Standing up against workplace injustice
Title VII Discrimination/Employment Disputes
Standing up against workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and employment disputes. Every employee deserves to work free from discrimination and unlawful treatment, and we fight to protect those rights.
Workplace Discrimination
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. We represent employees who have experienced discriminatory hiring, firing, promotion decisions, pay disparities, and hostile work environments. In Illinois, employees also have protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5), enforced by the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Sexual Harassment
No one should endure harassment at work. We handle claims involving quid pro quo harassment, hostile work environment, and retaliation against employees who report harassment. We guide clients through the EEOC filing process as well as complaints with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), and pursue litigation when necessary.
Wrongful Termination
If you have been fired in violation of your employment contract, public policy, or anti-discrimination laws, we can help you pursue a wrongful termination claim. We work to recover lost wages, benefits, and other damages caused by unlawful termination.
Employment Contract Disputes
We handle disputes arising from employment agreements, non-compete clauses, severance agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Whether you need to enforce or challenge an employment contract, we provide strategic guidance and representation.
Wage and Hour Claims
Employers must comply with federal and state wage and hour laws, including the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (820 ILCS 115) and the Illinois Minimum Wage Law (820 ILCS 105), covering overtime pay, minimum wage, and meal break requirements. We represent employees who have been denied proper compensation for their work.
Key Services
- Race and national origin discrimination
- Sex and gender discrimination
- Sexual harassment claims
- Retaliation claims
- EEOC proceedings
- Wrongful termination claims
- Non-compete disputes
- Severance negotiations
- Wage and hour violations
- Employment contract review
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When a dispute threatens your business, you need experienced trial counsel who can navigate the complexity. As a Chicago boutique litigation firm, we represent small and mid-sized businesses, startups, and their owners across the full spectrum of complex commercial litigation — from business torts and tortious interference to fiduciary-duty breaches and partnership disputes.
Breach of Contract
Enforcing agreements and securing remedies when promises are broken. Whether you need to enforce a contract or defend against a breach claim, we provide strategic representation.
Fraud
Pursuing justice and recovery in cases of deception or financial misconduct. We represent clients who have been victims of fraud, misrepresentation, and dishonest business practices.
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1111 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
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