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Employment Law Lawyer Chicago
Employment matters cover a broad spectrum of issues that affect both businesses and workers alike. An employment law attorney at The Prinz Law Firm can offer comprehensive, personalized legal services that address the full range of employment-related concerns.
From drafting employment agreements to handling claims of wrongful termination or discrimination, The Prinz Law Firm works to ensure that our clients receive knowledgeable and fair legal support. Our employment law lawyer is committed to upholding the standards of employment law to protect the interests of all involved. We provide targeted advice and representation to safeguard and advance your professional interests.
Contact The Prinz Law Firm at (312) 345-6603 to discuss your needs and concerns with a skilled employment law attorney.
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Kristen and her team are caring support, especially for executive women.
Marisa Mann
J"Highest Recommendation for Kristen"
I have always respected her professionalism, her intellect and, most importantly, her character.
Jess Jankowski
J"Consistently Impressed with Their Professionalism"
I have consistently been impressed with their professionalism, thoughtful approach, and effectiveness.
James Medendorp
K"Handled My Case with Expertise and Compassion"
From start to finish, they handled my case with expertise and genuine compassion.
Kate Arnold
A"Kristen Prinz Is the Best Employment Law Firm in Illinois"
Kristen Prinz is the best employment law firm in Illinois.
Akilah Wiles
M"Had a Great Experience With the Firm"
My case was time-sensitive, and Amit Bindra even offered to have calls with me on the weekend.
Molly Hennessy
S"Excellent Experience with Amit Bindra"
Amit was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive throughout our entire engagement.
Steve Hahn
H"Amit Bindra is amazing to work with"
This firm is outstanding and follows through on commitments to clients in a timely manner.
HRose M
J"Wicked smart, full of expertise"
Laura and Mary were wicked smart, full of expertise and experience.
John Sternberg
R"I strongly recommend this firm"
I strongly recommend this firm for their commitment to ethics and general willingness to help people.
Reece McDevitt
V"An Excellent Experience"
Her expertise and calm, confident approach made a stressful situation much easier to manage.
Vanessa Chin
K"I was in experienced, capable hands."
Laura's approach was thoughtful and empathetic; I'm confident the team got me the best possible result.
Kara J. Andersen
R"You Should Definitely Reach Out to The Prinz Law Firm"
Amit made sure he had my back and represented me to ensure I was protected.
Robert
D"The expertise and professionalism is unmatched."
The expertise and professionalism at The Prinz Law Firm is unmatched.
Dorri McWhorter
M"Highly recommend Mary Frances Charlton"
Experienced, empathic, and efficient attorney with a deep network within the Prinz firm.
Michele Rath
R"Kristen Prinz is the best, bar none."
She is a true expert, and she is responsive, empathetic and sharp.
Rani Shea
L"I appreciate the professional support"
I appreciate the professional support I received from Prinz Law.
Leeza Furman
D"I couldn't have asked for a better outcome or experience."
She guided me through every step of the process with confidence and professionalism.
Dustin Schneider
S"I give them my highest recommendation."
As soon as I reached out to Ms. Feldman I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
Sue Gaertner
E"I had a truly positive experience working with the team at The Prinz Law Firm."
They provided clear, compassionate, and expert guidance during a difficult time with my former employer.
Eric Barnhart
E"I had a truly positive experience"
They provided clear, compassionate, and expert guidance during a difficult time with my former employer.
Eric Barnhart
L"We appreciate the quick response"
We appreciate the quick response and attention that our attorney from Prinz Law provided.
Leah Cannon
S"Highly professional, reliable, and knowledgeable"
Kristen Prinz is highly professional, reliable, easily accessible/reachable, and very knowledgeable.
Sabina Kuduzovic
L"We appreciate the quick response"
We appreciate the quick response and attention that our attorney from Prinz Law provided.
Leah Cannon
S"Highly professional, reliable, and knowledgeable"
Kristen Prinz is highly professional, reliable, easily accessible/reachable, and very knowledgeable.
Sabina Kuduzovic
A"I would highly recommend him"
He listens and lays out all options available with pros and cons.
Amy Feldman
A"Amit was a pleasure to work with"
I would highly recommend him if you are in need of an employment attorney.
