Representing employees and small businesses in employment law in the Chicago area for over 25 yearsExperienced in all areas of discrimination under Title VII, ADEA, ADA, including race and genderRepresenting clients in employment law cases in Federal and state court, NLRB, IDHR, EEOC, and MSPBSexual harassment should never be tolerated. We will pursue all legal options on your behalfRepresenting private and state, local and federal government employees against wrongful termination
Over 25 years of legal experience in representing employees and small business employers in Chicago in Employment Law; Discrimination; ADA, Sexual Harassment; Wrongful Termination; Negotiating Employment and Severance Agreements.
Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois in 1984. Admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; United States Court of Federal Claims
Extensive experience before the following Special Agencies: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Merit Systems Protection Board; Illinois Department of Human Rights; Human Rights Commission (IL).; State, City and County Civil Service Boards.
Practice includes the following areas: Employment Law representing individuals and small businesses in actions for wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in the Greater Chicago Area, including:
• Title VII Employment Discrimination
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA),
• Sarbanes Oxley,
• USERRA,
• Retaliatory Discharge
Practice areas
For over 28 years, our Chicago Employment Law firm has represented private, state and federal employees, and small employers in Federal court and state court, and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, and other administrative agencies in all types of discrimination cases. We have extensive experience in the areas of race, age, gender, religious, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation discrimination.
37 years
Our Chicago Employment Lawyers have over 28 years of experience representing employees who were wrongfully terminated. Although Illinois law does not protect against all types of terminations, we have filed numerous lawsuits when the termination was based on discrimination or retaliation for certain protected complaints. We have represented federal, state and local government employees before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Civil Service Commission, and other agencies that provide hearings
37 years
We have successfully represented private employees, federal, state, county and municipal employees, and teachers in numerous lawsuits ranging from FMLA cases, wrongful termination and disciplinary hearings, breach of contract claims, and numerous other employment law areas. We have also successfully negotiated employment contracts, severance agreements, and litigated claims over covenants not to compete.
37 years
Sexual harassment should never be condoned. We aggressively take legal action when sexual harassment occurs.
37 years
37 years
Goldman & Ehrlich
10 South La Salle Street
Suite 1800
Chicago, IL, 60603
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1984 | 03/03/2022 |
Legal answers | 297 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Who's Who | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Goldman & Ehrlich | 1985 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Chicago Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor,with Honors | 1984 |
Boston University | BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Employment Law Seminar | Retaliation: the Gift that Keeps on Giving | 2015 |
Webinar | A, B, C's of Hiring and Firing | 2015 |
Employment Law: What Every Employer Needs to Know | Legal Issues in Social Media and Social Websites | 2014 |
Best Practices for Law Firm Management | Law Firm HR Decisions and Policies | 2014 |
Webcast | Do's and Dont's of hiring and firing employees | 2013 |
Employment law Seminar | Do's and Don'ts of employment termination | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Barnes v. County of Cook, ILRB Case No. L-CA-13-007 | Verdict for Barnes, reinstatement and backpay |
Rodgers v. United States Postal Service | Judgment for Plaintiff |
Alcazar-Anselmo v. City of Chicago | Jury verdict for Plaintiff |
Zamora v. Jacobs | Verdict for plaintiff |
Spangler v. Board of Education | Decision in favor of Teacher |
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Mason Cole, Unknown Attorney on Apr 5, 2016
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Arthur understands the complicated regulatory system at both the state and federal level. You need an experienced attorney who represents private employees. Arthur also works with municipal employees and small businesses, helping them to handle employment discrimination and non-compete issues. When we have a question, Arthur always has an answer.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Oct 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Mason Cole, Unknown Attorney on Apr 5, 2016
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Arthur understands the complicated regulatory system at both the state and federal level. You need an experienced attorney who represents private employees. Arthur also works with municipal employees and small businesses, helping them to handle employment discrimination and non-compete issues. When we have a question, Arthur always has an answer.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Oct 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Anna Stathis, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. His comments are thoughtful and helpful.
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Simon Kabzan, Unknown Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community.
Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
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I endorse Arthur. Highly respected in the legal community. A skilled lawyer with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Elizabeth Kroll, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 7, 2014
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Great lawyer. Great reputation. Great results. Stop and make the call now. You can't go wrong.
Giacomo Behar, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 25, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Ryan Paulus, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
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Well-known and well-respected lawyer at the top of his field. Highly recommended.
Richard Rosenstein, Unknown Attorney on May 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ehrlich is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on May 20, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Douglas Giese, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
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I have been referring Plaintiff-Employee matters to Arthur for at least 10 years, and to date, have received nothing but compliments and positive comments. Additionally, I have relied on Arthur's counsel and advice on matters when I am outside my "wheel-house", because he is knowledgeable and experienced in other areas, and provides well-thought out comments and advice. He is ethical, knowledgeable, informative and professional, and I give Arthur Ehrlich my highest recommendation.
David Freidberg, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
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I have known Arthur Ehrlich for over ten years and find him to be a reputable and experienced attorney in the field of employment law. He is well-respected by the judiciary and his peers and I have no hesitation in endorsing him.
Jodi Green, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Erica Minchella, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Arthur for almost twenty years and know that his reputation in the legal community is excellent. I have no hesitation referring work to Arthur as I know he has a great legal mind.