LAWSUITS AND APPEALS
David Gray, Jr. has represented parties to various civil lawsuits, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, all types of fraud claims, property damage claims, landlord/tenant disputes, creditor’s rights, real estate installment contracts, breach of warranty claims, title insurance claims, lien priority claims, foreclosures, and employment disputes.
David also handles personal injury cases such as premises liability, wrongful death and survival actions, automobile accidents, battery, breach of care, and all other types of negligent and wrongful conduct where compensation is required.
On appellate matters, David has successfully argued cases before the Illinois Appellate Court and Illinois Supreme Court. David has also filed a petition seeking certiorari before the United States Supreme Court.
Real Estate law
David Gray, Jr., has extensive experience in real estate law matters, from handling thousands of transactions to trials concerning real estate deeds, real estate contracts, ownership disputes, claims involving violations of the Real Estate Disclosure Act, mortgage foreclosures, lien priority disputes, and evictions.
David has authored legal publications on real estate law and has presented at seminars to the legal community regarding real estate issues.
Gray Law Offices is a licensed title insurance agent with several major title companies.
PROPERTY TAX LITIGATION
David Gray, Jr. has over twenty years of experience handling real estate tax sale litigation. His cases have included petitions for tax deed, petitions to vacate tax sales, contested tax deed matters, tax injunctions, and petitions for relief under the property tax indemnity fund. David is a former chair of the Chicago Bar Association's Real Estate Tax Committee and has been involved in property tax legislative efforts. From administrative agencies to the Supreme Court of Illinois, David has proven himself to be a skilled attorney in high demand.
Cook County Indemnity Fund Petitions
The Cook County Indemnity Fund was created to balance the hardships that can result in property tax collection cases. Under certain circumstances, the Cook County Indemnity Fund provides a device for a former owner to reclaim the equity lost after a tax deed is issued. Obtaining money from the Cook County Indemnity Fund requires a lawsuit and the cases can be complex.
David Gray, Jr. has successfully obtained justice for property owners through lawsuits against the Cook County Indemnity Fund. Owners of lost property in Chicago and surrounding areas may receive financial relief through the Cook County Indemnity Fund after a tax deed is issued and should consult a knowledgeable attorney to discuss their options.