Amy Feldman
C"Could Not Recommend Laura or the Prinz Law Firm More."
Her knowledge and experience are beyond compare.
Charlie Kohler
C"Her knowledge and experience are beyond compare."
Her knowledge and experience are beyond compare.
Charlie Kohler
J"Responsive and Thorough in Answering Questions"
He was responsive and thorough in answering my questions.
Joshua Wipke
Caring Support for Executive Women
Kristen and her team are caring support, especially for executive women. Highly informative and balanced in their approach in counseling her clients.
Marisa Mann
Highest Recommendation for Kristen
I have known Kristen for almost twenty years and have always respected her professionalism, her intellect and, most importantly, her character. I have worked with her and her firm on a few projects and found them to offer a high level of service as well as seasoned advice. I give Kristen and her team my highest recommendation.
Jess Jankowski
Consistently Impressed with Their Professionalism
I have worked with Kristen and the team at The Prinz Law Firm on employment-related matters and have consistently been impressed with their professionalism, thoughtful approach, and effectiveness. Kristen has always provided practical guidance, navigated complex organizational situations extremely well, and achieved outstanding results. I would highly recommend the firm to anyone seeking experienced and professional employment counsel.
James Medendorp
Handled My Case with Expertise and Compassion
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this firm! From start to finish, they handled my case with expertise and genuine compassion. Laura, who guided me through every step, was absolutely amazing—her dedication made all the difference. And Kristen’s thoughtful guidance was equally invaluable. If you need a firm that combines brilliance with heart, this is it!
Kate Arnold
Kristen Prinz Is the Best Employment Law Firm in Illinois
Kristen Prinz is the best employment law firm in Illinois. They are skilled and highly experienced in employment law. Please hire her now if you are facing employment issues.
Akilah Wiles
Had a Great Experience With the Firm
Had a great experience with the firm. My case was time-sensitive, and Amit Bindra even offered to have calls with me on the weekend. He was also very reasonable with the time charged and returned the remainder of the retainer after the case was closed. Would definitely use Prinz again!
Molly Hennessy
Excellent Experience with Amit Bindra
I had an excellent experience working with Amit Bindra at The Prinz Law Firm. Amit was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive throughout our entire engagement. I highly recommend Amit and The Prinz Law Firm to anyone seeking thoughtful, reliable legal counsel.
Steve Hahn
Amit Bindra is amazing to work with
Amit Bindra is amazing to work with. This firm is outstanding and follows through on commitments to clients in a timely manner.
HRose M
Wicked smart, full of expertise
I was in need of legal representation and found exactly what I wanted at Prinz Law Firm. Laura and Mary were wicked smart, full of expertise and experience, and brought both strategy and execution at the right time.
John Sternberg
I strongly recommend this firm
I have consulted this law firm twice. The first time I spoke with a very kind, competent attorney who provided suggestions on my issue. I had emailed her seeking next steps, and unfortunately she had moved on to a new role. One of the partners at this firm (Amit Bindra) emailed me to discuss my situation. Even though his fee was not compatible with the potential compensation I might receive (statistically speaking), he offered general non-legal advice and a referral to other firms that might best handle my case. It was very clear to me from our brief conversation that Attorney Bindra would be effective legal counsel for anyone pursuing a complex legal matter and who might have a potentially high valuation case in terms of lost wages. I strongly recommend this firm for their commitment to ethics and general willingness to help people. It is a rare and admirable quality seen in law firms these days.
Reece McDevitt
An Excellent Experience
I had an excellent experience working with The Prinz Law Firm. From the start, the team was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me understand my options. Laura Feldman, in particular, was outstanding. She explained every step clearly, provided thoughtful guidance, and ensured I felt supported throughout the process. Her expertise and calm, confident approach made a stressful situation much easier to manage. I truly appreciated how attentive and thorough she was in addressing my concerns. I highly recommend Laura and The Prinz Law Firm to anyone seeking reliable, knowledgeable, and compassionate legal support.
Vanessa Chin
I was in experienced, capable hands.
Everyone at Prinz was a delight to work with, and I knew right away I was in experienced, capable hands. Laura's approach was thoughtful and empathetic; I'm confident the team got me the best possible result.
