Top Wrongful Termination Lawyers From Illinois

In Illinois, wrongful termination cases—such as being fired for discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, or exercising protected employee rights—are taken seriously, and your livelihood may depend on holding employers accountable. While Illinois is generally an at-will employment state, state and federal employment laws provide strong worker protections, and navigating these legal standards requires an experienced Illinois wrongful termination lawyer. Whether you were unlawfully terminated or are exploring your legal options, strong representation from a qualified employment attorney is essential. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated wrongful termination attorneys across Illinois—trusted professionals known for strategic representation, clear legal guidance, and a strong commitment to protecting employee rights.

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Terry W. Heady
Legal Specialization: Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Sexual Harassment, Slip & Fall Accidents, Trucking Accidents, ...
Penelope M. Lechtenberg
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation, ...
M. Megan O’Malley
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Appeals, Contracts And Agreements, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Workers' Compensation, ...
Dawn L. Wall
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Arbitration, Car Accidents, Class Action, Constitutional, Discrimination, ...
Zac Halden
Legal Specialization: Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
David S. Baffa
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation, Wrongful Termination
Megan M. Olson
Legal Specialization: Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Administrative, Appeals, Business Litigation, Construction And Development, Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Government Contracts, ...
Michael D. Oppenheimer
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Termination
Mary Stowell
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Class Action, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Kelly A. Anderson
Legal Specialization: Employment, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Condominium, Construction And Development, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation, Land Use And Zoning, ...
Jeffrey S. Taylor
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Contracts And Agreements, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Athena Herman
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Wage And Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Termination
Deborah P. Lifka
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Closely Held Business, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Discrimination, Employment Litigation, ...
Gregory A. MacDonald
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Construction And Development, Corporate, Discrimination, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Land Use And Zoning, Limited Liability Company (LLC), ...
Damian C. Hanson
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Insurance, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Banking & Finance, Business Litigation, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, ...
Michael R. Stiff
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Contracts And Agreements, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Matt Spain
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, ...
Cynthia Pietrucha
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Constitutional, Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Wage And Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Workers' Compensation, ...
Brad Karlin
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Katie E. Ngo
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Constitutional, Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Government Contracts, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, ...
Peter C. Wachowski
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Appeals, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, ...

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