$ 200-400 per hour
Betty Tsamis
About Betty
Biography
Betty Tsamis is active in her local community of Andersonville/Edgewater. She often volunteers her time providing pro bono legal services, serving on citizen review panels, and authors a weekly blog on the Edgeville Buzz. Betty enjoys cooking, reading, time with her family, cycling, and travel.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
80%
25 years
Civil Rights
20%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Illinois for 19 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014
Licensed in Colorado for 24 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2001
Location
Tsamis Law Firm, P.C.
4429 Prospect Ave; 4429 Prospect Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
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Case Results (10)
Advocacy (8)
Practice Area Knowledge (6)
Recommendation (6)
Professionalism (5)
Cost of Services (4)
General Knowledge (4)
Responsiveness (4)
Character & Conduct (3)
Communication Style (3)
Trustworthiness (3)
Compassion (2)
Free Consultations (1)
Punctuality (1)
Staff & Support (1)
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Posted by Jim | January 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
No communication
I hired Mrs Tsamis to defend me in a civil action. She did not return my calls and was late for court. I don't think she is very knowledgeable as the answer to most of my questions was , "I don't know."
Betty Tsamis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Compassionate, helpful, and a zealous advocate; a true asset to the legal profession."
Vania Wit
Employment and labor lawyer
Gregory Frezados
Estate planning lawyer
Qusair Mohamedbhai
Employment and labor lawyer
Elliot Schiff
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.
Reprimand issued in IL, 2014
updated on 01/27/2014Reprimand 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 BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
April et al. v. Marriott et al
Settled
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
Edgeville Buzz
Chicago: My Kind of Gun Town
2014
Edgeville Buzz
Illinois Gay Couples, Discrimination & the Law
2002
“House Bill 1114: Eliminating Biased Policing,”
Colorado Lawyer
Languages
Greek
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are employers allowed to force resignations?
28 Feb 2026
Q&A
Will I need to retain an attorney for possible retaliation/discrimination in the workplace?
28 Feb 2026
Q&A
No days off in three weeks
03 Feb 2026