James Zouras - Lawyer in Chicago, IL

James B. Zouras

Class action Attorney at Chicago, IL

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The best Class action attorney in Chicago!!!

I started to work with Mr.Zouras and his team on a Class action case in 2017. During the initial interview,he clearly explained the law and the rights of the employees. He also pointed out what law the employer has violated. Mr.Zouras is so patient, he answered all the questions I have. We finally won the case with a settlement that benefited a lot of the employees. Mr.Zouras is a tough warrior. Our case lasted almost four years, whenever I sent him an email for a question of the case, he will response me in minutes. I know we are in the good hands. Mr.Zouras always keep me updates of the case status,he is so skillful and knowledgeable. I'm so glad that I have hired the right lawyer who is the best in Chicago. Thank you.Jim. Thank you so much for your hard work. Much appreciated.

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Practice areas

Class action

80%

We represent employees and consumers throughout the United States in class and individual wage and hour litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and other complex litigation.

27 years
Employment and labor

10%

We represent employees and consumers throughout the United States in class and individual wage and hour litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and other complex litigation.

27 years
Personal injury

10%

We represent employees and consumers throughout the United States in class and individual wage and hour litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and other complex litigation.

27 years

I am a founder and principal of Stephan Zouras, LLP, a Chicago-based law firm which concentrates in representing people in Illinois and throughout the United States in class, collective and individual wage and hour litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and other complex litigation. In my over 20 years of practice, I have been appointed lead or co-lead counsel in scores of complex wage and hour class and collective actions which have collectively resulted in a total recovery of more than $100 million for over 100,000 individuals. My published cases in the area of wage and hour employment law exceed 100 decisions from jurisdictions in at least 10 states. I have tried over a dozen major jury trials and appeared as lead counsel in at least 14 appeals in federal and state court. I was also named an Illinois "Super Lawyer" in every consecutive year since 2009, a distinction given to no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state.

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Licensed for 27 years

State IL

Status Active And Authorized To Practice Law

Acquired 1995

Updated 01/06/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Stephan Zouras, LLP

205 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 2560

Chicago, IL, 60601-6024

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Posted by Tony | October 14, 2021

The best Class action attorney in Chicago!!!

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Posted by Yashua | September 5, 2019

Professional, Compassionate and Amazing Results!

I didn't believe I had a good case until Mr. Zouras explained the laws and rights of employees, and the duties employers must guarantee, by law. Once the initial proceeding got moving, and victory was in sight, I knew I was with the right firm. I trusted in the skills, and knowledge of my attorneys, and achieved more by trusting in the process, and perhaps set a precedent for other employers that seek to violate employees vital information.

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Posted by Ryan | February 3, 2019

Class Action Settlement

I worked with Jim Zouras as well as Teresa Becvar in a class action and won with a settlement that benefited a large group of fellow former employees. Communication was always very good and they were always helpful in answering any questions as well as preparing me for what was coming and what to expect.

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AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

Founding Partner
Stephan Zouras, LLP
2009 - Present

Education

DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctor
1995

Legal Cases

Confidential
$6 million settlement

Perez v. RadioShack
$9 million settlement on the eve of trial

Numerous class actions on behalf of loan officers deprived of minimum wage and overtime
Several million dollars in unpaid earned wages recovered

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Associations

National Employment Lawyers Association
2007 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association
Member
1997 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
1996 - Present

Languages Spoken

Greek

Awards

Illinois Super Lawyer
Chicago Magazine
2016

Illinois Super Lawyer
Chicago Magazine
2015

Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015

Illinois Super Lawyer
Chicago Magazine
2014

Illinois Super Lawyer
Chicago Magazine
2013

Illinois Super Lawyer
Chicago Magazine
2012

Illinois Super Lawyer
Chicago Magazine
2011

Illinois Super Lawyer
Chicago Magazine
2010

Illinois Super Lawyer
Chicago Magazine
2009

40 Lawyers Under 40 in Illinois
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
2000

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Publications

Illinois State Bar Association
"Pay Your Law Firm Employees Properly or Risk Falling Into a Financial Snakepit"
2009

DePaul Law Review
Shaw v. Reno: A Colorblind Court in Race-Conscious Society
1995

Speaking Engagements

ITLA damages seminar
Maximizing damages in wage and hour litigation
2016

Annual seminar
Understanding employment law
2015

Litigation seminar
Class action settlements
2014

Wage and Hour Seminar
Latest trends in class wage and hour litigation
2013

Litigation Seminar
Management of electronically-stored information in litigation
2013

Class Action Litigation 2012
"Opt-in/Opt-out Class Actions"
2012

Bridgestone CLE
Tips for Securing Class Certification
2012

Chicago Bar Association
Prosecuting complex wage and hour litigation against large law firms and corporations.
2008

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (5)

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Dan Tsataros

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is a brilliant attorney with excellent litigation experience! I am happy to refer clients to him because I truly trust him! I endorse this lawyer."

Jonathan Nirenberg

Class action Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jim on several overtime class action cases. He has consistently demonstrated excellent knowledge, experience and expertise in handling wage and hour matters. I endorse him."