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Jacob Michael Gilbert

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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 14 years

Lawyer at Chicago, IL

100 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Office of the Illinois Attorney General

100 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60601

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Posted by MM | September 27, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Fantastic Lawyer!

I used Jacob Gilbert’s services in my unemployment appeal hearings. My previous lawyer did very little work on my case and I kept receiving huge bills. The legal promises made by my previous attorney weren't happening. I was absolutely frustrated. Then I found attorney Jacob Gilbert at the Law ...Offices of Colleen McLaughlin. When I first spoke with Mr. Gilbert, I knew right away that he was very knowledgeable and that he had enough experience. I am glad that I hired him because my experiences with this law firm were incredibly positive. He was very professional and took time to fit me in his schedule even at the last minute. He always returned every one of my phone calls or responded to my emails either that very same day or first thing the next morning. He put a lot of time and effort into my case and he kept me regularly updated. In during legal proceedings, he was fantastic and represented me very well. I was extremely satisfied with Mr. Gilbert's legal representation. What I like best about Mr. Gilbert is that he always told me the truth, he is a hard worker, and he never promised me something that he couldn't deliver in regards to my legal case. He took time to explain the law to me. I am telling you, you can't go wrong with this law firm. If you need legal representation to get your unemployment benefits, I would definitely give him a call.

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Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 15

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"Since law school, Mr. Gilbert has always been incredibly attentive and involved in any matter that he undertakes. He always asks the right questions to get to the root of any legal question. I fully endorse him, and any client he represents will surely be in the best of hands."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Part-Time Interim LiveHelp Program Coordinator, Illinois Legal Aid Online

2012 - Present

Volunteer, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

2013 - 2013

Partner, Gilbert Carr LLC

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Caffarelli & Siegel

2011 - 2012

Associate, Law Offices of Colleen McLaughlin

2003 - 2008

Spanish Teacher, High School of American Studies

Associations

2011 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

2011 - Present

Illinois Legal Aid Online, Young Professionals Board

Member of Outreach Committee

Education

2011

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

City University of New York, Lehman College

MA - Masters

2003

Johns Hopkins University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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