Learn: Legal Contracts in Illinois

Welcome to this learning session on Legal Contracts in Illinois. In this course we shall address:

  • Introduction to Illinois Contract Law
  • Elements of a Valid Contract
  • Contract Formation and Offer
  • Acceptance and Consideration
  • Statute of Frauds in Illinois
  • Types of Contracts Recognized
  • Contract Construction Rules
  • Parol Evidence Rule
  • Modifying Contracts
  • Novations and Termination
  • Dispute Resolution Clauses
  • Choice of Law and Forum Provisions
  • Breach of Contract: Elements
  • Actionable Breach and Good Faith
  • Statute of Limitations
  • Third Party Beneficiaries
  • Legal Remedies for Breach
  • Equitable Remedies
  • Defenses to Breach of Contract
  • Defenses to Damages
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Attorney Jawad I. Fitter

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, Attorney and Founder, Fitter Law LLC

Jawad I. Fitter is the founder of Fitter Law LLC, a Chicago business law firm serving Illinois startups and small businesses as outside general counsel on a flat monthly subscription. He is admitted to the Illinois Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star every year from 2021 through 2026. J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law.

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