Joshua Pagan

Litigation is nothing like what you see on television. Cases do not go to trial in a matter of days, witnesses never remember every detail of an event, and there is very rarely a “smoking gun.” This is why my primary goal as an attorney is to guide my clients through the legal system in a way that is efficient, cost-effective, and keeps them informed and involved at every stage of the process. Litigation can be complex and scary, but I believe in providing individualized representation so that it does not have to be.

Education

  • J.D., University of Illinois College of Law 
    • Pro Bono Notation
    • Frederick Green Moot Court Competition Semi-Finalist, Spring 2015
  • B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Political Science and Gender & Women’s Studies

    Bar Certifications

    • Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
    • Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

      Bar Association Memberships

      • Chicago Bar Association
      • Cook County Bar Association
      • Hispanic National Bar Association
      • National LGBT Bar Association
      • Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago

        Media

        Mr. Pagan is a contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte” which can be found on BlogTalk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lavellelaw

        Community Involvement

        Joshua frequently volunteers for the Noble Network of Charter Schools, which aims to prepare low-income students across the City of Chicago to be successful in college.

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        By Joshua Pagan 02 Jul, 2021
        Although we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County has continued to roll out new updates and orders in an effort to create resolutions to the many problems being faced by its residents. In January of 2021, Cook County issued its most recent Administrative Order (“Order”) to explain their resolution to the high volume of evictions and consumer debts that are likely going to be coming to fruition in the upcoming months. As a response, Cook County created the Residential Eviction and Consumer Debt Early Resolution Program (“ERP”).
        By Joshua Pagan 30 Sep, 2020
        What is the status of evictions in Illinois? This podcast will provide you with an overview of the eviction process in Illinois and how it’s being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Joshua Pagan is an attorney in Lavelle Law’s litigation practice group where he primarily handles commercial and business litigation matters and occasionally handles eviction matters.
        By Joshua Pagan 09 May, 2019
        In recent years, arbitration has become an increasingly popular method of alternative dispute resolution. Many companies, both large and small, include or are beginning to include arbitration clauses in their contracts and user agreements in order to reduce the time and money they spend in court. If you are thinking about initiating arbitration or have already gone to arbitration, it is important to know how to enforce or challenge the award. What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is similar to a traditional lawsuit in many respects, but differs in several important ways. First, arbitration is a creature of contract. Only parties and issues that are subject to an arbitration clause may be subject to arbitration. Second, arbitration is, for the most part, entirely private. Everything is handled by and filed with a private company, such as the American Arbitration Association. Third, arbitration typically moves much faster than a more traditional lawsuit. Oftentimes arbitration clauses or the arbitration company’s rules have time frames for when an arbitration hearing needs to be completed. Fourth, arbitration is much more informal than a traditional lawsuit. For example, the arbitrator may relax the Rules of Evidence at the arbitration hearing. Finally, the arbitration hearing could be heard by one or multiple arbitrators depending on the circumstances. How Do I Enforce an Arbitration Award? In order to enforce an arbitration award in Illinois, you will need to follow the procedures set forth in the Illinois Uniform Arbitration Act (the “UAA”) . It is possible that your arbitration clause states that you must follow the Federal Arbitration Act , but this article will assume it does not and will only address the UAA . Section 11 of the UAA states, “Upon application of a party, the court shall confirm an award, unless within the time limits hereinafter imposed grounds are urged for vacating or modifying or correcting the award, in which case the court shall proceed as provided in Sections 12 and 13.” 710 ILCS 5/11. This means that unless the other party files a motion to vacate, modify, or correct the award within the specified time frame, the court must confirm the award. Essentially, the court “converts” the award into a judgment in favor of the party that won at arbitration. After the court confirms the award and enters judgment, you can enforce the judgment in post-judgment proceedings if you were awarded money damages. How Do I Challenge an Arbitration Award? If you are dissatisfied with the arbitration award, you must file a motion to vacate, modify, or correct the award within 90 days of receiving the award. See 710 ILCS 5/12(b) and 710 ILCS 5/13(a) . However, you must keep in mind that judicial review of arbitration awards is extremely limited. If you file a motion to vacate the award, it must be for one of the reasons set forth in Section 12(a) of the UAA . If you file a motion to modify or correct, the award, it must also be for one of the reasons set forth in Section 13(a) of the UAA . If you fail to file the appropriate motion within 90 days of receiving the award, it is likely that judge will deny your motion regardless of the reason you filed it. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Attorney Joshua Pagan at 312-332-7555 or jpagan@lavellelaw.com .
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