Employment Law Attorneys: Chicago, Illinois
The Firm represents employers and employees in a variety of employment related disputes, including, post termination commissions, large wage claims, covenants not to compete, nondisclosure covenants, nonsolicitation agreements and breach of fiduciary duty. These lawsuits often require immediate action, such as a temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions. The tone of the lawsuit will often be set at the hearing on the temporary restraining order, leaving little room for error. Having represented both employers and employees in these kinds of lawsuits for many years, the Firm is in an excellent position to recommend the course of action that most likely produces the best results.
The complexity of the issues increase after a hearing on the motion for temporary restraining order, where the losing party has only two days to appeal under Illinois Supreme Court Rules. The decision to appeal and the assessment of the impact of winning and losing the appeal must be made without delay. The experience the Firm has in actually handling these types of cases including the appeals is critical in deciding on what action should be taken.
Decisions made at the very early stages of the lawsuit may have sweeping impact even where injunctions are not the appropriate remedy. Under Illinois law, the amount set forth in a pre-litigation demand for unpaid wages may affect the right of the employee to collect attorneys' fees after the litigation is filed. Therefore, the pre-litigation demand may be one of the most significant aspects of the case.
Documents (particularly e-mails) play an important role in employment litigation, notwithstanding the advice of a federal judge to litigants: "Do not put anything in writing that you do not want a grand jury to see. Or, as Jimmy Durante once said 'Say it with roses, say it with mink but never ever say it in ink.'" Obtaining discovery at an early stage to make sure the documentary evidence is preserved is invaluable in employment related disputes.
The Firm does not claim a monopoly on these tactics or strategy, just the experience to know that these factors must be considered at every stage of the litigation to protect the client's interest.
With more than 40 years experience in complex litigation matters, our lawyers have significant experience in the following practice areas:
- Age Discrimination
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Title VII: Race, Religion, and Gender Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Wage and Hour
- Wrongful Discharge
- Whistleblower actions
Schedule a Consultation
To schedule an appointment on any employment litigation matter, call our office at (312) 345-5750, or contact us online.
Marty J. Schwartz, PC
Three First National Plaza
70 W. Madison St.
Suite 4500
Chicago, IL 60602
We represent individuals and businesses in Illinois, including Chicago, Northern District, Cook County, Dupage County, and Lake County.
