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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

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

A Legal Employment Specialist

I'm very satisfied with the level of dedication and perseverance that I received. My outcome was very favorable with sincerity and the upmost professionalism. I will always hire this attorney for any and all employment needs. In addition to referring his excellent legal skills to family, friends, and... associates. This attorney renewed my faith in the legal justice system and I'm confident that he will satisfy others legal situations for other patrons as well.

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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Amazing

James did an amazing job from start to finish regarding communication with my case. I felt like there was no way to obtain justice for my wrongful termination, but James listened to me and convinced my former employer to provide me with fair compensation.

Posted by Kevin | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommend! Responsive, Fair, and Clear Legal Guidance During My Layoff

I had the pleasure of working with James after being laid off from my job, and I cannot recommend him enough. From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive to my emails, which was such a relief during a stressful time. He took the time to explain the legal process in a way that was easy to un...derstand, breaking down complex concepts and making sure I felt confident in the decisions I was making. His rates were also very fair, especially considering the level of expertise and attention to detail he provided. Throughout the process, he made sure I understood my options and advocated for me in a way that felt personal and genuine. Thanks to James, I felt much more at ease during an uncertain and difficult time. If you need a lawyer who is professional, approachable, and truly cares about your case, I highly recommend reaching out to him!

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Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Mr. Vlahakis is truly a unicorn amongst lawyers

I was laid off by my employer. Mr. Vlahakis listened to my issues and then gave me an honest appraisal of what my possibilities were. He explained everything without going too deep into legalese. Mr, Vlahakis got me 3 1/2 times the original amount of severance pay than I was initially offered.... He is very easy to talk to and understands his clients frustration. I trust him so much that when a family member was terminated, I asked him look into any legal possibilities. In my life I have dealt with many lawyers, for many different reasons. Mr. Vlahakis is among the best I have ever dealt with. I jokingly told him that by being honest and open and understanding he is giving lawyers a bad name. If you are looking for a lawyer who will exhaust every single possibility for you with extreme tenacity and truly has your best interest at heart, Mr. Vlahakis is your man.

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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