$ 600-725 per hour
Douglas M Werman
About Douglas
Biography
Thanks for visiting my Avvo page. If you are looking for a lawyer, my firm will provide you an honest and accurate initial evaluation of your case. In the overwhelming majority of cases, we will then also investigate and develop your claim free of charge. We understand that working people often do not have the financial resources to pay the up front costs and legal fees required to protect their rights.
Once we accept your case, you can expect professional, aggressive, and highly competent lawyers and staff to handle your case – always. We understand that filing a lawsuit against a current or former employer can be a personal and difficult decision. We provide a high level of personal attention to every client. Every case is fully staffed with at least two attorneys and a paralegal. When you call our office, you will either speak to an attorney directly or will receive a return telephone call within one day. We will attempt to resolve any concern that might arise during our representation of you. We commit ourselves to the successful outcome of every case.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
80%
36 years | 800 cases
Class Action
10%
29 years | 250 cases
Contracts and Agreements
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 35 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Douglas M Werman
77 W Washington, Suite 1402, Chicago, IL, 60602-3499
Law Offices of Douglas M Werman
77 W Washington, Suite 1402, Chicago, IL, 60602-3499
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Douglas M Werman's Reviews
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Posted by Rueben | September 19, 2009
HIghly Recommend Doug Werman
Mr. Werman sued my company and recovered the pay I was owed and the pay of all the other employees too! We were too scared to do anything until Mr. Werman got involved. He is great!!
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2008
Recovered my owed wages!
He represented me a case to recovery my owed overtime pay. Mr. Werman recovered all my owed overtime pay together with penalties. I was really happy with all he did for me.
Douglas M Werman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Well-known, well-respected lawyer who fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended."
"Doug Werman is a knowledgeable and seasoned attorney who I highly recommend for all employment/labor law and class action related matters. His approach is straight forward and honest, and I know him to be a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients."
Jack Epstein
Workers compensation lawyer
Richard Hanus
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Pro Bono Service Award, Federal Bar Association
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
2012 Excellence Pro Bono Service, Federal Bar Association (Chicago chapter)
2011
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Pro Bono Service Award, United Way - Elgin
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Managing Partner, Werman Salas P.C. (formerly Werman Law Office P.C..)
Associations
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member - Fair Labor Standards Legislation Committee
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois chapter)
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Arrez, et al. v. Kelly Services, Inc.
Case Settled on Class-Wide Basis, $11,000,000.
Kim and Sorenson v. CHT Corp. and Charlie Trotter
Settlement on Class-Wide Basis
Education
1990
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Wage and Hour Class Actions
Settlement of Wage & Hour Class Actions
2013
Practising Law Institute
Litigating Wage and Hour Class Actions
2012
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Settling Wage and Hour Class Actions
2011
The Current Terrain In Class Actions
Class Action Litigation
2011
Class Actions for Employment and Wage and Hour Claims
Wage and Hour Collective and Class Actions
2011
Class Actions for Employment and Wage and Hour Claims
Settling Employment Class Actions
2011
Chicago Bar Association, Class Litigation Committee
Ins and Outs of Class Actions
2010
Wage and Hour Litigation
Settling Wage and Hour Class and Collective Actions
2008
Illinois Institue of Continuing Legal Education
Ins and Outs of Class Action Suits
2008
AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee
Arbitrating Wage and Hour Cases
1998
Illinois Institute Continuing Legal Education
Non-Compete Litigation in Illinois
Publications
2013
American Bar Association publication
The Fair Labor Standards Act
2010
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Settling Wage and Hour Class Actions
2009
BNA publications, Daily Labor Report
Douglas Werman quoted in "Contingent Workers Kelly Services to Pay $11 Million to Settle Wage, Hour Suit on Behalf of Illinois Workers"
2008
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Illinois Wage and Hour Class Actions
2006
Pioneer Press
Douglas Werman quoted in article entitled Recipe for a Lawsuit regarding wage and hour litigation in the restuarant industry
2006
Chicago Lawyer
Douglas Werman quoted in Lawyers See Steady Rise in Overtime Collective Actions
1999
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Employment Law Flash Points
1998
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Employment Law Flash Points
1997
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Employment Law Flash Points
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers