Charles Candiano

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  Our fee on Personal Injury cases is 1/3 of the recovery and costs. Our fee on Workers' Compensation cases is set by statute at 20% of Settlement or Award and costs

Illinois

Since 1995

Indiana

Since 1996

Federal Circuit

Since 1995

Owner

Candiano Law Office

2013 - Current

Trial Attorney

The Margolis Firm, PC

2004 - 2013

Trial Attorney

Margolis & Velasco

2001 - 2004

Trial Attorney

Rusin, Patton, Maciorowski & Friedman

2000 - 2001

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Lake County Indiana

1996 - 1999

The John Marshall Law School

J.D. (1995)

Chicago Bar Association

Chair Professional Fees Committee

2017 - Current

Indiana State Bar

Member

2006 - Current

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

2001 - Current

Q. Can federal court ignore citation from Mississippi Supreme Court in a wrongful death case?

May 13, 2025

A: Maybe your citation was irrelevant. I don't know. You are asking the wrong question. If what you are trying to say is that you are seeking diversity jurisdiction and the Federal Court in Illinois Is refusing to accept jurisdiction, they already told you exactly why they are not accepting jurisdiction. You cannot appeal to the US Supreme Court. If you decided to make an interlocutory appeal, you would make it to the Seventh Circuit federal appellate Court. Writing an appellate brief Is a great deal of work in the Court's clerk will not hesitate to reject your brief for any failure to follow the formatting rules which are quite exact. If this is important to you, hire an attorney. If this is not important to you, abandon it now. Even if you are able to complete the brief in the proper format, recognize that you're going to spend at least $300 just to copy it with the appropriate color cover sheets and binding. This absolutely is not a DIY project.

Beyond the technical difficulties, why on earth do you want to be in federal Court? Federal courts notoriously disfavor personal injury actions. I have never seen anyone other than an insurance company seek to remove a claim from state Court to federal Court. Insurance companies only do it because they believe that federal courts will be more conservative (read give the Plaintiff less money). No wrongful death plaintiffs want to be in federal Court. ... Read More

Q. How can I deal with a drug-abusing and aggressive neighbor in my Illinois condo?

May 9, 2025

A: First of all, does the condominium Association impose any restriction on smoking by the residents? If it does, you need to address your concerns with the condominium Association. Many condominium associations have restrictions on nuisance smoke, particularly smoke resulting from the use of marijuana. It may be beneficial to consult with a legal professional experienced in Illinois condominium law to understand your rights and obligations fully. Your question really doesn't fall into the category of personal injury. You may wish to repost it under property law. I hope this helps to explain your situation. I would strongly urge you not to escalate matters or to unnecessarily involve the courts by seeking a restraining order that will almost certainly be denied when you have a hearing. Again, your best advice is to consult an attorney who is experienced in Illinois condominium law. Good luck. ... Read More

Q. Seeking legal advice for severe mold and roof issues in Illinois condo, health impacts, and HOA liability.

April 30, 2025

A: How is the HOA liable? The HOA didn't do anything. On your facts, "roofers discovered an unconnected HVAC exhaust pipe releasing hot air into our attic, causing condensation and extensive mold growth." According to you, the individual or company responsible for disconnecting the HVAC exhaust is responsible. That said, even the most complex fact sets can be said plainly so that anyone can understand them. What exhaust are you talking about? Do you mean a bathroom exhaust? HVAC systems are closed systems. They don't "exhaust" anything anywhere. The only exhaust from an HVAC system is the furnace if it burns fossil fuels and that exhaust is to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide, not water vapor. Remember, to hold anyone liable in Court, you need to have an expert who can testify to your basic premise. You will also need the individual who discovered whatever was disconnected. Also remember that you need this information to remedy whatever caused your problem in the 1st place just as much as you need that information to prevail in Court.

No attorney can tell you whether you can hold anyone liable for the present problem until you are able to explain what caused the present problem. I strongly suggest that you gather all of the information that you have, including photographs of the damage and the alleged open unconnected HVAC exhaust. Take all that information to a local attorney who works with contractors and construction for an assessment of your options, if any. Good luck. ... Read More

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