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How to Protect Your Rights After a Workplace Injury
If you get hurt at work, you can get compensation from your employer under the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act. But, you need to...
Nora Woulfe
Feb 25


Courageous Client Pursued & Won Justice in Sexual Abuse Claim
Ridge Law Group is pleased to announce the successful resolution of a significant legal matter on behalf of our client * , who...
Nora Woulfe
Feb 3


Firefighter Wins Substantial Settlement
Ridge Law Group is pleased to announce the successful settlement of a workers compensation claim on behalf of our client, a firefighter...
Nora Woulfe
Jan 27
New Year, New Name Same Dedication
We are thrilled to announce that Ridge and Downes is now Ridge Law Group! While our name has changed, our unwavering commitment to...
Nora Woulfe
Jan 16


Ridge & Downes calls it Puppy Love
Ridge & Downes (R&D) is a proud sponsor of many puppies from Guide Dogs of America on behalf of the IAMAW District 8 for many a year. ...
Nora Woulfe
Dec 1, 2022


Nursing Home Negligence
At some point in our lives, many of us will be confronted with the decision as to whether to admit a loved one to a nursing home for...
Nora Woulfe
Oct 9, 2022


VOTE “YES” FOR THE WORKERS’ RIGHTS AMENDMENT
This November, Illinois Amendment 1, Right to Collective Bargaining Measure (2022) will be at the top of every ballot. Please vote YES. A...
Nora Woulfe
Sep 22, 2022


Congratulations!
Ridge & Downes would like to congratulate Attorneys Amylee Hogan Simonovich and Brian Driscoll on being elected Trustees in their...
Karin Connely
May 19, 2021
Public Employees Benefits Extended
On May 23, 2020, Senate Bill 0471 passed out of the Illinois General Assembly. The Bill was sent to Governor Pritzker on June 8, 2020,...
Amylee Simonovich
Jun 16, 2020
Office Operations for Phase 3
As we enter Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan, we want our clients and friends to know that we are planning a safe reopening of our...
Amylee Simonovich
Jun 12, 2020
Covid Presumption Signed Into Law
On June 5, 2020, Governor Pritzker signed HB 2455 into law (PA 010-0633). HB 2455 amended the Illinois Occupational Disease Act to...
Amylee Simonovich
Jun 11, 2020
COVID Presumption Passed!
On May 22, 2020, the Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Occupational Disease Act to include a rebuttable presumption that if...
Karin Connely
May 22, 2020
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