Ethan G. Zelizer

After dealing with my discrimination issues from my former employer over the past year, I was worn down and very nervous going into EEOC mediation. As I searched for an attorney to represent me, Ethan was the first attorney to call me back and he was great! He is an expert in employment law and HR is...sues. Before mediation we discussed my case and all possible outcomes. He even gave me a little grooming on how to present myself. Boy was I glad to have Ethan on my side during mediation. He was like a "professional pit bull" in there fighting for me! This was the most comfortable I'd ever felt addressing my case. He negotiated a fair settlement with my former employer, which was much more than they offered! If you're looking for an attorney that sincerely cares about your situation, Ethan is the attorney you want!!

Ethan is a special type of attorney -- caring, honest and willing to help you even if it means losing a contingency fee. He cares about what's best for you, not the money you represent. Don't get me wrong, Ethan charges for his consultations like all good attorneys do. Their time is very valuable. Th...e nice thing about ethan is if he can help you quickly and efficiently, he will. We met for an hour at his Chicago office. I'm having issues with my current employer and wanted to file a charge and lawsuit. Ethan talked me through the law and showed me that I needed to work with corporate HR and give them a chance to fix things. He helped draft an email to the HR department and then game planned how the next few weeks would likely go -- down to who would likely interview me and what I should be expected to say. He was right on everything and I was prepared and felt confident. At the end of the consult, Ethan had convinced me to wait on filing anything and to work with my employer. He offered his email, text and cell if I ran into any issues. He was happy to represent me if needed but he was hopeful that wouldn't be the case. He was right. Things are better. I needed somebody to help me through this and direct me. Ethan was the right man for the job. Honest and no nonsense. Several other attorneys were happy to charge me an hourly rate or sign me up on a retainer and contingency and make it confrontational from the start. In the end, Ethan knew that wasn't best for me and although it wasn't the most lucrative case for him (he only charged the consult fee -- that's it), he treated me like a client and gave me his full attention. I hope I don't need an employment attorney in the future -- but if I do -- it will be Ethan Zelizer that I hire. If only the rest of the attorneys out there were as fair and kind as him.

I was SO nervous to go through the process of filing a wrongful termination lawsuit. After speaking with several other attorneys, I was in tears, thinking all attorneys were the same. But at last, Ethan Zelizer was recommended to me and upon speaking to him, I immediately felt at ease. He is so patie...nt, kind, and understanding. He gives full disclosure of the entire process so your expectations are realistic. He is very sensitive and also, quite funny and an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only did he make the process as smooth as possible, it was also an enjoyable experience. He truly fights for his clients with integrity in the most intellectual way. It was truly a pleasure to work with him. If you want an attorney that will work hard for you and get results with minimal stress on you, the client, I highly recommend Ethan Zelizer. My lawsuit settled in mediation and I was VERY happy and thankful to ethan for listening and keeping my needs as his client first. He is the BEST!

I'm a business owner. I've been dealing with a long and stressful ordeal that's escalated into a legal matter. I researched different options, but was so confused and stressed out about how to proceed. I contacted other attorneys, and while a couple of them were helpful, most didn't give me much ass...istance or guidance without first asking for exorbitant fees; many of them just completely blew me off. I contacted Ethan Zelizer's firm and had great, professional experiences with his staff. Ethan charged me a very reasonable fee to review some documents related to my case and then consult with me over the phone about everything. He took his time to understand what I was dealing with and thoughtfully laid out what my options were. He dealt with some sensitive aspects of my case with great empathy and professionalism, which made me feel very comfortable in discussing everything. He let me know what he thought the relative probability of success would be for the options he laid out based on similar cases he has seen; in this sense, I feel like he gave me very good strategic advice. And of course, he thoroughly answered all of the questions I had prepared. If you're dealing with a stressful legal matter, don't hesitate to consult with Ethan Zelizer. Life is too short and you want competent and caring advice to guide you through the tough times. Trust me, his reasonable fees are well worth it. I know that when you're going through difficulties, the last thing you want to do is to spend money, but it's worth it for the kind of experienced and strategic advice that you get from Ethan Zelizer. I feel much more confident with my circumstances now and I know that you will too.

I am incredibly fortunate and grateful that I had Ethan Zelizer as my attorney. He handled my wrongful termination case amazingly, and won me more than I could have ever imagined. He defeated a summary judgment motion in state court and then secured a settlement that far exceeded my expectations. Th...e company was far more willing to settle with a potential jury trial around the corner and Ethan driving the bus. But the end result was just the icing on the cake. Anyone who has gone through a wrongful termination understands the tremendous stress and distrust you go through, not to mention feeling like David versus Goliath (when up against a large company). The manner in which Ethan handled my case and proving himself as my advocate, from start to finish, reduced my stress level tremendously and reassured me that I was in “great” hands! He is highly knowledgeable and experienced in employment law, and has a unique style that is smooth, strong, brilliant, captivating, and even entertaining. I also wish to mention that he added a gesture above and beyond what he had already done for me that was entirely unexpected and further proved hes truly fighting for you. Not only did he review my resume and suggest ways to better highlight my skills, he even allowed me to mock interview with him. He's a superior human resources expert and thisntypenof "extra service" is just incredible. I HIGHLY recommend Ethan as an employment attorney! He is true greatness!! Ethan - THANK YOU again for everything!