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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 anonymous | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Dedicated, Persistent, and Truly Client-Focused

I had an excellent experience working with James. From the beginning, he was diligent about keeping me informed and provided consistent updates throughout the entire process. He truly listened to my concerns and made sure I felt heard and supported at every stage. James fought hard on my behalf an...d never backed down, even when the defense was unresponsive and attempted to lowball the case. His persistence, professionalism, and commitment stood out, and it was clear he genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for me. I’m grateful for his dedication and would confidently recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who is thorough, responsive, and willing to go the extra mile.

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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Exceptional Service with Honesty and Transparency

James was incredible throughout the entire process. His transparency and honesty are rare qualities, especially in this field. From the very beginning, he kept me informed and communicated openly during every step of the litigation. What I appreciated most was his fairness and his ability to be compl...etely upfront about both the strengths and potential challenges of my case. It gave me confidence knowing I had someone who was genuinely looking out for my best interests

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Posted by Sherri | January 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

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.... His dedication, organization, knowledge of the law, and communication with clients were outstanding. As a former paralegal, I understand how long, frustrating, and expensive a lawsuit like this would be to litigate. Mr. Vlahakis fought vigorously to ensure that Apple would be held accountable for their actions and that the plaintiffs would be compensated. I have a great admiration for Mr. Vlahakis’s tenacity in this this case. Mr. Vlahakis is a highly skilled attorney, and I would recommend him to represent you for all of your litigation needs.

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James Constantine Vlahakis's Lawyer Endorsements

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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