’s debts were discharged.

Chapter 7 filing eliminated a large number of debts client was left with after a divorce.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy filed in 2005. During the plan client missed mortgage and trustee payments. Mr. Doerr was successful in negotiating these payments, preventing the case from being dismissed for lack of payment. Client’s bankruptcy discharged in April 2010.

Reopened Cases - Mr. Doerr has been able to reopen several bankruptcies that were dismissed, which would allow creditors to once again pursue the debtors. Reopening the cases allowed the debtors to obtain a discharge and the creditors prevented from taking action to collect the debts.

Client had a small 2 cab taxi business and a residence the taxi business wasn’t making enough money. A chapter 7 bankruptcy was filed in august of 2007. The assigned trustee believed the taxi business was an asset with equity which he could sell to pay off client’s debts. The trustee started an examination of the client’s business records and hired an attorney to represent the trustee client received a discharge on 12 /26/07, but the trustee continued his investigation. After several months, the trustee finally determined the client’s taxi business was of no value, and issued a no asset report on 4/15/08, thereby saving client’s business.

'I have retained Mr. Doerr’s services on several occasions with regards to divorce proceedings and subsequent follow up court matters in this regard. I appreciated the updates on where the court matters were at and never left hanging, wondering what was going on. His court demeanor is professional. Willing to listen to you and act accordingly.
- D. L.

'Steven H. Mevorah & Associates did a very good job, taking care of my Bankruptcy, I couldn’t ask for a better firm. I would recommend your firm to family or friends.'
- D. W.

'Mr. Doerr handled my case and we obtained a very favorable outcome. I even received part of my retainer back!! I am very pleased with his handling of my case and recommend him highly!!'
- B. W.

'We would like to thank Steven H. Mevorah and Assoc. and especially Richard Doerr for helping us through a difficult time in our lives. Everyone in the office was very helpful and we will recommend this firm to our friends and family.'
- J. V.

'I would like to thank the entire staff, especially Stephanie. She was a great help. I have recommended a client already."
- T. C.

'I have used this law firm two times. Because of the positive experience I had the first time, I turned to them for the help I needed the second. What another lawyer could not do in two years and thousands of dollars in bills, Mr. Mevorah and his team accomplished a settlement in less than a year at a very reasonable price. I would recommend this law firm to anyone in need of knowledgeable, caring lawyers.'
- R. S.

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