Grayslake, Illinois Employment Lawyers

James J. DeSanto
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Libertyville, IL Employment Law Attorney. 48 years experience
(847) 816-8100 712 Florsheim Dr
 Libertyville, IL 60048
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Insurance Claims
University of Illinois College of Law and DePaul College of Law
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Diana C. Taylor
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Libertyville, IL Employment Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(847) 816-8100 712 Florsheim Dr
 Libertyville, IL 60048
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Entertainment & Sports
Tulane University School of Law
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Kevin J. Kuhn
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Wauconda, IL Employment Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(847) 416-2005 227 N. Main St.
 Wauconda, IL 60084
Employment, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
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Kevin J. Kuhn is a Chicago-area attorney with offices in Cook and Lake County. Mr. Kuhn has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of cases including, but not limited to, business disputes, insurance coverage, personal injury, employment law and construction defects. Mr. Kuhn has also successfully handled numerous appeals on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts.
(847) 416-2002 70 W. Madison St.
Suite 1400
 Chicago, IL 60602
Marcia Gerber Cotler
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Northbrook, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(847) 498-6040 5 Revere Dr
#200
 Northbrook, IL 60062
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Georgetown University Law Center
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Philip Prorok
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Rolling Meadows, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 390
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Employment, Business, IP and Landlord Tenant
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Philip A. Prorok earned his Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2010, with a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law. Philip previously worked as a law clerk for Waltz, Palmer & Dawson, learning the ins and outs of WPD’s various practice areas. He spent last summer working in the Cook County Assessor’s Office, dealing with property tax assessment matters and other issues affecting the running of that governmental office. Philip graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2007, with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He has passed the United States Patent and Trademark Registration Examination and is...
Susan Dawson
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Rolling Meadows, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(847) 253-8800 3701 Algonquin Road
Suite 300
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Employment, Business and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Susan L. Dawson earned her juris doctorate at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2000 with a concentration in corporate/business law and taxation. Licensed in Illinois since 2000, Susan has spent her entire career representing businesses, business owners, entrepreneurs and employees. She has a wide range of experience working with clients on local, national and international levels. Susan delivers a commitment to service which surpasses client's expectations, promptly meeting tight deadlines and quickly responding to pressing matters as they arise. Susan is equally involved in the community, dedicating significant time and effort to supporting numerous not-for profit...
Kenneth C. Apicella
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Palatine, IL Employment Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(847) 934-6000 4811 Emerson, Suite 110
 Palatine, IL 60067
Employment, Business, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
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Joette Doran
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Hoffman Estates, IL Employment Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(847) 490-5309 2300 N Barrington Rd
 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Employment
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Joette S. Doran & Associates, P.C. is a civil litigation law firm committed to providing our clients with zealous representation, effective dispute resolution, and prompt reporting. Joette S. Doran has more than 25 years of legal experience. Ms. Doran has successfully represented clients in all aspects of litigation including administrative and arbitration proceedings and has successfully tried cases to verdict. She has also successfully negotiated favorable settlements using cost-effective alternative dispute resolution in appropriate cases, including arbitration and mediation. Joette S. Doran & Associates provides advice and counsel regarding a full range of employment matters. The litigation practice includes...
Donald W. Fohrman
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Bannockburn, IL Employment Law Attorney.
(800) 437-2571 2275 Half Day Rd.
Suite 350
 Bannockburn, IL 60015
Employment, Animal, Elder and Workers' Comp
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Daniel Wiesch
Crystal Lake, Illinois Employment Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(815) 459-5123 500 Coventry Lane
 Crystal Lake, ILLINOIS 60014
Employment, Business, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
University of Illinois College of Law
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Marcia Gerber Cotler
(847) 498-6040
Northbrook, IL Employment Law Lawyer
28 years experience
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Diana C. Taylor
(847) 816-8100
Libertyville, IL Employment Law Attorney
5 years experience
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Richard Maurice Lyons
Northbrook, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 59 years experience
(847) 412-9917 3851 Mission Hills Rd
 Northbrook, IL 60062
Employment
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Joseph Selbka
Rolling Meadows, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(312) 788-3310 3701 Algonquin Road Ste 390
 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Employment
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Emily Burger
Lake Forest, IL Employment Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(847) 735-1779 120 Pembroke Dr
 Lake Forest, IL 60045
Employment and Business
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David Miller Esq
Northbrook, IL Employment Law Attorney.
