Merna, Illinois Employment Lawyers

Richard M Manzella
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Bloomington, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(309) 829-7424 117 N Center St
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Free ConsultationEmployment, Civil Rights and Consumer
DePaul College of Law
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* Single attorney firm concentrating in employment law since June 1999 representing Plaintiffs in nearly every aspect of their employment including discrimination (e.g., Title VII, ADEA, Illinois Human Rights Act, ADA) and wrong ful dismissal (e.g., FMLA, Workers' Compensation retaliation, whistleblower claims) pension/ERISA, wage and hour, severance and employment agreement review and unemployment appeals. * Also representing clients in consumer rights actions. * Experienced in state and federal courts at both trial and appellate levels. * Admitted to Illinois and Northern District of Illinois Bar 1999, Central District of Illinois 2002, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals 2004. *15 years of supervisory and...
Thomas J. Arkell
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Bloomington, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(309) 828-6241 1001 North Main Street, Suite A
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Employment and Immigration
University of Notre Dame
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George Wood
Bloomington, IL Employment Law Attorney
(309) 827-0044 207 W Jefferson St
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Employment, Business and Personal Injury
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David Hightower
Bloomington, IL Employment Law Lawyer
(309) 766-4593 1 State Farm Plaza
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Employment and Civil Rights
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Peter M. LaSorsa
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Mapleton, IL Employment Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(312) 505-5038 7109 S Ridgebrook Dr
 Mapleton, IL 61547
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
John Marshall Law School
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Kerrianne L. Waters
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Peoria, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 3 years experience
(309) 671-3550 411 Hamilton Boulevard
Suite 1400
 Peoria, IL 61602
Employment and Personal Injury
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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I was born in raised near Peoria, Illinois. After obtaining my degree from the University of Illinois I attend Southern Illinois University to obtain my Juris Doctorate Degree. While in law school I helped manage a Self Help Legal Center allowing the public to use forms to represent themselves. I worked with the school to become the first law school in Illinois to require a pro bono commitment from each student during his/her time at the school.

I was able to acquire a license to practice law as a senior law student which allowed me to work...
Rochelle A. Funderburg
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Champaign, IL Employment Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Employment, Administrative and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
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Rochelle A. Funderburg brings extensive knowledge of labor and employment issues and wide-ranging litigation experience to the practice of law at Meyer Capel. A former assistant city attorney and practicing lawyer for more than 30 years, Ms. Funderburg has handled a variety of cases – from inception through trial and appeal, representing insurance carriers, employers, employees, and various local governmental bodies. Ms. Funderburg received her bachelor of science and juris doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois, where she also earned the Charles E. Merriam Scholarship. Following completion of her formal legal studies in 1981, Ms. Funderburg joined Coles County, Illinois-based...
Lorna K. Geiler
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Champaign, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Employment
University of Illinois College of Law
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Lorna Geiler brings Meyer Capel the benefits of a distinguished academic career. A 1986 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law and a 1983 cum laude graduate of Illinois State University, she joined the firm in 1988. Ms. Geiler is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American, Illinois State and Champaign County Bar Associations. She is also involved in the employment and labor law section of the Illinois State Bar Association and was listed in Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans in 1992. Lorna has represented employers before the Illinois...
David Higgs
Peoria, IL Employment Law Attorney
(309) 497-3223 401 Main Street
 Peoria, IL 61602
Employment, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Southern Illinois University School of Law
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Kimberly Sarff
Peoria, IL Employment Law Attorney
(309) 497-3245 401 Main Street
 Peoria, IL 61602
Employment, Business, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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Brian Ruddell
Peoria, IL Employment Law Lawyer
(309) 497-3208 401 Main Street
 Peoria, IL 61602
Employment, Family and Tax
Notre Dame Law School
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Lee Smith
Peoria, IL Employment Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(309) 999-9899 416 Main Street  
 Peoria, IL 61602
Employment, Business and Criminal
Southern Illinois University College of Law
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Stephen Michael Buck
Peoria, IL Employment Law Lawyer
(309) 497-3209 401 Main Street
 Peoria, IL 61602
Employment, Business and IP
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Paul Burmeister
Peoria, IL Employment Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(309) 497-3237 401 Main Street
 Peoria, IL 61602
Employment and Education
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Alyxander John
Champaign, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(217) 359-0200 41 E University Ave
 Champaign, IL 61820
Employment and Personal Injury
Pepperdine School Of Law
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Clayton Wayne Moushon
East Peoria, IL Employment Law Lawyer
(309) 698-6627 1009 Illini Dr
 East Peoria, IL 61611
Employment, Business, Divorce and Family
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Michael Anthony Wozniak Esq
Champaign, IL Employment Law Lawyer
(217) 351-7479 2506 Galen Dr
 Champaign, IL 61821
Employment and Business
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Stanley Jeff Funk
Monticello, IL Employment Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(217) 762-9416 316 S Charter St
 Monticello, IL 61856
Employment
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Brian Alan Braun
Monticello, IL Employment Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(217) 359-5012 316 S Charter St
PO Box 80
 Monticello, IL 61856
Employment and Appeals
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John Wyant Esq
Peoria, IL Employment Law Attorney
(309) 999-4635 1 College Dr
 Peoria, IL 61635
Employment, Administrative and Criminal
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Denice Gierach
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 42 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...
Arik D. Hetue
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Burr Ridge, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(630) 634-8401 1333 Burr Ridge Parkway
Suite 200
 Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
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After 8 years defending employers with a respected Chicago defense firm, Arik started Hetue Law, P.C. with a mission of helping people navigate the legal issues surrounding starting and growing their businesses as an outside general counsel, and protecting their finances and families via proper estate planning.

