Teller Levit & Silvertrust Files First Cook County E-Claim

PRLog (Press Release) – May 14, 2009 – The Clerk’s Office of Cook County’s Circuit Court, under the leadership of The Honorable Dorothy Brown, launched a new electronic filing system program that will allow attorneys to file cases and pleadings online in the commercial calendar section of the Law Division.  The Clerk’s office handled an estimated 1.7 million new cases in 2008.  

Kevin Posen participated in a live demonstration of the new program at a press conference on Monday, May 11, 2009.  Amongst the other county officials and press, Chief Judge Timothy Evans was also present to witness the trial of the new system, which the Clerk’s Office eventually expects to make available to the entire court.

Mr. Posen stated that he found the system easy to use and went on to say that he filed more pleadings later in the day using the system as well.  Posen said that he considered the new system to be “The wave of the future” and “My firm will become proficient with the new service since it will be more convenient”.

Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown stated the system will be more cost-efficient and provide environmental benefits by decreasing paper, toner and energy costs.  Online training sessions are available on the Cook County Clerks’ website.

About the Firm:  Teller, Levit and Silvertrust, P.C. (founded in 1920 by Caroll Teller, Louis Levit and Leon Silvertrust) has specialized in the practice of commercial law since its inception.  From its headquarters in the heart of Chicago, TL&S serves commercial creditors throughout the United States and internationally.  The client roster reflects a wide spectrum of businesses including: publicly held corporations, insurance companies, financial institutions, leasing companies, shopping center owners, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, closely held companies, law firms, accounting firms and commercial collection agencies.  Additional information about Teller Levit & Silvertrust P.C. can be found on the firm’s website, www.tellerlevit.com.

About Kevin Posen:  Mr. Posen graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1983. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1990 from The John Marshall Law School of Chicago.  He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1990 and subsequently to the Federal Trial Bar, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois in 1991.  Kevin practices in the areas of  Business Litigation; Commercial Collection Litigation; Creditors' Rights; Commercial Landlord Representation on Breach of Lease and Eviction cases; and Post-Judgment Collection.  

For more information about the new system, the Cook County Clerk’s office or Circuit Court of Cook County, contact the following:  www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/ or www.cookcountycourt.org/.

For More Information, Contact Mark V. Matz at 312.922.3030 or mmatz@tellerlevit.com