Jamie S. Franklin

Jamie S. Franklin

4.6
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 28 years

Discrimination Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

565 W. Adams, Suite 600, Chicago, IL

About Jamie

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-525 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Civil Litigation Clinic at Chicago-Kent College of Law

565 W. Adams, Suite 600, Chicago, IL, 60661

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Jamie S. Franklin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Dan | January 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Client

Jamie was amazing. During the time I worked with her she explained each step in the case and made sure I understood everything. She was great at responding to me and presented the pros and cons for my lawsuit and this allowed me to make an educated and wise decisions. She was extremely knowledgable a...bout the laws and processes throughout my case. She was able to negotiate a settlement I was comfortable with and I think she did a terrific job in representing me. I highly recommend her!

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.

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Jamie S. Franklin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rosa Eliades

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bruce Howard

Employee benefits lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Rosa Eliades

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bruce Howard

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

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 Association

Member

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.)

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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
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