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Jeffrey Joseph Kmoch
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Biography
For more than a decade, I have concentrated my practice on litigating and counseling on labor, employment, and employee benefit matters arising under state and federal law. After years of representing management, I am now primarily focused on representing individual workers and helping them fight for their legal rights.
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Jeffrey J Kmoch
1016 W. Jackson Blvd., No. 27, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Jeffrey Joseph Kmoch's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 29 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Best of both worlds
Smart and sweet lawyer. He is smart as an attorney and very sweet as a person. Easy to talk to, has the best interest at heart for his clients. Responds to emails pretty fast. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much, Jeffrey.
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend Jeff Kmoch
I can’t thank Jeff Kmoch enough for the outstanding work he did on my employment case. From the very beginning, Jeff was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also compassionate and genuinely invested in my situation. He took the time to really understand the details of my case and guided me through ...
Posted by Sheldon | March 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Jeffrey Kmoch is a g.
Yeah he is better than all my other lawyers combined got me paid more than all my other lawyer’s combined as well. So I’d recommend him forsure. He actually informs you of what is happening and what is going to happen every single step of the way
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best experience with a lawyer ever
Jeff helped me defend against false allegations of misconduct and to assert my own rights under the FMLA.. He put effort into helping me save money on legal fees and protected my career reputation.
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best Of A Bad Situation
I owe a great debt to Mr.Kmoch. He made the best of a bad employment situation. I would not still be employed, were it not for his legal wrangling!
Jeffrey Joseph Kmoch's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jeff is one of the smartest and most formidable attorneys I have known. His clients can count on him for the highest level of skill and professionalism."
Ethan Zelizer
Unknown lawyer
Matthew Custardo
Employment and labor lawyer
Bary Gassman
Litigation lawyer
Jacob Fulk
Family lawyer
Marc Dobin
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Member, Employment Practice Group of the Year, Law360
2014
Member, Chicago Labor & Employment Litigation Dept. of the Year, The National Law Journal
2006
Lectures Editor, Illinois Law Review
2005
Honors, Advocacy, University of Illinois College of Law
2004
CALI Award, Property Law, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Principal, The Law Office of Jeffrey J Kmoch
2015 - 2018
Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, HR Law Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2007 - 2015
Associate, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Morgan Lewis & Bockius
2004 - 2004
Clerk / Paralegal, Guthrie & Brady
Associations
2007 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
HILL v. KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
Obtained summary Judgment for Defendant
Education
2007
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Oxford University
International Intellectual Property Programme
2004
University of Illinois
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Street Law Mock Trial Program
An Introduction to Civil Procedure
Publications
2015
The National Law Review
Illinois Offers Greater Protections for Pregnant Workers
2013
Employee Benefits Law, ABA, 3d ed.
ERISA Fiduciary Standards
2010
ABA, Joint Committee on Employment Law
Benefit Claims Litigation: Claims Standard of Review, Discovery, and Dispositive Motions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I be fired for wearing a "Lets Go, Brandon" hoodie?
28 Dec 2021
Q&A
Suspended from the office after filing report with HR Regarding witnessing the CEO Forge loan documents?
01 Nov 2021
Q&A
My boss kissed me at work and then two days later fire me, can I file sexual harassment?
23 Apr 2020