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Douglas M Werman

Employment and labor Attorney at Chicago, IL

5.0   2 reviews
  • Licensed for 33 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1990
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

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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.

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Douglas M Werman
77 W Washington, Suite 1402
Chicago, IL, 60602-3499
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77 W Washington, Suite 1402
Chicago, IL, 60602-3499
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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.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 600-725 per hour
  • Contingency 33%-40%
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Werman Salas P.C. (formerly Werman Law Office P.C..)
  • 2001 - Present

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1990
  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1987

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

Associations

  • American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
  • Member - Fair Labor Standards Legislation Committee
  • N/A
  • National Employment Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois chapter)
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 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
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Pro Bono Service Award
  • Federal Bar Association
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • 2012 Excellence Pro Bono Service
  • Federal Bar Association (Chicago chapter)
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Pro Bono Service Award
  • United Way - Elgin
  • 2003
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Publications

  • American Bar Association publication
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • 2013
  • 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"
  • 2009
  • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • Illinois Wage and Hour Class Actions
  • 2008
  • Chicago Lawyer
  • Douglas Werman quoted in Lawyers See Steady Rise in Overtime Collective Actions
  • 2006
  • Pioneer Press
  • Douglas Werman quoted in article entitled Recipe for a Lawsuit regarding wage and hour litigation in the restuarant industry
  • 2006
  • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • Employment Law Flash Points
  • 1999
  • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • Employment Law Flash Points
  • 1998
  • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • Employment Law Flash Points
  • 1997
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Speaking Engagements

  • Wage and Hour Class Actions
  • Settlement of Wage & Hour Class Actions
  • 2013
  • Practising Law Institute
  • Litigating Wage and Hour Class Actions
  • 2013
  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • Settling Wage and Hour Class Actions
  • 2012
  • 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
  • 2011
  • Illinois Institue of Continuing Legal Education
  • Ins and Outs of Class Action Suits
  • 2008
  • AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee
  • Arbitrating Wage and Hour Cases
  • 2008
  • Illinois Institute Continuing Legal Education
  • Non-Compete Litigation in Illinois
  • 1998
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (2)
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Employment and labor Attorney | Jun 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Well-known, well-respected lawyer who fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jan 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Chicago Employment and labor Lawyer Douglas M Werman
Douglas M Werman
Employment and labor Attorney
Chicago, IL
Licensed for 33 years