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Betty Tsamis

Betty Tsamis

4.5
16 reviews
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 24 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Downers Grove, IL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights

4429 Prospect Ave; 4429 Prospect Ave, Downers Grove, IL

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About Betty

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 80%

Labor and employment law is an area of law that affects virtually anyone that has had or currently has a job. We represent our clients in all phases of the employment relationship from the job offer stage through resignation or separation. We believe that employment disputes should be approached in a collabortaive manner. Our success is rooted in true advocacy and litigation as a last resort.

25 years

80%
Civil Rights 20%

Civil rights and employment law often intersect. In addition to employment, our civil law practice includes representing LGBT people in public accommodaitons discrimination. Our passion and skill in this area have yielded favorable results for our clients.

25 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Licensed in Colorado for 24 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2001

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Tsamis Law Firm, P.C.

4429 Prospect Ave; 4429 Prospect Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

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Betty Tsamis's Reviews

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Employment & Labor (10) Lawsuits & Disputes (4) Appeals (2) Discrimination (2) Insurance (2) Contracts & Agreements (1) Debt & Lending Agreements (1) Debt Collection (1) Personal Injury (1) Sexual Harassment (1)
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Posted by Beth | August 31, 2014 | Sexual Harassment

Betty is a good attorney. She will tell you like it is.

I hired Betty in 2010 to handle a sexual harassment case. I believe she did the best she could considering the opposing attornies and everyone involved. The law is not about fair all the time, however, my main purpose was to rid the agency of the source of the harassment. Betty accomplished that and ...I could not have done it alone. I needed a professional attorney. She has a good attorney and I believe she will do the best for you that she can. Whoever reads this needs to remember that she is the professional do exactly what she says nothing more and nothing less. Whatever the struggle is, let her handle it.

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Betty Tsamis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean Cleary

Car accident lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Car accident lawyer | May 08

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Jerry Tuffentsamer

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

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"I endorse this lawyer. Compassionate, helpful, and a zealous advocate; a true asset to the legal profession."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Reprimand issued in IL, 2014

updated on 01/27/2014

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2001

Orde of St. Ives, University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Director, Tsamis Law Firm PC

Associations

2009 - Present

Chicago Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

April et al. v. Marriott et al

Settled

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Education

2001

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD, honors

Speaking Engagements

2011

“Legal Outtakes: What They Didn't Teach You in Law School About Representing LGT Clients,”

Representing LGBT Clients

2010

“Eliminating Harassment & Discrimination in the Legal Workplace,”

Employment Law

2009

“Employment & Labor Law Update 2009,”

Employment/HR Law

2009

“Eliminating Harassment & Discrimination in the Legal Workplace,”

Employment Law

Publications

2017

Illinois Trial Association Journal, "Trial Journal" Danger Ahead: The Curious Intersection of Injury Laws, the FMLA, and the ADA

2014

Edgeville Buzz Chicago Shoveling Law

2014

2014

2002

 “House Bill 1114: Eliminating Biased Policing,” Colorado Lawyer

Languages

Greek

Activity

605

Legal Answers

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Q&A

What should I do about sexual harassment?

23 Apr 2026
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Is it okay to deny a worker to work remotely if need to for disabled child?

22 Apr 2026
Q&A

Do the facts below support a potential retaliation or wrongful termination claim under Illinois law?

22 Apr 2026
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