While Despres, Schwartz & Geoghean pursue justice in the courtroom for victims of predatory lenders, legislative efforts in Springfield appear to have stalled.

Payday lenders in Illinois routinely skirt around the Payday Loan Reform Act by simply extending their loans beyond the length of time that the law considers to be a “payday loan.” Tom’s law firm is filing a class action suit against one of the biggest predatory lenders in the state.