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also known as Vlahakis Law Group LLC
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23 years | 100 cases
28 years | 100 cases
28 years | 100 cases
28 years | 150 cases
33%-50%
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
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58 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Class Action
Posted by Jacquelyn | February 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Class Action
Great Lawyer
I was a class member of a class action suit that lasted almost three years. During that time James sent timely updates and answered all of my questions. He never gave up or tired of the constant changes and challenges of this case. I would highly recommend him as a lawyer!
Posted by Larry | February 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Class Action
Excellent long term support through a long term case
I contacted James in early 2018 regarding a class action/consumer protection case against a major retailer/manufacturer. I became a class representative and I knew from our first conversations that James was a lawyer that understood what I was going through and that he was going to have the tenacity ...
Posted by Sherri | January 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Class Action
Review for James Vlahakis
I would highly recommend James Vlahakis for legal services. Mr. Vlahakis represented me in a class action lawsuit against Apple. This litigation began in 2017 and was finally settled in 2023. Mr. Vlahakis took on a corporate giant on behalf of several hundred of plaintiffs who were defrauded by Apple...
Posted by Irwin | January 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Class Action
Excellent Lawyer
James, Guided me through all of the complexities of a class action lawsuit regarding Apple IPhone Batteries. He kept me informed of every step and promptly answered all of my questions.
Posted by Tim B. | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Class Action
Very professional litigator
Let me first begin by saying that I have never sued anyone or any organization before; this was our first time. In this case, with James as our lead plaintiff's attorney, I was a class representative. We participated because my wife and I were beyond disappointed in our Apple iPhones (Version 6) we h...
"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."
Consumer protection lawyer
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
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2016
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2016
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2011
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2009
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2008
Forty Under 40, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
2008
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2002 - 2017
Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
1998 - 2002
Associate, Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
1995 - 1996
Associate, Hervas, Sotos, Condon & Bersani
Pending
Defense outcome - District court denied plaintiff's motion for class certification (when Mr. Vlahakis was a defense attorney).
Defense outcome (when Mr. Vlahakis was a defense attorney).
Federal Communicators Commission ruled in favor of client
Jury verdict for defendant (when Mr. Vlahakis was a defense attorney).
District court affirmed favorable defense jury award by denying Plaintiff's post-trial motions.
Favorable class based settlement of nationwide class after numerous mediations sessions
Court of Appeals reversed district court judgement (resulting in favorable ruling for Mr. Vlahakis' client)
Verdict in favor of Plaintff.
Defense outcome (when Mr. Vlahakis was a defense attorney).
Settlement
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Legal Issues Involving SVPs
2017
2010
1997
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