I have spent my entire career fighting for social justice issues. I am available to handle cases in the Chicago area, where I have practiced for 44 years as well as in Seattle, Washington where I currently reside. I am also available as a neutral arbitrator or mediator throughout the United States. I have been happily married for over 30 years with two accomplished children. I am equally proud of my cooking skills, acquired at the Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyons, France and as well as my free throw shooting percentage. (I am an ardent Chicago Bulls fan)
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Practice Areas
49 years | 150 cases
49 years | 200 cases
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Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 2016
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1977
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1500 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by geraldine | February 17, 2026 | Discrimination
bring discriminated
Good afternoon. My name is Geraldine Richardson. My husband and I were discriminated against at the closing table for being married. If someone could give me a call, it would be greatly appreciated, 312-450-1487. Thank you
Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2025 | Real Estate
Not helpful for ordinary people
It took weeks to even schedule a consult with this guy and it cost a lot of money too. I had a housing legal issue, nothing earth shattering or anything. Taren was rude, in a hurry, pretty crusty and nasty I'd say. I didn't hire him. The lawyer I hired did a great job and she told me Taren's advice w...
Posted by Eric | April 05, 2024 | Employment & Labor
Charged me a full hour to berate me
I met with Taren for a consultation. He required a full hour’s payment up front, a signed document saying I would pay him, and proof that I paid him before speaking with me. During the hour, he told me that not only did I not have a case, but that I should beg to keep my job. Definitely $747.50 not ...
Posted by Bernard Kleina | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
One of the best!
Jeffrey Taren as an Employment, Labor and Civil Rights Attorney works tirelessly for his clients, to ensure that everyone receives justice, equality and fairness. He brings to his practice, unmatched talent, imagination, understanding, patience, compassion and hope. Mr. Taren has represented my organ...
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2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Superlawyer, Superlawyer
2015
The Legal Network, Top Lawyers of Illinois
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023 - Present
Of-counsel attorney, Shishido Taren & Goldsworthy
2016 - Present
Attorney, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
2012 - Present
Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
2015 - 2017
Managing Partner, Kinoy,Taren and Geraghty P.C.
1991 - 2015
Hearing Officer, Chicago Commission on Human Relations
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationArbitrator
Settled
Settled
$10,000,000 settlement of entire case
$4,000,000 settlement
Settled
1977
JD
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Working with Expert Witnesses
2014
Fair Housing Litigation
2004
Dispute Resolution
2010
French