Arik is a skilled business law attorney, with experience in risk management, HR planning, business entity formation, corporate dispute resolution, technology planning, technology licensing agreements, and has enjoyed outside general counsel status to a variety of small businesses and technology start ups. He is also an experienced estate planning attorney,...
Bill Boznos
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(630) 375-1958 1700 Park Street
Suite 203
 Naperville, IL 60563
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and Estate Planning
John Marshall Law School
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William P. Boznos is the founding attorney of Boznos Law. He brings a unique 360 degree perspective to its advice and advocacy. He has served as in house senior counsel for a Fortune 500 Company for over a decade. In addition, he has served as Director of Human Resources and Vice President of Human Resources for both privately held and large publicly held companies for years, including Harrah’s Casinos, the largest gaming operation in the world. This unique background gave him an unprecedented access to company CEO’s, human resources departments, and the corporate insight you need. He has represented both...
Cynthia Pietrucha
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Downers Grove, IL Employment Law Lawyer
(630) 344-6370 1431 Opus Place
Suite 110
 Downers Grove, IL 60515
Employment and Business
Northern Illinois University and University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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For all of your employment challenges, contact our firm at (630) 344-6370

My focus: Severance Agreements and Unemployment Benefits for Terminated Employees.

I have successfully collected settlements on behalf of employees who believe they have valid legal disputes. Whether you are in the midst of a dispute or you would like to prevent future litigation, lawyers at Pietrucha Law Firm, LLC, can act as your guide and representative to ensure the protection of your rights and your future.