Kara J. Andersen
You Should Definitely Reach Out to The Prinz Law Firm
We all hope that we never need an attorney, especially when it comes to our place of employment. However, if and when you do need to be protected with outstanding representation, you should definitely reach out to The Prinz Law Firm. They handle all areas of business, but for me it was employment related and Amit made sure he had my back and represented me to ensure I was protected. Sometimes you simply need protection and peace of mind, and that is exactly what they provided. Thank you.
Robert
The expertise and professionalism is unmatched.
The expertise and professionalism at The Prinz Law Firm is unmatched. I appreciated the way my assigned attorney listened and helped me navigate my particular situation. I definitely recommend the firm!
Dorri McWhorter
Highly recommend Mary Frances Charlton
Highly recommend Mary Frances Charlton of The Prinz Law Firm for all of your employment law needs. Experienced, empathic, and efficient attorney with a deep network within the Prinz firm. A++
Michele Rath
Kristen Prinz is the best, bar none.
Kristen Prinz is the best, bar none. She is a true expert, and she is responsive, empathetic, and sharp. She also has unlimited energy, and her entire firm is competent and supportive. She was recommended to me, and I have already recommended her to friends. I wish I could give more stars.
Rani Shea
I appreciate the professional support
I appreciate the professional support I received from Prinz Law. Will work with them again and highly recommend!
Leeza Furman
I couldn't have asked for a better outcome or experience.
Christina Hynes Mesco at The Prinz Law Firm was fantastic to work with—she was highly informed, responsive, and effective. She guided me through every step of the process with confidence and professionalism, and I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome or experience. I highly recommend her and the firm!
Dustin Schneider
I give them my highest recommendation.
The Prinz Law Firm, and in particular, Laura Feldman, handled my case with the utmost professionalism and discretion. As soon as I reached out to Ms. Feldman I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. She proved to be a caring and strong advocate. I am very grateful for the services provided to me by The Prinz Law Firm, and in particular, Laura Feldman. I give them my highest recommendation.
Sue Gaertner
I had a truly positive experience working with the team at The Prinz Law Firm.
I had a truly positive experience working with the team at The Prinz Law Firm. They provided clear, compassionate, and expert guidance during a difficult time with my former employer. I felt heard, supported, and well-advised throughout the entire process. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and always had my best interests in mind. I’m very grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone navigating employment-related legal issues.
Eric Barnhart
I had a truly positive experience
I had a truly positive experience working with the team at The Prinz Law Firm. They provided clear, compassionate, and expert guidance during a difficult time with my former employer. I felt heard, supported, and well-advised throughout the entire process. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and always had my best interests in mind. I’m very grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone navigating employment-related legal issues.
Eric Barnhart
We appreciate the quick response
We appreciate the quick response and attention that our attorney from Prinz Law provided. We will definitely reach out in the future as needs arise. Thank you for your assistance!
Leah Cannon
Highly professional, reliable, and knowledgeable
Kristen Prinz is highly professional, reliable, easily accessible/reachable, and very knowledgeable. Highly—highly recommended, great service. Thank you, Kristen Prinz.
Sabina Kuduzovic
We appreciate the quick response
We appreciate the quick response and attention that our attorney from Prinz Law provided. We will definitely reach out in the future as needs arise. Thank you for your assistance!
Leah Cannon
Highly professional, reliable, and knowledgeable
Kristen Prinz is highly professional, reliable, easily accessible/reachable, and very knowledgeable. Highly, highly recommended, great service. Thank you, Kristen Prinz.
Sabina Kuduzovic
I would highly recommend him
Amit was a pleasure to work with throughout my case. He listens and lays out all options available with pros and cons. My case was difficult and he made things less complicated. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of an employment attorney.
Amy Feldman
Amit was a pleasure to work with
Amit was a pleasure to work with throughout my case. He listens and lays out all options available with pros and cons. My case was difficult and he made things less complicated. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of an employment attorney.
Amy Feldman
Could Not Recommend Laura or the Prinz Law Firm More.
I had the privilege of being represented by Laura Feldman as my employment attorney. Her knowledge and experience are beyond compare. I have referred multiple friends to her, and they have all had similar experience. Could not recommend Laura or the Prinz Law Firm more.
Charlie Kohler
Her knowledge and experience are beyond compare.
