Ethan G. Zelizer

We hired Ethan to assist with the investigation and eventual termination of our CEO for improper activities. Ethan came out to our location the next day and thoroughly interviewed all parties involved. As he should, he gave our former CEO the benefit of the doubt where he could. He worked with our... Board to relay his findings and recommend appropriate actions. We voted to remove the CEO and Ethan handled the conversation, separation documents, subsequent negotiations, and ultimately assisted in finding us a superior replacement. We are not a large company and we were not prepared for this sort of disaster. However, Ethan was a lifesaver. His expert advice and guidance was invaluable. We plan on using him whenever we can. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to employers of all sizes.

Ethan is incredibly skilled lawyer & very humble human being. He helped me build my business & prepare the necessary paperwork. This lawyer is unique! The way he thinks, acts, & communicates makes sense as a businessperson -- not just as a lawyer. We are a minority, woman-controlled business. It is... hard to find effective counsel. Ethan is incredibly gifted with his ability to distill complicated matters down to basic business sense. That's why everyone feels comfortable giving him the highest ratings. He is an amazing human being & a man of integrity. I would highly recommend him to anyone - no matter your race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, & etc. We are ALL safe with him! He is once in a lifetime kind of lawyer!!

Ethan represented me regarding wind-up operations for my company and it's sale. He counseled me through every aspect of the sale -- from my compensation on the way out, to equity in the new entity, to a noncompete that I could live with, to executive compensation issues, and all the way down to the g...ranular and esoteric issues like, who will turn off the lights, close or transition the website, transition and bookended our social media footprint, and how to handle physical equipment, computers and severance for my employees. The job was immense and Ethan made it seem simple, kept it straight forward, and never had me sweating. He is a pro with the business acumen of a CEO and legal acumen second to none -- and I know, I've had plenty of attorneys. Thank you Ethan. You have a client for life.

I needed to retain counsel for a tricky separation package issue --with an executive-level employee and a Fortune 100 company. Ethan is one of the best attorneys I’ve had the pleasure to retain, (out of the many attorneys I’ve used in the past). No one likes having to hire attorneys (especially in ...Chicagoland) but you'll like Ethan. He is professional, thorough, creative, responsive, and an expert in employment and business law. I highly recommend Ethan for any corporate litigation or legal matters you may come across, including legal advice. He is now on my speed dial and my preferred go-to legal counsel.

Plain and simple, Ethan is fantastic! I reached out to Ethan based on all the fantastic reviews on this website and I can honestly say I was 100% satisfied. Ethan called me on a Monday, responded to emails the rest of that day and all day Tuesday and then met with my partner on Wednesday and litera...lly covered every single question we had as well as giving us tons of extra information just because that is the type of person he is, a true great in his industry. Not only did Ethan answer everything for us, he has continued to answer any questions we have had as well as recommend us other professionals that are going to benefit our business immensely. He understands the struggles a new business owner will have and has offered his services throughout and I can honestly say, he will always be our attorney of choice. I highly recommend if you are in any need of employment litigation, to reach out to Ethan first, if he doesn't have a solution, chances are a solution does not exist. I am not only thankful for his services so far, but I cannot wait to see how much he helps my company grow down the line. Do yourself a favor and reach out to Ethan first. A+++++++++