2 The Court of Charlwood
 Northbrook, IL 60062
Employment, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Thomas Hargrove
Hoffman Estates, IL Employment Law Attorney.
(847) 310-0025 2300 Barrington Rd
 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Employment
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Vicki Peterson Cohen
Barrington, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 382-8354 230 Frances Ln
 Barrington, IL 60010
Employment and Arbitration & Mediation
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Nancy Krent
Arlington Heights, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 670-9000 3030 W Salt Creek Ln
 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Employment and Education
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Richard J. Miller
Schaumburg, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 995-1205 1051 Perimeter Drive, Suite 400
 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Employment
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Vincent L. DiTommaso
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(877) 990-4990 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationEmployment, Broker Fraud, Business and Communications
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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John R. Walker
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(312) 525-8074 101 N. WACKER DRIVE
SUITE 2006
 Chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Defense, Maritime and Workers' Comp
South Texas College of Law
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JOHN R. WALKER is a Partner in SBSB's Houston office. For the past almost twenty-five years, it has been my privilege to represent insurance and employer interests focusing on the defense of claims brought under the Longshore and Harbor Act, the Defense Base (DBA), the Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) Instrumentalities Act, the Jones Act, and General Maritime and Admiralty Law. Additionally, John also has extensive experience in First Party Insurance Defense matters, representing employers, insurance carriers, and third parties in State, Federal and Appellate courts. Prior to joining the firm, John handled First Party Insurance Defense,...
(713) 588-0446 1001 McKinney
Suite 300
 Houston, TX 77002
(561) 990-1699 750 PARK OF COMMERCE BLVD.
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 BOCA RATON, FL 33487
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James J. DeSanto
(847) 816-8100
Libertyville, IL Employment Law Attorney
48 years experience
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Denice Gierach
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(630) 756-1160 1776 Legacy Circle
Suite 104
 Naperville, IL 60563
Employment, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Denice A. Gierach is a business lawyer with almost 30 years of experience representing business owners in the formation, franchising, and dissolution of businesses; representing employers in matters of employment and age discrimination in the workplace; and aiding individuals in matters of advanced estate planning, charitable giving, Medicare and Medicaid, and Social Security. As a Certified Public Accountant with a Master's degree in Management, Ms. Gierach also practices in the areas of Income Taxation, Federal Estate Taxation, and varied Real Estate Law, including commercial real estate. Ms. Gierach began her career in accounting working...
Peter S. Lubin
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(877) 990-4990 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationEmployment, Broker Fraud, Business and Communications
University of Chicago
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David B. Levin
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(312) 212-4355 111 West Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1700
 Chicago, IL 60604
Free ConsultationEmployment and Consumer
The University of Toledo College of Law
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We represent the rights of consumers in all forms of consumer rights litigation, including lemon law, breach of warranty, debt collection violations, credit reporting issues, unauthorized robocalls and telemarketing calls, consumer fraud and related issues. We also handle employment litigation, including wage and hour cases, overtime pay issues, wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment. Many of the firm's cases are brought as class actions and we handle personal injury cases as well.
(216) 902-5002 600 Superior Avenue East
Suite 1300
 Cleveland, OH 44114
(877) 206-4741 21550 Oxnard Street
Suite 780
 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(877) 206-4741 245 Fischer Avenue
Suite D-1
 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(877) 206-4741 1150 First Avenue
Suite 501
 King of Prussia, PA 19406
George S. Bellas
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Park Ridge, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(800) 825-9260 15 N Northwest Hwy
 Park Ridge, IL 60068
Employment, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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George has been recognized by other attorneys as one of the best trial lawyers in Illinois. He has handled numerous complex business disputes and utilizes technology to assist his clients in handling litigation in an economical and efficient manner.