I had the privilege of being represented by Laura Feldman as my employment attorney. Her knowledge and experience are beyond compare. I have referred multiple friends to her, and they have all had similar experience. Could not recommend Laura or the Prinz Law Firm more.
Charlie Kohler
Responsive and Thorough in Answering Questions
I had the pleasure of working with Lee Walter. He was responsive and thorough in answering my questions.
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strategies that can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
We are here to ensure that you foster the goals that add value and defeat
the ones that are harmful.
Initiate
All client-attorney relationships need to start somewhere. We start every
case by identifying our client’s objectives. Whether you are exploring
career objectives, launching a new business, planning professional growth,
or are engaged in legal dispute, we work with you to develop a tactical
plan for success.
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By listening to you and understanding your needs, we can truly find the
right leverage that can be used to your advantage. As a result, our team
can guide you through your legal matters swiftly and cost-effectively.
We fight on your behalf, advise you on how to avoid obstacles or pitfalls,
and help you weather even the toughest storm.
Why Choose The Prinz Law Firm
At The Prinz Law Firm, we focus on practical, cost-conscious strategies that protect your career, your business, and your long-term goals. Since 2009, our Chicago employment lawyers have guided executives, professionals, and companies through complex workplace and business challenges with discretion and care.
Why Clients Work With Us:
Cost-conscious, solution-focused representation
Deep experience in employment and business law
Dual perspective representing both employers and employees
Woman-owned firm with insight into leadership challenges
Attentive, team-based support for sensitive matters
Strategic guidance aimed at turning conflict into opportunity
Tailored Strategies, Never Cookie-Cutter
We listen first, then craft employment law solutions aligned with your goals.
Insight From Both Sides Of The Workplace
We represent employers and employees, bringing rare, 360° perspective to your case.
Trusted Counsel For Chicago Workplaces
Guiding Chicago executives, professionals, and businesses through workplace crises.
Cost-Conscious Employment Law Advocacy
Strategic, long-term employment solutions that protect your bottom line.
Meet Our Team at The Prinz Law Firm
At The Prinz Law Firm, our Chicago-based team is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex employment and business law challenges with confidence. Since 2009, we have focused on cost-conscious, long-term solutions that protect our clients’ interests and support their future growth. We represent both employers and employees, giving us a 360-degree view of workplace dynamics and disputes involving employment agreements, severance packages, compliance, and sensitive workplace issues.
Founded by attorney Kristen Prinz and recognized as a woman-owned firm, our majority-women team brings particular insight into the challenges facing leaders and professionals, especially women in the workplace. We listen closely, align our strategies with your goals, and work collaboratively to turn difficult situations into opportunities. Whether you are an executive, physician, entrepreneur, small business owner, or corporate leader, you can count on us for thoughtful, attentive, and discreet representation.
Break entitlements depend on federal and state laws, which often require employers to provide meal and rest breaks. The specifics can vary, so you should understand your rights under both your local jurisdiction and your employer's policies. Check with HR or legal resources for more guidance.
What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This includes leave for personal or family illness, maternity, or military family leave. Employer size and employment tenure may affect eligibility.
What are my rights during layoffs?
During layoffs, employees have rights under federal and state laws. These may include receiving notice or pay, eligibility for unemployment benefits, and protection from discrimination. It's important to review your employment contract or speak with an employment lawyer to understand your specific situation.
What can I do if I face workplace discrimination?
If you experience workplace discrimination, you should document the incidents and report them to your HR department. You may also want to consult an employment lawyer to discuss your options, which could include filing a complaint with governmental agencies or pursuing legal action.
Kristen E. Prinz Founder & Partner
Amit S. Bindra Managing Partner
Katie Rinkus Partner
Christina H. Mesco Of Counsel
Laura Feldman Of Counsel
Angelia Salgado Operations Manager
Matt Tedeschi Marketing Manager
Christina Martinez Paralegal Supervisor
Mary Charlton Senior Associate
Chad Ayers Senior Associate Attorney
Hannah Savaso Associate Attorney
Rebecca Baba Associate Attorney
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James Rogers Associate Attorney
Hannah Carapellotti Marketing & Legal Administrative Assistant
Lily Walters Executive Assistant