Terms & Conditions

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Monitor foreclosure proceedings and provide routine updates

Review and revise association rules and regulations

Monitor unit owner bankruptcy filings and provide regular updates

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Review association declaration and bylaws and provide legal recommendations about mandatory updates

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Draft amendments to association declaration and bylaws

Prepare amended and restated declaration and bylaws

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Prepare collection policies 

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Assist with building code violations

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Acceptance of These Terms


This website, www.shifrinlegal.com (the “Site”), is owned and operated by Shifrin Legal, Inc. (“Shifrin Legal,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), an Illinois corporation and law firm. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

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Attorney Advertising


This Site may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under applicable law or rules of professional conduct. THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.

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No Legal Advice; No Attorney-Client Relationship


The information on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice, may not reflect current legal developments, and should not be relied upon or acted on without first obtaining advice from an attorney licensed in your state regarding your specific situation. Nothing on the Site should be interpreted to suggest that a particular result will occur in your legal matter.


Your use of the Site, submission of a form, communication with the firm through the Site, or use of any tool on the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship with Shifrin Legal. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when a written engagement agreement is signed by the firm and the client.

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Confidential Information and Conflicts of Interest


We take steps to protect against conflicts of interest among our clients. Do not send us confidential information about yourself, your association, or a prospective matter until you have spoken with one of our attorneys and the attorney has confirmed that it is appropriate to do so. Unsolicited information submitted through the Site is not confidential, is not protected by the attorney-client privilege, and does not preclude us from representing another party in a related matter.

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Testimonials and Prior Results


The Site contains testimonials and reviews from clients and other individuals. These reflect the experiences of the persons providing them and do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every legal matter is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.

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No Certification of Specialties


The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law. Any certificate, award, or recognition referenced on the Site is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois and does not constitute a designation of specialization.

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Jurisdictional Limitations


Shifrin Legal's attorneys are licensed to practice law in Illinois. The Site is not intended to solicit clients or offer legal services in any jurisdiction where the firm's attorneys are not licensed or where the Site would fail to comply with applicable laws or ethical rules.

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Intellectual Property


All content on the Site—including text, articles, graphics, logos, photographs, video, and the design and arrangement of the Site—is the property of Shifrin Legal or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print Site content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written consent. Statutes and ordinances made available on the Site are public records provided for convenience.

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Permitted Use of the Site


You agree not to misuse the Site. Among other things, you may not:


  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Use automated means to scrape or harvest content or data from the Site, including for training artificial intelligence models, without our written consent
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity in communications submitted through the Site
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AI Assistant


The Site may offer an AI-powered assistant that provides general information about community association law. The assistant is an automated tool, not an attorney. Its responses are general information only, may contain errors or omissions, and are not legal advice. Sections 3 and 4 of these Terms apply fully to your use of the assistant. Do not submit confidential or sensitive information to the assistant, and do not rely on its responses without consulting a licensed attorney.

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Third-Party Websites


The Site contains links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites, and a link does not constitute our endorsement or approval. If you access a third-party site, you do so at your own risk.

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Accuracy of Information; Changes in Law


We make reasonable efforts to keep the Site's content current, but the law changes quickly. Information on the Site—including statutes, ordinances, articles, and legal summaries—may not reflect the most recent legal developments and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. We reserve the right to revise or remove Site content at any time without notice.

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Photographs and Depictions


Individuals identified on the Site as attorneys or staff are attorneys, staff, or employees of Shifrin Legal. Other persons depicted in photographs or videos may be actors or models.

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Disclaimer of Warranties


THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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Limitation of Liability


TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHIFRIN LEGAL AND ITS ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE OR ITS CONTENT. THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY DUTY OWED TO A CLIENT OF THE FIRM UNDER A SIGNED ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

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Governing Law and Venue


These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

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Changes to These Terms


We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date, and your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

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Contact


Questions about these Terms may be directed to:

Shifrin Legal, Inc.

Chicago Office: 2335 S. Michigan Avenue, Floor Two, Chicago, IL 60616 | (312) 470-2276

Northbrook Office: 3400 Dundee Road, Suite 360, Northbrook, IL 60062 | (847) 400-0059

Email: MJS@shifrinlegal.com