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Jeffrey Joseph Kmoch
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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
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The Law Office of Jeffrey J Kmoch
1021 W. Adams St.,, No. 200-27, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Very professional
Very professional lawyer, he keeps you up to date on your case, he is a very realistic and will gives it to you straight. He did not promise me anything. Jeff gave me an idea of what to expect and how things worked. If I ever need to hire another lawyer I would hire Jeff again.
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Jeff is the Man
Listen, if you are looking for a great discrimination attorney, look no further than Jeffrey Kmoch. I can't begin to describe Jeffrey's guidance, advise and commitment to my case. He is on top of things and explains things in a manner that is easy for the average person to understand. I highly recomm...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2019 | Employment & Labor
Very nice and down to earth
There was no legal basis for me to proceed with my case, but Mr. Kmoch took the time to answer all my questions. In addition to being highly knowledgeable, he's really nice and down to earth. If I ever need an employment lawyer in the future, I will definitely seek his services.
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
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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
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Can I be fired for wearing a "Lets Go, Brandon" hoodie?
28 Dec 2021
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Suspended from the office after filing report with HR Regarding witnessing the CEO Forge loan documents?
01 Nov 2021
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My boss kissed me at work and then two days later fire me, can I file sexual harassment?
23 Apr 2020