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Marc Siegel is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
He is a member of the trial bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Siegel graduated from Duke University, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While attending undergraduate school, he served as a dispute mediator for the Durham Dispute Settlement Center. Mr. Siegel obtained his Juris Doctor Degree, cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law. While at law school, he taught courses in negotiation skills and written and oral communications to Masters Business Administration students. He also won the law school’s Client Counseling Competition, received an award for his writing ability, and was a member of the Moot Court Bench.
After graduation, Mr. Siegel worked at a mid-size Chicago law firm, which represented management exclusively in labor and employment law matters. In 2002, he joined with attorney Alejandro Caffarelli to form the law firm of Caffarelli & Siegel Ltd., which serves a broad range of clients, from individuals to small businesses and Fortune 500 Companies, and concentrates in the areas of labor and employment and business immigration law.
In addition to regularly appearing in state and federal court on employment matters, Mr. Siegel represents clients in investigations and hearings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, the Illinois Department of Labor, and other state and local administrative agencies. Mr. Siegel has extensively lectured employers on all areas of labor and employment law, and has trained managers and employees for clients around the country.
For his business clients, Mr. Siegel’s philosophy is to work with his clients in taking proactive measures in the workplace, such as conducting personnel audits and working with management to minimize employment risks. Mr. Siegel has frequently trained clients around the country who desire to remain union free and has successfully run campaigns against unions who have sought to unionize clients. In addition, he has negotiated collective bargaining agreements and has handled all stages of the union grievance and arbitration process. Mr. Siegel has also drafted and reviewed legislation for the State of Illinois, and is a published author on labor law issues in the construction industry.
Mr. Siegel is a member of numerous professional and service organizations, including the Young Leadership Board of the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois and Ben Gurion Society of the Jewish United Fund. He also has instructed Dale Carnegie courses and served as a volunteer counselor for One Step at a Time, a camp for children with cancer.
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150 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Highly Recommend!
A few years ago, I was presented with an employment opportunity of a lifetime. Like many who seek to better their lives and advance their careers, personal sacrifices and risk are inherent. Before accepting the opportunity, I contacted Marc Siegel to assist with an employment agreement to ensure ...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Pushed For Mediation
I was in a horrible work environment where I was exceeding expectations, yet I was constantly harassed and treated unfairly. The harassment seemed to get worse after complaining internally. My only option was to resign. I contacted Marc's office while still employed and explained the situation. Mar...
Posted by Deborah | May 19, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Paycheck Payment
Marc Siegel and his staff were very helpful in helping me obtain payment for work completed from a previous employer. Marc laid out my options and guided me during the discussions with my previous employer. He sought my opinion during the process and his continued guidance during these discussions ...
Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2008 | Employment & Labor
Excellence all around
Marc Siegel represented me during a dispute over terms of a separation agreement with my former employer. From the moment he agreed to take the case, his attentiveness, confidence, and diligence never waivered. He approached the matter professionaly, yet with a personal touch. I knew I was in good...
Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2008 | Employment & Labor
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Marc represented me in a personal issue with a former employer. He was caring and informative and outlined options and possibilities for my case. My phone calls were always promptly returned and his communication was excellent. My case was resolved in my favor through Marc's expertise. I was favorabl...
"Marc Siegel is an accomplished, talented and personable lawyer. Over the years when I have had a client that needs a lawyer in the labor and employment area, I have always suggested Marc and nobody has ever been disappointed. He gets great results for his clients."
"I endorse Marc's work. Marc was plaintiff's counsel in a employment matter I defended a few years ago. Marc was a professional from start to finish -- competent, thorough, and a zealous advocate for his client."
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AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, Siegel Law Group Ltd.
2002 - Present
Attorney & Shareholder, Caffarelli & Siegel Ltd.
1996 - 2002
Attorney, Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin and Tominberg, Ltd.
1996
Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude
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Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
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