Practice Areas

Contract Law

Contract law plays an integral role in the structure and implementation of a variety of business transactions. The initial steps in launching a contract of any nature must be advantageous for the client today and ensure that it will protect their rights and interests in the future as well.

Corporate Law

The corporate climate is continuously changing. It is important to have legal representation advising clients through the complexities of establishing a large or small business.

DUI/Traffic Law

Being charged with the offense of DUI is a serious legal matter. A conviction on DUI charges can result in fines, the revocation or suspension of your driver's license, and possibly time in jail. O’Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns, LLC can defend your rights if you are accused of alcohol or drug-related driving offenses in Illinois.

Environmental Law

Environmental issues are no longer of concern just to manufacturers. Legislative efforts to increase businesses’ responsibility in this area make it essential that environmental factors, along with their impact are carefully considered.

Insurance Coverage Litigation

OTMB attorneys have formidable expertise in handling complex coverage disputes arising from a variety of property losses. This includes business interruption and natural catastrophes as well as fire losses and bad faith claims as well as asbestos litigation and asbestos liability.

State, County and City License Law

Conducting a business that requires the application and use of a government issued license can be a risky.  Obtaining and maintaining such a license can be difficult.  Inadvertent mistakes that break the law can threaten your license.  Allow OTMB attorneys to help guide you through the process. 

Premise Liability Law

Owners of property must protect the people who are lawfully on the property from injury due to foreseeable hazards. It is their responsibility to provide a reasonable degree of safety. When property is neglected, it can lead to dangerous and hazardous conditions resulting in slip and fall or other types of accidents.

Product Liability Law

The firm’s core business practice was built in the area of product liability. With over 20 years of expertise in this area, OTMB attorneys understand that every product liability matter presents its own challenges.  The firm has successfully tried many cases involving asbestos liability.

Real Estate Law

The stress of any real estate transaction can be reduced greatly by engaging an attorney with experience in this area of law. At O’Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns,  our experienced attorneys can guide you through the complicated conveyance of real estate.

Toxic Tort Law

The attorneys in the law firm of OTMB have extensive experience in the defense of toxic tort litigation, representing insurers and corporate clients. It has a reputation as one of the most dynamic litigation practices in the area of toxic torts in the country.

Employment Law

Our employment law attorneys have represented both employers and employees. We assisted them in navigating the complex world of labor and employment law. Employee / Employer relations include complicated legal issues that require employment lawyers, well versed in employment law, and adept at representing both sides of an issue.  Questions about the various types of discrimination, what constitutes harassment and the variety of labor and employment laws are often difficult to answer without legal expertise.

Practice Areas