Chicago Sexual Harassment Attorney

I also handle employment lawsuits in state and federal court. I am a member of the Trial Bar in the Northern District of Illinois which allows me to take your case from start to finish in federal court. Many employment lawyers aren't members of the Trial Bar in the Northern District of Illinois and therefore they can't take your case from start to finish. The attorney for the company can look to see if an attorney is a member of the Trial Bar and perhaps they will not take a settlement letter in the same fashion if they see the attorney isn't as experienced or doesn't belong to the Trial Bar. It is very important that you ensure you hire an employment discrimination attorney in Chicago who can practice in front of all available venues. I can and do practice before all available venues. I have the experience and I am very aggressive in protecting the employment rights of my clients. I also take many cases before Judges at the Illinois Human Rights Commission and taking cases there can be tricky. The rules a different at the Illinois Human Rights Commission and experience counts in that regard.

In Chicago you have a right to be free from discrimination at work. The Illinois Human Rights Act ("Act") prohibits employers from treating you different based on one of the protected categories listed above. Many times the human resource department in your company will drag out an investigation so that you miss important filing deadlines. Don't let this happen to you. Act quickly to ensure your employment discrimination lawsuit is not lost. Remember it isn't enough that you file a complaint internally with the company, you must file with an outside agency to protect your employment rights.

There are many special rules in place in state and federal agencies that most attorneys are not familiar with. It takes an employment lawyer with experience and skill to navigate both of these agencies. I not only practice before both agencies, I also lecture for the Illinois State Bar Association on issues related to both agencies. So I teach other employment attorneys. Who better to take your case than the attorney who teaches other attorneys? I have also appeared on television discussing employment discrimination cases. And I've lectured for the Illinois State Bar Association on employment discrimination cases.

In Illinois you are also protected from discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Claims brought under that Act can be filed first with the EEOC then once a right to sue letter is issued with the federal court in your local jurisdiction. For example in Chicago that would be the Northern District of Illinois located on Dearborn and Jackson. Federal claims can be tricky and in my opinion the federal courts are more employer friendly so only cases that have great provable facts should proceed in federal court.

My office can also bring claims in state court based on violations of tort law. Some of these claims include claims based on common law retaliation and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. Again, these are fact-specific and consulting with an experienced employment discrimination lawyer is a must. In Illinois the victim of discrimination can have multiple claims in multiple venues and as an experienced employment lawyer I can explain this to you.

It is very important that you protect your rights immediately as strict time limits apply in employment discrimination cases. I don't work for insurance companies, I work hard on your behalf against insurance companies. I don't charge for a consultation and you don't pay me until I recover money for you. There is no reason why you should go it alone. The company will have a lawyer or teams of lawyers, so level the playing field and have a lawyer working for you. Remember the company is not interested in helping you, they are interested in what is in the best interest of the company.

Even if you aren't employed at a company they may be engaging in discrimination against you. For example if you go for a job interview and then the company does an Internet check on your social media websites there may be a discrimination issue. The company may see you are over 40 or a single mother and therefore the negative hiring decision could be based on a discriminatory category. In Illinois it is illegal to ask a prospective employee what her age is or what her marital status is. It makes sense then that if they view this information on your Facebook page they are in fact inquiring about it and therefore possibly engaging in employment discrimination. Most companies do Internet checks on prospective employees so if you are qualified for the job and did well on the interview but didn't get the job call my office to discuss your potential case.

If you are a student at a college or university and the professor is trying to engage in a sexual relationship with you, the school has liability to you and I can file a complaint against the school and the professor. The professor in a school setting has too much power and control over you so there really can't be a consensual relationship. Don't get bullied into thinking you have no rights as a student. Because strict time limits apply in lawsuits, don't let the school's upper management drag out their investigation and make you miss an important filing deadline. Remember you are paying good money to attend college, don't let professors prey upon you.

I will provide you with personal attention and access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I will rapidly move your case along and recognize that you may want to potentially resolve your case quickly. It is important to let the other side know early on that your Chicago sexual harassment lawyer is prepared to go to trial if they don't wish to settle. And remember trials are public so many times the other side will not wish to engage in a public trial. These cases in particular are embarrassing for companies and universities. Additionally, many times the person engaging in the conduct will not want his wife to know what he is doing. This is another reason why cases could settle early in the process. I am very skilled at negotiating settlements and that skill could result in a higher settlement amount for you.

I also have the resources and experience to take your case to trial if necessary and I am available for consultation in all cities throughout Illinois. I am also able to conduct most of our business over the phone and Internet so you don't have to miss work coming to a lawyer's office. There is never a charge to discuss your employment case. Because of the strict time limits required for filing an employment discrimination complaint, make sure you call as soon as you believe there is a problem. For cases already filed by you or another attorney, in cases where there is a right to sue letter or in other circumstances, I usually charge my hourly rate with a retainer or non-refundable retainer.

Call me now at 312-505-5038, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or contact me online for a free consultation.*