Peter LaSorsa

Peter LaSorsa

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Sexual harassment Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Contracts & Agreements

205 North Michigan Ave., Suite 810, Chicago, IL

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Sexual Harassment 50%

Sexual harassment and hostile work environment for plaintiffs. I file with the IDHR and EEOC as well as state and federal court.

22 years | 400 cases

50%
Discrimination 20%

Discrimination cases including age, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy and many others. I handle civil sexual abuse, civil sexual assult and prisoner sexual abuse. In handle discrimnation in public accommodation cases.

22 years | 200 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

I represent employers and employees in all matters involving employment.

22 years | 300 cases

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

I consult and handle the drafting and review of agreements and contracts all all type in Illinois including severance, non-disclosure, settlement and employee handbooks.

22 years | 400 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Peter M. LaSorsa, P.C.

205 North Michigan Ave., Suite 810, Chicago, IL, 60601

Law Offices Peter LaSorsa P.C.

2501 Chatham Rd, Suite 4346, Springfield, IL, 62704

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Peter LaSorsa's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2026 | Employment & Labor

Generous with his advice and time.

I called Mr. LaSorsa to explore a complicated employment problem. He asked excellent questions and seemed to really be able to unpack the injustice occurring. He gave sound advice and helped prioritize next steps. He was very generous with his time and respectful of my situation.

Peter LaSorsa

Replied last February 05, 2026

Thank you very much and I hope things work out for you.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2026 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Go to a robust lawfirm with a big team who are actually willing to put in the work

This attorney markets himself as working on a contingency basis, but my experience suggests that this model is highly conditional and may only apply to cases he deems "low-hanging fruit" for a quick 33% fee. In my opinion, the moment a case requires actual litigation or substantive effort, the fee st...ructure appears to shift toward a staggering $500 hourly rate. It felt as though he wasn't interested in advocating for a client or putting in the work to fight for justice, but was instead scouting for straightforward wins that offer the fastest possible payout. I find it personally offensive that after I did the heavy lifting by compiling all the evidence and organizing every communication, he had the audacity to suggest an hourly rate of $500. To me, this suggests he may be looking for clients who are unfamiliar with the legal process rather than those who come prepared. I am sharing this so others can be aware of how the "contingency" promise might change when actual work is required. This individual can respond to this review in whatever sad attempt he'd like.

Peter LaSorsa

Replied last February 03, 2026

He doesn't get to determine which cases I take hourly or contingent-- I do. Most peopel who claim to have DONE ALL THE HEAVEY LIFTING, have no idea what they are talking about. I will say this, if this person actually has a good case, lawyers would be lined up around the block to take it on contingency fee basis. The fact that they aren't should speak to his case. Also people who post anonymously are suspect. I don't even know if I spoke with this person as I have no idea who it is.

Posted by John | August 21, 2025

Prompt Service

I contacted this lawyer through AVVO and he responded very quickly. Throught a quick series of questions he determined my issue and gave me some great advice. I appreciated his prompt handling of my issue. I would highly recommend.

Peter LaSorsa

Replied last August 22, 2025

Thank you for the nice review. I wish you all the best.

Posted by Vincent | August 17, 2025

Informative and Thorough

I called this office and was able to speak with the attorney. Mr. LaSorsa was very informative and thorough. He cut to the chase and determined my issue from a legal standpoint. The other attorneys I spoke with from other firms were not able to do that. I highly recommend.

Peter LaSorsa

Replied last August 18, 2025

Thank you for the kind words and best of luck in the future.

Posted by Tyler | August 07, 2025

Unnecessary comments.

Pretty rude individual. He answers the question I ask, followed by a rude statement. “Get a new job” and “ask another lawyer if you don’t like my answer” i gave him a 2 star instead of 1, because he still answered my initial questions. But avoid this man if you are touchy around people making you fee...l dumb. It didn’t work on me. All I feel is that he is super rude and not very professional individual.

Peter LaSorsa

Replied last August 18, 2025

People don't like hearing the straight truth. Sounded like he worked at a horrible place so "get a new job" was sound advice. And I answered him previosly and he didn't like the answer so I said " ask another lawyer if you don't like my answer"......I would give him a one star if I could rate the person asking the question.

