legal Services

Group Legal Services Plan Fund

There are a vast array of reasons and circumstances why you may require the assistance of a lawyer. From representation in buying a house to a more complex personal injury case, having a qualified attorney on call is an invaluable asset. Yet, with many lawyers charging $100+ an hour, gaining the advice and assistance of a legal expert can be an expensive proposition.

That’s why the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers’ Local Union 130 U.A. Group Legal Services Plan is such a valuable benefit. In existence since 1987 this plan provides eligible Participants and dependents with personal legal assistance. There is no limit on how often you may seek the advice and services of the highly-regarded services of the Legal Services Provider, Borovsky & Ehrlich. When a legal matter surfaces, all you need to do is call the expert attorneys at Borovsky & Ehrlich in Chicago (312) 861-0808.

General Legal Group Services Overview

To give you an idea of just how valuable the Legal Services Benefit Plan is, the following is a list of some of the many services covered by this expert legal assistance.

• General Telephone and Office consultation
• Domestic Relations
• Misdemeanor Criminal Matters
• Traffic Matters
• Real Estate Transactions
• Landlord/Tenant Matters
• Consumer Problems
• Financial Matters
• Wills, Estate Planning and Probate
• Torts (Negligence)
• Personal Injury (an additional surcharge may apply)
• Administrative Law (problems with governmental bodies)
• Appeals (additional hourly fee applies)

Eligibility

An eligible Participant becomes entitled to benefits under the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers’ Local Union 130 U.A. Group Legal Services Plan after completing 1,000 hours of Covered Employment with a Contributing Contractor.

Contacts

If there are any further questions on this matter please feel free to contact the Fund Administrator, Terry J. Musto at the Fund Office.

To contact an attorney, call the Legal Services Provider, Borovsky & Ehrlich in Chicago at (312) 861-0808.

Important Notice: This provides only a brief explanation of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers’ Local Union 130 U.A. Group Legal Services Plan and is not a summary plan description. If there are any inconsistencies between this explanation and the Plan document, the Plan document shall control. Also, please refer to the Summary Plan Description for additional information about the benefits available and procedures of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers’ Local Union 130 U.A. Group Legal Services Plan or contact the Fund Office .