Top Employment Lawyers From Illinois
In Illinois, employment disputes—such as wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, wage violations, or retaliation—demand a thorough, rights-focused legal approach. From Chicago’s fast-paced corporate offices to small-town businesses across the state, clarity and compliance are key. Whether protecting employee rights or ensuring employer obligations, trusted legal guidance is essential. Explore a refined list of top Illinois employment attorneys—respected for their detailed counsel, strong advocacy, and dedication to upholding fairness and legal integrity throughout the Prairie State’s diverse workplaces.

Legal Specialization:
Civil Rights, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas:
Employee Benefits, Litigation, Wrongful Death

Michael R. Stiff
- Spesia & Taylor Attorneys at Law
Legal Specialization:
Civil Rights, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas:
Animal And Dog Bites, Car Accident, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Slip And Fall Accident, Trucking Accident, ...

Legal Specialization:
Employment
Practice Areas:
Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment

Legal Specialization:
Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas:
Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation

Brad Karlin
- Karlin Legal LLC
Legal Specialization:
Employment
Practice Areas:
Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Legal Specialization:
Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas:
Appeals, Litigation, Contracts And Agreements, Employee Benefits, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Workers Compensation, ...

Legal Specialization:
Employment
Practice Areas:
Class Action, Litigation, Employee Benefits

Legal Specialization:
Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas:
Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Legal Specialization:
Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas:
Class Action, Litigation, Construction And Development, Copyright Application, Copyright Infringement, Trademark Application, Trademark Infringement, ...

Legal Specialization:
Business, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Litigation, Contracts And Agreements, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Mergers And Acquisitions, Partnership

Jorge M. Leon
- Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Legal Specialization:
Employment
Practice Areas:
Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Debt And Lending Agreements, Employee Benefits, Tax, Discrimination, Litigation, ...

Legal Specialization:
Business, Employment
Practice Areas:
Employee Benefits

Legal Specialization:
Employment
Practice Areas:
Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment

Legal Specialization:
Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas:
Class Action, Litigation, Discrimination, Employee Benefits

Thomas P. Polacek
- McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC
Legal Specialization:
Civil Rights, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas:
Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Slip And Fall Accident, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death, DUI and DWI, ...

Tejas Shah
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Legal Specialization:
Employment, Immigration
Practice Areas:
Wage And Hour Laws, Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation, Employment-Based Immigration, Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, ...

Lisa Kane
- Lisa Kane & Associates
Legal Specialization:
Employment
Practice Areas:
Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

Legal Specialization:
Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas:
Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation

Legal Specialization:
Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas:
Class Action, Litigation, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Legal Specialization:
Bankruptcy, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas:
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Construction And Development, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate And Incorporation, Employee Benefits, ...

Legal Specialization:
Business, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas:
Appeals, Arbitration, Litigation, Construction And Development, Contracts And Agreements, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Partnership

Jeffrey S. Taylor
- Spesia & Taylor Attorneys at Law
Legal Specialization:
Business, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas:
Animal And Dog Bites, Car Accident, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Slip And Fall Accident, Trucking Accident, ...

Legal Specialization:
Employment
Practice Areas:
Class Action, Employee Benefits

Terry W. Heady
- Heady Law Firm
Legal Specialization:
Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas:
Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Slip And Fall Accident, Trucking Accident, Sexual Harassment, ...
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