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Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 03

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Pamela Holcombe

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 09

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"I commend Mr. LaSorsa for his valuable contributions to the AVVO community and I uniformly find his responses demonstrate both his in depth knowledge of the legal issues and good judgment."

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Kurt Jung

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 04

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"I endorse this Peter LaSorsa. I've read his attorney answers on this site and every one of his answers are spot on. While the site is for general questions and information, Attorney LaSorsa provides honest helpful answers that at the very least point the questioner in the right direction."

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Michael Doland

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 24

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"The answers of Mr. LaSorsa are consistently accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Leonard Boyer

Sex crime lawyer | Aug 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. LaSorsa is a highly knowledgeable attorney who achieves excellent results for his clients."

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George Svoboda

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. LaSorsa is very experienced in employment law matters."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas McLain

Litigation lawyer | Dec 04

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"Pete is an attorney who zealously represents his clients. Any individual or small business owner in Illinois who has legal problems should talk to Pete."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Certificate of Appreciation, ISBA-Human Rights Section

2012

Certificate of Appreciation, Illinois State Bar Association--Legal Technology

2009

Certificate of Appreciation, Illinois State Bar Association--Corporate Law

2003

Law Review, John Marshall Law School

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices Peter LaSorsa, P.C.

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Caterpillar Inc.

Associations

2016 - 2019

Illinois State Bar Association Committee On Legal Techonology

Member

2015 - 2018

National Speakers Association

Member

2014 - 2015

ISBA-Human Rights

Chair

2014 - 2015

ISBA-Human Rights

Vice Chair

2014 - 2016

Illinois State Bar Association Diversity Committee

Member

2012 - 2013

Illinois State Bar Association, Human Rights Section

Secretary

2011 - 2012

Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Legal Technology

Chair

2010 - 2014

Illinois State Bar Association

Member Section Council-Employment and Labor

2010 - 2016

Illinois State Bar Association, Human Rights Section

Member

2009 - 2014

ISBA Federal Civil Practice

Section Council

2009 - 2014

Illinois State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2008 - 2011

ALI-ABA

Board Member

2008 - 2009

Illinois State Bar Association, Corporate Law Departments Section

Chair

2005 - 2008

American Bar Association, Science and Technology Law Section

Member

2004 - 2013

Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Legal Technology

Member

2004 - 2009

Illinois State Bar Association, Corporate Law Departments Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

$300,000 Settlement

Settled for $300,000

$4 Million Dollar Settlement

Settled for $4 million

Sexual Harassment

Case Settled after tough negotiations.

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Education

2003

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

J.D.

1998

Bradley University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

DuPage County Bar Association

Social Media--Admitting Facebook Posts Into Evidence

2013

Illinois State Bar Association

The Intersection of Social Media and the Practice of Law.

2013

Illinois State Bar Association

Litigating and Defending Employment Discrimination Cases

2012

Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Legal Technology

Admitting Facebook Pages Into Evidence

2012

Illinois State Bar Association

Litigating and Defending Employment Discrimination Cases

2012

Illinois State Bar Association

Sexual Harassment Tips

2012

European Lectures in Italy, Turkey and Greece

CSI--Technology

2012

Cruise Ship

International Lectures--Caribbean

2011

International Lectures, Peru, Central America

CSI--Technology Issues

2011

Illinois State Bar Association

IP 101--Trade Secrets

Publications

2012

Illinois State Bar Associations Committee on Legal Technology An Update On Google Analytics

2012

Illinois State Bar Associations Human Rights Is The Use Of Facial Recognition Software A Violation Of Your Privacy Rights?

2012

American Bar Associations GP Solo Build A Website That Attracts Clients

2012

Illinois State Bar Associations Labor and Employment The Danger Of Internet Checks As Part Of A Companies Hiring Process

2012

American Bar Associations GP Solo Working From Home, The Technology You'll Need

2012

Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Lawyer Now What Does Google Consider High Quality For Ranking Purposes

2012

American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine Technology That Will Help You Beat The Big Firms

Languages

English

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