About Julie...
Practice Areas
Guardianship
When a person is unable to take care of themselves or their personal finances, due to a mental or physical disability, a Guardianship can make life easier for both the disabled individual and their family.
The Court can appoint a Guardian of the Person and/or a Guardian of the Estate depending on the circumstances and needs of the individual.
Ms. Eberhardt began practicing guardianship when a friend came to her regarding her disabled son who was months away from turning 18.
The friend had received a letter in the mail that her son’s financial benefits would be terminated and he would be left without support services if he was not under guardianship after turning 18.
Insurance Appeals
When you need a medication or treatment that your doctor believes can improve your condition it can be very frustrating having to jump through all the hoops that your insurance company may put in front of you.
Communicating with your insurance provider can be stressful when you are feeling your healthiest; but when you are sick and having to fight for your health it can be debilitating.
Ms. Eberhardt began practicing in the area of insurance appeals when her own insurance company denied her MS medication after diagnosis.
Throughout her five years living with MS, she has fought for medications approval, diagnostic testing approval, and mostly importantly approval for a clinical trial treatment, HSCT, which halted the progression of her MS.
Worker's Compensation
If you or a loved one are injured at work it is important to know your rights. Too many employees go directly to their employer upon injury, and rely on the information the employer provides on how to proceed in pursuing a worker’s compensation claim.
While you do need to report your injury to your employer, you also need to take care of yourself. A worker’s compensation attorney is there to make sure you get the benefits, both medically and financially, that you are entitled to.
Ms. Eberhardt entered the world of worker’s compensation law following her HSCT treatment. Having worked in both the small firm and solo practice arenas, she decided that in order to maintain her new health and the necessary work/life balance that must go along with it, returning to a small firm was the ideal solution.
Ms. Eberhardt was fortunate that Gordon & Centracchio, LLC., were not only willing but thrilled to welcome her as a part of their team and also allow her to continue to grow her practice with the mission of helping others like herself.
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Trademark Filings
Special Needs Trust
If you have a disabled child or loved one, it is important to know that they will be protected and taken care of in your absence.
While a standard estate plan works for some, there is a reason your loved one’s needs are considered special.
Navigating the complexities special needs trusts can be overwhelming without the right help.
Ms. Eberhardt began practicing in the areas of Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning for Disabled Individuals through the guidance and support of her uncle Robert H. Farley, Jr. Now an expert is his field, Mr. Farley began his disability rights practice over 25 years ago when his mentally disabled son was denied the services he required from the state of Illinois.
When he learned of his niece’s Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis he immediately went into education mode providing her with all the necessary information to protect herself and fight to obtain the services she would need in the future.
Disability Claims
Being unable to work because of a disability can be one of the most challenging burdens a person has to come to terms with.
Anyone who has ever applied for Social Security Disability Incomes knows that the process of applying and receiving benefits can be more challenging that living with the disability itself.
Ms. Eberhardt began working with SSDI claims, initially on a pro bono basis, assisting her friends in the MS and HSCT communities with their applications and appeals.
Following her return to the law, Ms. Eberhardt expanded her practice to include these types of cases and to continue to working to help disabled individuals and their families obtain the benefits they deserve.
Family Law
Divorce and child custody cases can be some of the most challenging and complex legal cases. Clients’ lives and the lives of their children depend on the outcome of these cases. Knowing your rights with respect to the distribution of your marital property, debts, and liabilities can change the course of your future. If there are children involved, it is important that the parents reach an outcome that is in their best interests and sets them up for future success.
When your family is under the stress of a divorce or parentage issue, a seasoned law attorney can help you navigate the law while you concentrate on your family’s wellbeing.
When your family is faced with divorce or parentage issues you need an attorney with compassion and understanding. As a child of divorced parents, Ms. Eberhardt began her family law career while still in law school, working in the legal clinic as a third year law student.
Not only was family law the primary focus of her legal studies, it was also her primary area of practice during her initial five years of practice. Throughout her years working with the family law firm in Chicago, Ms. Eberhardt continued to grow her passion and expertise in this area of law.
Contact
When you start or own a business it is important to protect your intellectual property from the start. Sometimes business owners don’t even realize that their ideas, designs, or services need legal protection until it is too late.
To protect the value and future of your business it is important that you understand how to protect it. While the US Trademark Office allows individuals to file applications without an attorney, the system is complex and difficult to navigate. Having the assistance of a skilledtrademark attorney will give you the peace of mind that you and your business deserve.
Ms. Eberhardt began learning trademark law while she was on medical leave due to her MS. Planning for a future that may force her into working from home, she learned how to create at home business on Amazon.
She designed and created a line of Multiple Sclerosis & HSCT Awareness products and quickly realized the importance of intellectual property law in business.
OUR ADDRESS
211 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60612
Email: j.eberhardt@gnclaw.com
Tel: 312-332-2490
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