A Chicago attorney whose firm focuses on protecting consumer’s rights from major technology companies has gifted $345,000 to legal aid causes across the state.Jay Edelson, owner Edelson P.C., said he believes consumers are finding it more difficult over time to pursue their rights in court.As part of an effort to level the legal playing field, Edelson and his firm made the donation to the Illinois Bar Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Illinois State Bar Association.This month, the IBF announced the funds would …