Benjamin Phillip Kailin

Benjamin Phillip Kailin

also known as Ben Kailin, Benjamin P. Kailin

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 21 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Copyright Infringement, Employment & Labor

444 North Wabash, Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL

About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 60%

Representation of individuals and families in civil rights litigation.

19 years

60%
Copyright Infringement 25%

Representation of clients in copyright infringement cases nationwide.

14 years | 100 cases

25%
Employment and Labor 15%

Representation of employees in wide-range of employment-related matters.

19 years | 40 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-35%

Pro bono

15 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

FirmEquity

444 North Wabash, Fifth Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611

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Benjamin Phillip Kailin's Reviews

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32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ken M. | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Malibu Media Lawsuit

I was extremely fortunate to have found Ben Kailin and Firm Equity after being named in a Malibu Media Lawsuit. After contacting a few other law firms, I felt Ben seemed to really understand how to deal with Malibu Media. He took on my case and was able to negotiate a settlement I could live with. ... The initial offer from the plaintiff was way more than I could afford to pay. It took him several weeks of back and forth negotiating before he was able to bring the settlement amount down to an acceptable level. I’m not sure the modest fee he charged even covered the time he spent on my case. He is truly the friendliest yet fiercest lawyer around. If you are ever unlucky enough to be involved in something like this, definitely call Ben and Firm Equity.

Posted by Adam | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend Ben

Ben spoke to me on the phone and answered every single question I had before I even retained his services. His generosity with information, his frankness and honesty, and his genuine desire to help is what makes Ben a great attorney in my opinion. I was dealing with a person who expressed understan...ding and not just a 'matter of fact' attitude. He was always accessible via email as well as on the phone. He really went to bat for me, and he helped me settle at a price I could achieve. I owe many thanks to Ben for his work and attitude.

Posted by wyndell | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement

the freshmaker! incredible attorney.

Benjamin has turned gloom and despair into instant relief. I had hired an attorney for a copyright infringement case (multiple infringements) who did a whole lot of nothing. So little of nothing that the accusers had plenty of time to get my real name and serve a civil court summons to me at my hom...e. I had to hire another lawyer and this time I wanted to make sure I got someone who had the right stuff. Enter the Benjamin. Not only did he cover the basics of what needed to be done and the strategy needed in my case, he also made it a point to treat you as a real person with real feelings. Attentive. He understood the misery and dread, and that no one wants to file bankruptcy over something like this, especially when you are over 40. He negotiated a reduced settlement that was a pleasant surprise and made the process of paying the settlement extremely easy. No hidden costs. He’s always in communication with you so you don't feel like you are in a long line waiting to get served. He does what he says he is going to do and makes you feel relaxed through the whole process. I am extremely happy with Benjamin’s service and HIGHLY recommend him. Worth every single penny. Can’t speak high enough. You are in good hands with him.

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, attentive and courteous.

Mr. Kalin handled a sensitive case for me and did so in a very professional and courteous manner. I had a lot of questions and concerns and he was very gracious with his time to explain things to me. His communication was extremely prompt and his fee was very reasonable. The case was resolved favorab...ly. I would definitely reccommend him and hire him again if I needed to.

Posted by Sean | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement

Excellent lawyer

Hired Ben to handle a copyright infringement case for me. Ben is a very knowledgable lawyer and answered every question i had about the case, even taking time out of his weekend. He negotiated a favorable settlement for me. Ben is the nicest guy, incredibly polite in all of his communications. Hi...ghly recommended

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Benjamin Phillip Kailin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Shapiro

Real estate lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Mr. Kallin on the other side of a matter. He represented his client with vigor and excellent competency."

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Alexander Memmen

Litigation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ben is the kind of compassionate, tenacious lawyer that you want on your side. Simply put, he puts his clients before himself and brings his "A" game every day. I can't recommend him highly enough."

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Joshua Rohrscheib

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ben is a creative and fierce advocate with a depth of experience that makes him a true asset to his clients."

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Christian Warhola

Copyright infringement lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Benjamin is a true asset to the legal community in Chicago, and it has been great to work with him and to get to know him over the past two years. His practice areas span several diverse fields, and he clearly has an aptitude and thirst for being fully versed on the legal nuances of these areas. He is a seasoned advocate for his clients, and I fully endorse him without hesitation."

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Adam Gratch

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Ben on Labor and Employment matters for over 5 years, and he was consistently a zealous and diligent advocate for his clients."

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William Mills

Real estate lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ben and I have worked together closely for the past five years. Ben cares about other people in a sincere and human way. He treats clients and other attorneys with respect and kindness. Ben has a sharp instinct for the law and for resolving matters that can be resolved, as opposed to unnecessarily prolonging matters. Ben has a deep moral philosophy that provides the foundation of his decision-making and counseling of clients. I endorse him as your choice for an attorney. Sincerely, Billy Joe Mills"

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Adam Gratch

Employment and labor lawyer

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Mark Cisek

Copyright infringement lawyer

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Alexander Memmen

Real estate lawyer

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Joshua Rohrscheib

Litigation lawyer

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Christian Warhola

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Barry Kreisler

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Jacob Shapiro

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

1998

High Honors in the Major (Sociology), UW

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, FirmEquity

2007 - 2011

Associate, Jacob J. Meister and Associates

2005 - 2007

Assistant Public Guardian, Office of the Public Guardian

Associations

2010 - Present

Jewish Lawyers Guild

Member

2008 - Present

Chicago Bar Foundation

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client v. CTA

Judgment after trial in excess of $150k

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Education

2004

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

J.D.

1998

University of Wisconsin-Madison

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2003

FOIA Compliance

FOIA Compliance for the US Dept. of Education, Office of Civil Rights

Languages

English

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