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Licensed for 30 years

Class action Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Class Action, Consumer Protection, Wrongful Termination ... +5 more

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About James

Biography

We will protect your rights under various "consumer rights" laws. We will fight to enforce your rights against large and small companies. We will provide you with a prompt and fair resolution of your legal issues, regardless of your budget or circumstances.

We will represent you if you have been wrongfully arrested or physically abused by law enforcement officials.

We represent consumers in class litigation to expose and remedy unlawful corporate practices. One of our specialties involves suing Illinois based companies that obtain biometric information (fingerprints, voice and eye scans) without your written consent.

We sue companies that bombard you with unsolicited robo calls and pre-recorded messages. The TCPA provides for $500 to $1,500 for each unlawful robo call and/or pre-recorded message. We also enforce the National "do not call list".

We help negotiate reduced payments if you suffer from hardships or where we can argue that a debt collector may have violated a part of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

We represent private and public employees in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination, unpaid wages and harassment.

Practice Areas

Class Action 20%

I help enforce the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act. I also represent plaintiffs in class actions involving federal and state laws that are intended to protect consumers from robo-dialed calls, pre-recorded messages, scam telemarking and junk faxes.

23 years | 100 cases

20%

Consumer Protection 20%

I enforce consumer rights laws such as the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act. I use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to protect consumers from harassment. I also protect consumers from unlawful telemarketing calls.

28 years | 100 cases

20%

Wrongful Termination 20%

I represent employees who have been fired in violation of federal and state laws. I help all victims of discrimination - such as discrimination based on sex/gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disabilities and military status.

28 years | 100 cases

20%

Civil Rights 10%

I protect citizens who are victims of false arrest, excessive force and unlawful treatment by government officials.

28 years | 150 cases

10%

Discrimination 10%

I represent employees who have been subject to all forms of workplace discrimination - race, national original, sexual orientation, religion, color and gender.

28 years | 50 cases

10%

Sexual Harassment 10%

I protect employees who have been subjected to all forms of sexual harassment.

28 years | 25 cases

10%

Debt Settlement 5%

In addition to helping enforce consumer rights as provided by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I often can help consumers reduce the amount of debts that they may owe to creditors as well as "debt buyers". I also defend against "zombie" debts.

9 years | 100 cases

Workers Compensation 5%

We can represent you if you have been terminated or retaliated against for filing a claim for workers comp.

9 years | 5 cases

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-50%

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Location

Vlahakis Law

20 N. Clark Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL, 60602

vlahakislaw.com

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James Constantine Vlahakis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicholas | January 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

More than just a Lawyer

Mr. Vlahakis' persistent drive to exhaust all legal rights that I'm entitled to under the law is unprecedented. James has been successful on two cases for me already that I have been more happy with, the consistency in which he obtains successful results is beyond impressive and I have all the confid...ence that he will always achieve for me, the greatest results possible.

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Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

MR. Vlahakis helped me get my job back .

Mr. Vlahakis helped me get my job back .after nobody would take my case. I was let go for an illegitimate reason. While it took time to convince my form employer to hire me back, Mr. Vlahakis never gave up on me. and fought for me and my family. He also answered all of my numerous questions. and ...I am very happy with the outcome He worked very hard for me and my family I’m truly grateful and happy with his Professional service. I really recommend Mr Vlahakis to everyone that going Through the same situation I went through.

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Posted by Denson | June 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best on the business

Mr. Vlahakis obtained a fair and quick settlement for me. Mr. Vlahakis answered my questions in real time or withing 12 hours. Mr. Vlahakis helped explain everything to me and I would recommend him to my friends and family. He is very professional and great at what he do!

Posted by Bob | June 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

A true gentleman

Mr. Vlahakis obtained an amazing result for my family where I thought I was out of options and had nobody to turn to. In particular, I know that Mr. Vlahakis worked countless legal hours that he was not compensated for, but he told me that the favorable result for my family was more important that r...ecouping all of his fees. With all the bad people have to say about lawyers, it was amazing to witness a lawyer putting his client’s needs ahead of him getting paid for all of this time. Mr. Vlahakis answered my questions in real time or within 24 hours. Many times, he basically held my hand during long telephone conversations. He would explain things to me much easier and in terms I could understand. I would recommend Mr. Vlahakis to my friends and family.

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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

This Guy Gets You Right!!

I can't say enough good things about James. From day one he took the overwhelming anxiety part out of dealing with several collectors. He was very open and informative, which let me know that I was finally taking care of this the right way by working with him and not attempting to do on my own...aga...in. I could've never achieved what he did, not to mention the swiftness in which he did. James was clear, concise, timely, communicative, and effective. I am no longer hunted by old debt buyers that were plaguing my credit and ability to achieve a better quality of life. Go with James!! You won't regret it.

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Cynthia Pietrucha

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a great lawyer. He's very experienced in many areas of law and has a great reputation for excellent customer service to clients."

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Daniel Edelman

Consumer protection lawyer

Experience

Rating: 9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Rated Constitutional Law Attorney in Chicago, IL, Super Lawyers

2018

Top Attorneys - Governmental & Municipal Law, West Sububan Living

2018

Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017