Dowd, Bloch, Bennett, Cervone, Auerbach & Yokich LLP is a full-service union-side law firm based in Chicago, specializing in the representation of labor unions, working people, and their families. The firm stands out for its dedicated focus on advocating for workers’ rights and providing comprehensive legal support across both public and private sectors.
The firm’s attorneys bring substantial experience in all facets of labor and employment law, offering strategic counsel and vigorous representation in negotiations, litigation, and administrative proceedings. They serve a diverse clientele that includes international, local, and intermediate level unions in industries such as construction, transportation, manufacturing, and services, as well as individual employees and employee benefit funds.
Services Offered
- General counseling and representation for labor unions
- Contract negotiations
- Union organizing
- Litigation in federal and state courts at trial and appellate levels
- Unfair labor practice proceedings
- Representation proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board
- Representation before other federal administrative agencies
- Representation before state labor relations agencies
- Arbitration
- Counsel for jointly-trusteed fringe benefit trust funds
- Expertise in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Representation of executive, professional, and managerial employees
- Negotiation and enforcement of employment and severance agreements
- Analysis of rights and obligations under employment agreements
- Assistance with option agreements
- Non-compete agreement review and enforcement
- Confidentiality agreement review and enforcement
- Trade secret issues
- Compensation disputes
- Enforcement of pension, disability, or other employee benefits rights
- Challenges to discrimination
- Addressing improper pay practices
- Wrongful termination claims
The firm operates from its Chicago office and is recognized for its deep commitment to advancing the interests of unions and employees through skilled legal advocacy and personalized client service.
