$ 350-525 per hour
About Jamie
Biography
Jamie Franklin is the Director of the Civil Litigation Clinic at Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she is a Clinical Professor of Law. Jamie is an advocate for employees, consumers, and other plaintiffs whose rights have been denied. She is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation to her clients in cases involving employment discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour law, whistleblower actions, consumer law, class actions, and other complex litigation.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 28 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1997
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Location
The Civil Litigation Clinic at Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 W. Adams, Suite 600, Chicago, IL, 60661
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Posted by Lynn | April 22, 2015
Extremely satisfied client
Ms Franklin will approach your case with passion and pride. She has a great understanding of the system and will keep you informed of each step along the way. Her knowledge and composure comes with edge and conviction to do what's best for her clients.
Posted by JOHNITA | April 14, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
JAMIE IS A GREAT ATTORNEY
I REALLY FELT COMFORTABLE HAVING JAMIE AS MY ATTORNEY. SHE KEPT ME INFORMED ABOUT EVERY THING THAT WAS GOING WITH MY CASE. I FELT LIKE SHE HAD HER CLIENTS BEST INTEREST.
Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements
Professional, thorough, and effective
I recently filed a lawsuit for the first time in my life, over a contract dispute where a company failed to make good on payments for work I did. I was nervous going into the process, but felt I had no choice. A colleague referred me to Jamie Franklin, and I could not possibly be happier with the res...
Jamie S. Franklin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer for all employment law cases. I met Jamie through a mutual colleague and I refer all of my employment law matters to her. Jamie Franklin is one of the brightest, conscientious and hard working lawyers I know. She is very dedicated to the clients she represents and very skilled at litigating a federal lawsuit. Jamie is highly respected by her peers, the courts, and the clients she represents."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jamie as co-counsel on a complex employee benefits class action and found her to be a highly intelligent, skillful attorney."
Rosa Eliades
Criminal defense lawyer
Bruce Howard
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, The Franklin Law Firm LLC
2007 - 2010
Partner, Meites, Mulder & Glink (formerly Meites, Mulder, Mollica & Glink)
1999 - 2006
Associate, Meites, Mulder & Glink (formerly Meites, Mulder, Mollica & Glink)
1997 - 1999
Associate, Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin (formerly Edelman & Combs)
1995 - 1997
Consumer Law Fellow, LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
Associations
2011 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
2011 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Illinois chapter)
1999 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association
1999 - 2002
Chicago Council of Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
Porter, et al. v. Pipefitters Local Union 597, No. 12-cv-09844 (N.D.Ill.)
Education
1997
University of Chicago Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Duke University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
IACA Business of Art Seminar
The Indian Arts and Crafts Act
Publications
1998
National Consumer Law Center
Chapter 6: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act