Aaron Rifkind
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chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(312) 725-4229 225 W Washington St
Ste 2200
 chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationEmployment, Administrative, Business and Landlord Tenant
Washington University in St. Louis
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Aaron Rifkind is an Illinois and Wisconsin licensed attorney, as well as admitted to the Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He focuses his practice to primarily breach of contract matters related to business, employment, and administrative law. He also handles landlord/tenant issues and real estate law.
Raymond Barbosa
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(312) 223-9885 123 W. Madison St.
Suite 1400
 Chicago, IL 60602
Employment, Business, Immigration and Real Estate
New York University School of Law and New York University School of Law
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I have a law and graduate law degree (Taxation) from New York University School of Law, an M.B.A. (finance) from New York University Stern School of Business, and a B.S. degree (accounting) from Fordham University. I am admitted to practice in New York and in Illinois. I am also admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court,the Federal District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Northern District of Illinois; and in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. I am a member of the Hispanic Bar Association, the Puerto Rican Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association,...
Adam Julien Gana
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(800) 810-4262 1608 S. Ashland Ave
#76604
 Chicago, IL 60608
Free ConsultationEmployment, Appeals, Business and Insurance Claims
New York Law School
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Antonio DeBlasio
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Oak Brook, IL Employment Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(630) 560-1123 2001 Midwest Rd
Suite 100
 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
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Mr. DeBlasio is the founder and managing member of DeBlasio & Gower LLC. Tony has over 22 years of experience as a trial lawyer and advisor. He has counseled individuals, business executives, for profit and not-for-profit companies and government bodies in complex litigation matters, internal investigations and dispute resolution strategies. Tony has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer in Business Litigation on many occasions. Only 5% of attorneys receive this distinction. Tony has represented clients from a multitude of industry sectors, including, health care, technology, communications, financial, education, real estate, manufacturing, construction, management...
(312) 238-8960 Suite 1500
 Chicago, IL 60602
Misty J. Cygan
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Park Ridge, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(800) 825-9260 15 N Northwest Hwy
 Park Ridge, IL 60068
Employment, Business, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Charles G. Wentworth
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Glen Ellyn, IL Employment Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(630) 469-7100 536 Crescent Blvd. Suite 200
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Free ConsultationEmployment, Appeals, Business and Estate Planning
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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Charles is a shareholder at The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he practices business, property, and appellate litigation. After graduating from the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, he clerked for Chief Justice John Broderick of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He was then a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago before opening his own practice. He recently joined Richard Lofgren to form The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C., The Entrepreneur's Legal Resource. Charles' experience as an officer and director of multiple closely-held companies...
Richard Lofgren
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Glen Ellyn, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
536 Crescent Blvd., Suite 200
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Construction and IP
The John Marshall Law School
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Over twenty eight years of legal experience working with businesses on the issues they face daily during their business cycles. I act in the capacity of an outside general counsel assisting business owners to make smarter decisions, build stronger relationships and make and save money. I stress the importance of recognizing that correct legal answers alone do not necessarily translate into the correct best business decisions. I represent all types of businesses in every stage of their business cycles from start up through eventual sale. Specialties: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialities in the...
Daniel J. Fisher
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(312) 313-3550 180 North LaSalle Street
 Chicago, IL 60601
Employment and Immigration
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I have nine years of experience as an Immigration Attorney. Additionally, I have a very strong knowledge of employment law and the connection between immigration and Federal and State employment regulations. While I have not counted exactly how many immigration cases I have handled, reviewed, consulted with or been associated with, I estimate that the number is easily in the thousands. Based on this experience there is rarely a situation that I have not seen before. I am AV rated perfect “5.0”, Avvo rated “Superb”, Avvo Client choice awards 2011, 2012, 2013, “Rising Star” Orlando Style Magazine, Lead Counsel Rated...
