$ 150-700 per hour
About Alejandro
Biography
Thank you for visiting my profile on Avvo. Although we feel right at home arguing complex points of legal theory, we focus on practical outcomes above all. We don't fight with opposing counsel over hypotheticals -- our goal is the best possible result for our clients, nothing more.
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Alejandro handles matters in all areas of employment law, including negotiations, litigation, trials, and appeals. Call Today!
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
30%
29 years | 500 cases
Class Action
20%
24 years | 100 cases
Litigation
20%
29 years | 300 cases
Discrimination
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-35%
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 28 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 29 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2008 | Employment & Labor
Client Review
Alex helped me at my most desperate time,when I was so scared to trust a lawyer; specially being anew comer in Chicago with no relatives,I didn't know where and who to go to for legal help.He was always ready to answer my questions and offer legal advise.Everyone in his firm had been very helpful to ...
Posted by Cecilia | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
A Courageous deffender
Losing one’s job can be a very traumatic experience, the aftermath is often even more challenging, finding a new job or reinventing our careers. All of this while dealing with rejection the one that comes from prospecting employers when we cannot clearly articulate why we were left go, how to explain...
Alejandro Caffarelli's Lawyer Endorsements
"Alex is well versed in labor and employment law and thinks quickly on his feet. He grasps difficult legal issues which would leave other lawyers thoroughly confused."
"I endorse this lawyer. Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Joseph Selbka
Education lawyer
David Salgado
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Mark Debofsky
Employee benefits lawyer
Robert Muriel
Litigation lawyer
Richard Lofgren
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Top 100 Illinois Attorneys, Illinois Super Lawyers
2024
Top 100 Illinois Attorneys, Illinois Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 100 Illinois Attorneys, Illinois Super Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 100 Illinois Attorneys, Illinois Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Shareholder, Caffarelli & Associates Ltd.
2002 - 2014
Shareholder, Caffarelli & Siegel Ltd.
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Laner Muchin Dombrow Becker Levin & Tominberg Ltd.
1997 - 1998
Attorney, Fox & Grove Chtd.
Associations
2005 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois chapter)Director
2002 - Present
Puerto Rican Bar Association of IllinoisMember
2001 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisMember
1997 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois chapter)President
2001 - 2005
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisDirector
2000 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Valdivia v. Township High School Dist. 214
Jury Verdict in favor of client, Noemi Valdivia
Malloy v. BMO
Partial Judgment for the Plaintiff after bench trial.
Ulit v. Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Jury verdict in favor of client, Jing Ulit
Ulit v. Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Jury found in favor of the plaintiff after trial.
Jackson v. Jernberg Industries, Inc.
Judge granted plaintiff's summary judgment
Rasic v. City of Northlake and Dennis Koletsos, individually
Jury found in favor of the plaintiff after trial.
Cuff v. Trans States Holdings, Inc. et al.
District Court granted Plaintiff summary judgment on liability and Jury awarded damages.
Education
1996
University of Minnesota Law School
JD, Law
1992
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Federal Bar Association chapter (City)
EEOC Enforcement Litigation Priorities and Trends
2014
7th Circuit Conference
What Every Employment Lawyer Needs to Know About Criminal and Immigration Law
2013
NELA/National Panel
United We Stand: Effectively Representing Immigrants in Employment Cases
2013
DePaul University Panel
Exploring Workers’ Rights
2012
NELA/National Panel
Immigration Status and Employment Law
2012
LERA Panel
Wage/Hour Crackdown — Interns and Independent Contractors
2012
ISBA, Speaker
How to Prove Your FMLA Case
2012
CBA, Speaker
Employment Law Update
2012
ABA National Conference, Panel
Discipline Discharge and Documentation
2011
CBA, Panel
Breaking Barriers Building Bridges
2010
CBA, Panel
Intersection of Employment/Immigration Law Issues
2010
CBA, Panel
The Intersection Between the FMLA, the ADA, and Retaliatory Discharge
2010
ABA, Panel Moderator
Hot Topics in the Supreme Court
2010
ABA Journal Podcast, Panel on Social Media
Good Employee Communication Tool or Liability
2009
DePaul University College of Law, ICE Enforcement Conference
ICE Enforcement Conference: Employment Panel
2009
AILA Regional Conference
Regional Conference: Employment Enforcement Alert
2008
Legal Update -- ADA Amendments Act
American with Disabilities Act Amendments
2008
CVLS YLS Lunch Seminar
The Interplay Between Employment Law and Immigration Law
2007
AILA Midwest Regional Conference
Employment Enforcement Alert
2006
Chicago Bar Association CLE
Common Immigration Issues in Employment Law
2006
Chicago Bar Association CLE
The Undocumented in America
Publications
1995
Minnesota Law Review
Civil Forfeiture Hits Home: A Critical Analysis of United States v. Lot 5, Fox Grove, 79 Minn. L. Rev. 1447
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a tipped employee demand to see another tipped employees wages?
23 Jan 2019
Q&A
I have not received my COBRA information 6 weeks after I left my previous employer
25 Aug 2016
Q&A
I was given a promotion and had it taken back
28 Aug 2016