Schaumburg, Illinois Employment Lawyers

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Annette K. Corrigan
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Vincent L. DiTommaso
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Lawyer
35 years experience
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Misty J. Cygan
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Park Ridge, IL Employment Law Lawyer
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Jonathan R. Ksiazek
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer
9 years experience
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Richard J. Miller
Schaumburg, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 995-1205 1051 Perimeter Drive, Suite 400
 Schaumburg, IL 60173
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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...
Thomas Hargrove
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Hoffman Estates, IL Employment Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(847) 310-0025 2300 Barrington Rd
Suite 220
 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Insurance Claims
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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I provide advice and counsel to professionals and businesses in a wide variety of industries. I realize that solutions to many problems require the involvement of others who provide counsel to my clients, and as a result, I often works alongside a client’s accountant, financial consultant, or other professional.

I am an active litigator, and also on employment issues, insurance coverage disputes and business law, including contractual disputes and construction issues. I have many years of experience in analyzing and evaluating contractual, statutory and regulatory rights and obligations in matters that affect most small to mid-size business. ...
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...
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...
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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Mr. Michael T. Smith Esquire
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Roselle, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 895-0626 440 W. Irving Park Road
 Roselle, IL 60172
Employment
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Michael J Rada
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Barrington, IL Employment Law Attorney.
(224) 633-3447 840 S. Northwest Hwy, Ste 102
 Barrington, IL 60010
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The John Marshall Law School
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Michael Rada has over 25 years of practical business experience in the areas of information technology, contracts, negotiations and deal making. After obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he began his career working at a large downtown Chicago bank and then a Chicago based title company where he was responsible for the technical and business management of the company’s IT hardware and software systems. During this time, Michael attended the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago where he received his Master's Degree in Computer Science.

Later, Michael worked for over fifteen...
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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George S. Bellas
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Park Ridge, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 44 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.
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Peter S. Lubin
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Attorney
34 years experience
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Peter M. LaSorsa
(312) 505-5038Free Consultation
Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney
14 years experience
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Faraz Nayyar
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(630) 529-9377 One Lincoln Centre
18W140 Butterfield Rd., Floor 15
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Employment and Immigration
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Attorney Faraz Nayyar received his Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve School of Law and is admitted to practice in Illinois, Missouri and the Northern District of Illinois (U.S. District Court).

Before founding Khan Nayyar & Associates, Mr. Nayyar was a Trial Attorney for the United States Department of Labor (DOL). At the DOL, Mr. Nayyar worked relentlessly to obtain back wages owed to employees by employers. Prior to that, Mr. Nayyar spent a considerable amount of time at the Missouri Attorney General's Office representing the State of Missouri in actions involving the safety and well-being of its citizens. Before working...
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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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...
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
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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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...
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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Bill Boznos
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Attorney. 32 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...
Marcia A. Franklin
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Northfield, IL Employment Law Attorney.
(847) 701-2252 181 Waukegan Rd
#205
 Northfield, IL 60093
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
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Richard A. Greenswag
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Northfield, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 701-2251 181 Waukegan Rd
#205
 Northfield, IL 60093
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
University of Iowa
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Alia Choudhury
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer
4 years experience
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Garrett Browne
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Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney
20 years experience
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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...
Annette K. Corrigan
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Winfield, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(630) 668-6700 1N141 County Farm Rd
#230
 Winfield, IL 60190
Free ConsultationEmployment, Divorce and Family
Marquette University Law School
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Scott G. Richmond
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South Elgin, IL Employment Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(847) 695-2400 2000 McDonald Road
Suite 200
 South Elgin, IL 60177
Employment, Collections, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Scott G. Richmond practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, banking, collections, employment, Landlord-Tenant law including evictions, personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, real estate short sales, homeowner and condominium association representation and zoning/land use issues. He is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Richmond was named a Leading Lawyer in Illinois for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Mr. Richmond is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association (where he's served as General Counsel...
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...
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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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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Ted A Donner
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Wheaton, IL Employment Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(630) 588-1131 Donner & Company Law Offices LLC
1125 Wheaton Oaks Court
 Wheaton, IL 60187
Employment, Business, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Ted Donner (Attorney) started his legal studies at Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1987 after a ten-year stint as the box office manager of The Second City in Chicago. His professional experience since then includes work as a law clerk for Corboy & Demetrio, P.C., a summer internship at Welsh & Katz, Ltd., and work as an associate with Rock, Fusco, Reynolds & Garvey, Ltd. Before opening Donner & Company Law Offices LLC, he was an Associate and then Of Counsel to the litigation practice group at Altheimer & Gray, where his practice was concentrated in insurance...
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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Patrick D. Cummings
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Woodridge, IL Employment Law Attorney. 2 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.
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
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George S. Bellas
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Park Ridge, IL Employment Law Lawyer
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Edward Fox
(877) 335-1206Free Consultation
Chicago, IL Employment Law Lawyer
31 years experience
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David J Fish
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Naperville, IL Employment Law Attorney. 17 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...
Cynthia Pietrucha
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Downers Grove, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(630) 796-3859 1431 Opus Place
Suite 110
 Downers Grove, IL 60515
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A peacemaker for employees, entertainers and business owners.
Donald W. Fohrman
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Employment Law Attorney.
(800) 437-2571 One Tower Ln.
Suite 1700
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Employment, Animal, Elder and Workers' Comp
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Quinton Osborne
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Glen Ellyn, IL Employment Law Attorney. 3 years experience
(331) 702-1538 799 Roosevelt Road, Suite 3-201
 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Employment
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Ross I. Molho Esq
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Lisle, IL Employment Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(630) 871-2614 2300 Cabot Drive
Suite 500
 Lisle, IL 60352
Employment and Administrative
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M. Ammar Shamaileh
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Park Ridge, IL Employment Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(847) 656-5270 350 S. Northwest Hwy
Suite 300
 Park Ridge, IL 60068
Employment, Appeals, Business and Communications
Rutgers University - Camden
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Craig Papka
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Skokie, IL Employment Law Lawyer.
(847) 763-8500 8707 Skokie Blvd.
Suite 302
 Skokie, IL 60077
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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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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Jack Cerone
Des Plaines, IL Employment Law Attorney.
(847) 294-9900 770 Lee St
 Des Plaines, IL 60016
Employment, Business and Real Estate
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Carol Coplan Babbitt
(312) 435-9775
Chicago, IL Employment Law Attorney
29 years experience
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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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Exempt employee: An employee who is not entitled to the minimum wage or overtime pay protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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