(202) 759-7760 700 12th Street NW, Suite 700A
 Washington, DC 20005
(407) 217-1793 33 East Robinson
Suite 200
 Orlando, FL 32810
(212) 878-6652 275 Madison Ave.
Suite 614
 New York, NY 10016
(407) 829-3290 250 International Parkway
Suite 260
 Lake Mary, FL 32746
Andrew C. Murphy
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(877) 990-4990 17W220 W 22nd St
#410
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Free ConsultationEmployment, Broker Fraud, Business and Consumer
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Jonathan R. Ksiazek
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(877) 335-1206 300 W Adams St, #330
 Chicago, IL 60606
Free ConsultationEmployment, Civil Rights and Nursing Home
University of Illinois College of Law
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Cameron Ross Monti
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(312) 456-3674 200 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1100
 Chicago, IL 60604
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Real Estate and Tax
University of Washington School of Law and Michigan State University
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Mr. Monti concentrates his practice in taxation, business law, and employment law representing businesses in an "outside general counsel" capacity. He has a specialty in handling federal and state taxation tax controversy, tax audits, corporate and business law, buy-sell agreements, shareholder agreements, employment law, separation and employment agreements, not-for-profit organizations, commercial lending and litigation, mergers & acquisitions, tax restructuring, and commercial real estate, medical cannabis law, and park district law. Mr. Monti received his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 2001 and his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington...
Kristin M. Case
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
Chicago, IL 60606
Employment
University of Missouri - Columbia
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Kristin M. Case is the founding Member of The Case Law Firm. She is admitted to practice law in Illinois as well as Missouri and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. Ms. Case has extensive experience representing clients during employment negotiations, before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and throughout the litigation process both in state and federal courts.
(312) 920-0400 250 South Wacker Drive Ste 230
www.thecaselawfirm.com
 Chicago, IL 60606
Michael P Tomlinson
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(312) 715-8770 134 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 2250
 Chicago, IL 60602
Employment, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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For nearly seven years, Michael P. Tomlinson practiced law at a large national law firm. During that time, Mr. Tomlinson represented clients in all types of complex commercial litigation, including the following types of cases: Restrictive covenants (non-competition and non-solicitation) Trade secret misappropriation Securities litigation Securities enforcement actions Labor and employment law Statutory fraud (e.g., the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act) Class action defense Uniform Commercial Code General contract and tort law Qui tam actions White collar crime Mr. Tomlinson also has experience in conducting internal investigations on behalf of both securities and health care clients. In addition to the litigation-related services listed above, Mr. Tomlinson provides advice to his...
Poonam K. Lakhani
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(312) 212-4450 1 E Upper Wacker Dr
#550
 Chicago, IL 60601
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Civil Rights
DePaul College of Law
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Ryan F. Stephan
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(312) 233-1550 205 N Michigan Ave
Suite 2560
 Chicago, IL 60601
Employment and Medical Malpractice
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Ryan Stephan is a founding partner of Stephan Zouras, LLP. Ryan represents people from all walks of life in class and individual civil litigation. Specifically, Ryan has helped thousands of clients recover damages in cases involving unpaid overtime, employment disputes, business litigation, products liability and personal injury. Ryan has successfully tried cases to verdict including obtaining a $9,000,000 verdict on behalf of 200 employees who were misclassified and denied overtime pay. Ryan has also served as lead or co-lead counsel on numerous complex class and collective action cases involving wage and hour matters and has helped...
James A Burns Jr
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(312) 207-3890 10 South Wacker Drive
 Chicago, IL 60606
Employment
University of Michigan Law School
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For more than 35 years, Jim Burns has effectively represented employers before juries, judges, administrative agencies, arbitrators, and mediators throughout the United States, defending claims of age, race, sex, and disability discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, defamation, breach of contract, denial of overtime pay and employee benefits, unfair labor practices, and violations of collective bargaining agreements. He has also brought and defended suits to enforce non-competes and other restrictive covenants. Jim also regularly advises employers on how to manage legal risks in hiring, supervising, evaluating, investigating, and terminating employees, implementing reductions in force, creating and applying personnel policies, and...

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