Cervantes Chatt & Prince P.C.

09/14/2026

This legal minute edition is all about Emotional Support Animals. Bill discusses the different between service animals and emotional support animals. He also touches on the impact emotional support animals have for landlord-tenant and association cases.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/2ZRn02p3Zgk

For questions and more information please contact our team at 630-326-4930 or email [email protected]

08/31/2026

Bill Chatt is back again with a Legal Minute Episode. This time he discusses the Illinois Senate Bill 3527 and the affect it will have on condominiums, common interest associations, and masters associations.

https://youtu.be/N0WlYzNo0jA

Tune in now to catch up and contact our office with any questions at 630-326-4930!

08/13/2026

06/01/2026

Contracts are a critical part of every association's operations, whether they're a detailed multi-page agreement or a simple one-page proposal.

Before signing, boards should understand the contract's terms, obligations, termination provisions, and potential risks. The best way to protect an association is often before the contract is finalized through careful review and negotiation.

Taking contracts seriously today can help avoid costly disputes tomorrow.

04/02/2026

Every association operates under a set of mandatory rules that govern how the Board acts, how contracts are signed, and how members exercise their rights. These rules are not optional and failure to follow them can expose the Board and individual members to legal liability and costly disputes. Understanding this framework is essential for protecting both the association and its members.

Stay informed, stay compliant, and protect your association from unnecessary risk. Knowledge and compliance are the best defenses against legal and financial exposure. Contact us for assistance!

Full article here: https://www.ccpchicago.com/post/the-abcs-of-associations-bylaws

03/19/2026

Did you know that any contractor or vendor doing more than $10,000 in business per year with a condominium association is required to name the association, its board, and managing agent as additional insureds on their insurance policies — and provide certificates of insurance to prove it.

To learn more about this check out our recent blog: https://www.ccpchicago.com/blog

01/20/2026

Our team is growing! Meet Meir Lieberman who recently joined the team as an associate attorney.

Meir Lieberman is an associate at Cervantes Chatt & Prince P.C. in the firm’s Association Law practice. He brings a data-driven approach informed by his background as a financial analyst and his experience in tax law, litigation, and public service. During law school, he authored tax law case briefs for the University of Illinois Tax School and completed clerkships with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, and Webber & Thies, where he co-authored an article for the Illinois State Bar Association.

Meir earned his Juris Doctor, cm laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law and holds a B.A. from the City University of New York. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and Cook County Bar Association.

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from your team at Cervantes Chatt & Prince!

Please take note of our upcoming holiday hours as we will be taking some time off to spend with our families.