3 Best Employment Lawyers in Rockford, IL

"Jordan Richards, Esq. is the managing partner of Jordan Richards, PLLC. He completed his JD from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. Jordan is a member of the Federal Bar Association, National Employment Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, and New York Bar Association. He handled hundreds of criminal and juvenile cases, successfully trying many against some of the state’s top trial attorneys. Jordan Richards, PLLC offers personalized employment law representation for clients nationwide. Their attorneys specialize in a range of case types, including class and collective actions, tipped wages, biometric privacy (BIPA), FLSA, wage-and-hour disputes, overtime and minimum-wage claims, and more. They offer a free consultation.

"Dan McGrail completed his undergraduate studies at Northern Illinois University before earning his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School. Following admission to the Illinois Bar, he built an elite legal reputation serving as the City Attorney for Rockford until 1994, later founding Dan McGrail & Associates. His boutique firm specializes strictly in plaintiff-side litigation for high-stakes personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights violations, and complex employment law claims like wrongful termination. Recognized on the prestigious Illinois Super Lawyers index and holding a perfect 5.0 peer rating, McGrail functions as a certified mediator and trial attorney celebrated for securing some of the largest multi-million dollar injury settlements in Winnebago County history. Dan McGrail & Associates understands how sensitive lawsuits can be for employees seeking to take legal action against employers.

"Carol A. Hartline completed her degree magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law. Hartline focuses her practice on protecting workers' compensation, employment, and insurance law. She serves as a United States District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She handles cases from trial through all types of appeals. Hartline is also an Arbitrator in the 17th Judicial Circuit Alternative Dispute Resolution program. She was named Chairperson of the Illinois State Bar Association Workers' Compensation Counsel Group. WilliamsMcCarthy LLP offers a full range of legal services to public and privately held corporations, family-owned businesses, financial institutions, health care providers, exempt organizations, educational institutions, municipal entities, and individuals.