Mr Charles S Watson
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Springfield, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(217) 544-6165 P.O.Box 5477
 Springfield, IL 62705
Employment, Divorce and Family
Drake University Law School
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With over 30 years in practice and being a fourth generation lawyer, I live to help my clients. I understand that our families and our jobs are largely how we define ourselves, and when things go wrong with either our whole world is turned upside down. If you have been wrongfully fired, harassed, underpaid, or treated badly by your employer, I may be able to help you get justice for the wrongs done to you. If you need a divorce, child support, custody, visitation, or some other help in your family situation, contact me to get you started...
Patrick D. Cummings
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Woodridge, IL Employment Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(312) 578-9501 3550 Hobson Road, Suite 203
 Woodridge, IL 60517
Employment, Asbestos, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Northern Illinois University
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Chicago attorney focusing on helping people who have suffered injuries in truck or motor vehicle crashes. I also represents individuals involved in workers compensation claims, people who have not been treated fairly by their own insurance company, and people who have been wrongfully or unlawfully fired by their employers.
James R. Enlow
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Springfield, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(217) 522-9010 1231 S 8th St
 Springfield, IL 62703
Employment, Criminal, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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D. Peter Wise
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Springfield, IL Employment Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(217) 522-9010 1231 S 8th St
 Springfield, IL 62703
Employment, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
The John Marshall Law School
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Frederick J. Schlosser
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Springfield, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(217) 522-9010 1231 S 8th St
 Springfield, IL 62703
Employment, Business, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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William Alexander Price
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Warrenville, IL Employment Law Attorney
(800) 630-4780 PO Box 1425
 Warrenville, IL 60555
Free ConsultationEmployment, Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer and Landlord Tenant
Duke University School of Law and Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet, Freiburg-Im-Breisgau, Germany
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Bill Price is an attorney in private practice in Warrenville, Illinois. He served as the Vice-Chairman for the Corporation, Securities, and Business Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association, and is a member of the Administrative Law Section Council, for which he has edited the Handbook of Illinois Administrative Law. His private practice includes business and administrative litigation. He was appointed by Governor Edgar and confirmed by the Illinois Senate as the state Small Business Utility Advocate. Additional books by Mr. Price include Limited Liability Organizations (Specialty Technical Publications, Vancouver, BC), which covers all forms of business entity...
Gordon W. Gates
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Springfield, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(217) 522-9010 1231 S 8th St
 Springfield, IL 62703
Employment, Business, Construction and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University College of Law
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David V. White
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Springfield, IL Employment Law Attorney
(217) 726-7540 801 South MacArthur Blvd
 Springfield, IL 62704
Employment, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Kentucky College of Law
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Dave White is a partner with Kopec, White & Spooner Attorneys at Law (telephone 217-726-7540) and has over 20 years experience helping small business owners, families and individuals in Springfield, Illinois and throughout Sangamon County and Central Illinois. Kopec, White & Spooner is a full-service law firm providing cost-conscious representation and legal solutions for its clients.
Bradley B. Wilson
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Springfield, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(217) 522-9010 1231 S 8th St
 Springfield, IL 62703
Employment, Appeals, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Northern Illinois University College of Law
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Elizabeth Chavez
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Geneva, IL Employment Law Attorney
10 W State Street, Suite 200
 Geneva, IL 60134
Free ConsultationEmployment, Antitrust and Civil Rights
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Ms. Chavez counsels and represents employees in a variety of employment litigation matters including discrimination (based on age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion and sexual orientation), sexual harassment, Family Medical Leave Act and retaliation claims. Ms. Chavez has experience representing employees in front of administrative agencies (the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Illinois Department of Labor) and state and federal courts. The services offered by Ms. Chavez range from the review of a severance package, to representation at the administrative level--Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to legal representation in state and federal court.
Ross I. Molho Esq
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Lisle, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(630) 871-2614 2300 Cabot Drive
Suite 500
 Lisle, IL 60352
Employment and Administrative
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James A. Devine
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Springfield, IL Employment Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(217) 788-0798 607 East Adams, Suite 1510
 Springfield, IL 62701
Free ConsultationEmployment
DePaul College of Law
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Practice devoted to representing employees, both private and public sector. Served as a U.S. Marine Corps lawyer (Captain), assistant Illinois Attorney General, and assistant State's Attorney. Served as a civilian in the Pentagon for over twenty years prior to returning to Illinois in 2004.
David J Fish
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(630) 355-7590 200 E. 5th Avenue
Suite 123
 Naperville, IL 60565
Employment and Business
Northern Illinois University
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David is also well-respected in the legal community. For example, he was named an Illinois “Rising Star” attorney by Law and Politics Magazine during 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. He also received a 5.0 out of 5.0 “preeminent” ranking from Martindale Hubbell. David has, on several occasions, lectured at educational seminars for lawyers and other professionals. He has moderated a continuing legal education panel of federal magistrates and judges on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, he has presented before the Illinois State Bar Association on electronic discovery rules, and he testified before the United States Judicial Conference...
James G. Ahlberg
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Rochelle, IL Employment Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(815) 562-4443 516 4th Avenue
P.O. Box 358
 Rochelle, IL 61068
Employment, Divorce, Family and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
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Ethan Zelizer
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(630) 551-8374 HR Law Counsel, LLC
3108 State Route 59, Suite 124-205
 Naperville, IL 60565
Free ConsultationEmployment, Civil Rights and Workers' Comp
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Ethan G. Zelizer is a nationally respected employment and labor law attorney, senior certified human resources professional and a certified labor relations professional, based in Chicago, Illinois. Ethan has extensive experience working with both management and employees. He has extensive experience representing and advising employers in various industries including financial services, aerospace, manufacturing, and food distribution, in all aspects of labor and employment law. He regularly appears before federal and state courts, federal arbitration panels, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Human Rights Commission. Ethan...
(630) 551-8374 333 W Wacker Dr.
Ste 500
 Chicago, IL 60606
Sean M Britton
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Charleston, IL Employment Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(217) 345-4200 517 Seventh St.
 Charleston, IL 61920
Free ConsultationEmployment, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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Attorney focusing on all types of criminal and civil litigation throughout East Central Illinois.

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Employment law governs the relationship between workers and their employers. This law, contained in federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions, specifies the rights and restrictions applicable to each party in the workplace.

This area of law regulates such issues as employee benefits, discipline, hiring, firing, leave, payroll, and health and safety in the workplace. It also encompasses non-compete agreements, retaliation, severance, unemployment compensation, pensions, whistle-blowing, worker classification, wage garnishment, work authorization for non-U.S. citizens, worker's compensation, and employee handbooks.

Both federal and state laws govern the relationship between employees and employers. Federal laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics. Many states have enacted their own laws similar to federal ones (and sometimes are more stringent). Cities and counties also can enact ordinances that affect employee rights, such as local minimum wage laws.

Employment lawyers can choose to accept only employees as clients, only employers, or both. Some attorneys focus on a specific area of employment law, such as workers' compensation, whistleblowing or discrimination, but many can handle a wide range of employment law issues.

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