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Browse employment lawyers serving Chicago, Illinois. Contact information and addresses listed below.
20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Chicago, IL
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Showing 20 employment lawyers in Chicago, IL
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Consumer Law Group
6232 N Pulaski Rd #300, Chicago, IL 60646
(312) 759-7777 consumerlaw.com
Disparti Law Group
121 W Wacker Dr Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 506-5511 dispartilaw.com
Workplace Law Partners
155 N Michigan Ave Suite 719, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 861-1800 fishlawfirm.com
Katz Friedman
321 N Clark St Suite 1750, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 724-5846 kfeej.com
The Prinz Law Firm
1 E Wacker Dr #1800, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 345-6603 prinz-lawfirm.com
Lloyd Miller Law
5722 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 900-6124 myaccidentlaw.com
Ed Fox & Associates, Ltd.
118 N Clinton St # 425, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 345-8877 efoxlaw.com
The Law Office of David Porter
33 N LaSalle St Ste 2000, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 236-1207 chicago-employmentlawyer.com
Cramer Law Group
33 N Dearborn St #1000, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 924-0219 cramer-law.com
The Friedman Firm
53 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1315, Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 886-0277 friedmanfirm.com
Merrick Law Firm LLC
77 W Wacker Dr Ste 4500, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 269-0200 chicago-lawyer.net
Lisa Kane & Associates
980 N Michigan Ave Suite 1080, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 606-0383 lisakaneassociates.com
HKM Employment Attorneys LLP
166 W Washington St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 858-8228 hkm.com
Wanta Thome
1100 W Cermak Rd #628, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 257-3934 wantathome.com
Maduff & Maduff LLC
205 N Michigan Ave #2050, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 276-9000 madufflaw.com
Case + Sedey, LLC
250 S Wacker Dr #230, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 920-0400 caseandsedey.com
Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd.
181 W Madison St Suite 4700, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 899-6625 loftusandeisenberg.com
Werman Salas P.C.
77 W Washington St Ste 1402, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 419-1008 flsalaw.com
STEPHEN A. GLICKMAN, P.C.
55 W Monroe St Ste 3700, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 960-9550 glickmanpc.com
Charles A. Krugel, Labor & Employment Law on Behalf of Business
1001 S State St #1904, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 804-3851 charlesakrugel.com
Employment lawyers in Chicago help workers with issues like wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and unpaid wages. Illinois law provides strong protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. A local attorney can guide you through claims filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights or the Illinois Department of Labor.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in Chicago Cost?
Many employment lawyers in Chicago offer free initial consultations. For ongoing representation, lawyers may charge an hourly rate between 250 and 600 dollars per hour. Some cases, especially those involving discrimination or wage claims, may be handled on a contingency fee basis, where the lawyer takes a percentage of any settlement or award. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer experience. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does an employment lawyer handle in Chicago?
Employment lawyers handle cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and breach of employment contracts. They also assist with severance agreements and non-compete clauses under Illinois law.
How long do I have to file an employment claim in Illinois?
For discrimination claims under the Illinois Human Rights Act, you must file with the Illinois Department of Human Rights within 300 days of the alleged violation. For wage claims under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, the deadline is generally 3 years.
What is the Illinois Human Rights Act and how does it protect me?
The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and other protected categories. It covers most employers in Illinois and provides a process for filing complaints with the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
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