Civil Litigation

When it becomes necessary to file a legal complaint to enforce your rights, or defend against allegations to protect your interests, know that a courtroom is a serious forum to redress grievances. Mediated resolutions can provide faster, less expensive outcomes that put legal issues in your rearview mirror. We both litigate and mediate disputes.

Inquiries are frequently made to the office about employment rights. Illinois is an employment at-will state. Employers can terminate an employee for any reason, or no reason at all, as long as the reason for termination does not violate the law or an employment contract. Illinois courts famously declared that our court system is not a super human resource department. In Illinois, employment discrimination charges derive primarily from violations of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-101), as well as by other state and federal statutes, and employment contracts. We can help you determine your rights, and as appropriate, file an Illinois Department of Human Rights charge, or an US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charge.

We provide clients a compassionate ear while executing targeted strategic representation related to employment, contract, property, and real estate disputes. Call for a free consultation. We will help you work through your legal concerns.