Manikowski Law Office, L.L.C. is a dedicated legal practice specializing in labor and employment law, focusing exclusively on protecting the rights of employees in both small and large companies. The firm stands out for its founder’s unique background in corporate finance, union leadership, and a deep commitment to ensuring fair play in the workplace.
Leveraging extensive experience from a prior career in finance and statistical modeling, as well as his role as an officer in the Major League Soccer referees union, Peter Manikowski brings a practical and compassionate approach to advocating for workers. The practice is built on a foundation of real-world insight into corporate dynamics and labor negotiations, offering cost-effective legal solutions tailored to individuals facing serious workplace issues.
Services Offered
- Employment Discrimination & Harassment (race, sex, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, or other protected status)
- Retaliation (for reporting misconduct or making workers’ compensation/FMLA claims)
- Unpaid or Stolen Wages (unpaid tips, incorrect overtime rates, unpaid accrued vacation, minimum wage violations)
- Unemployment Claim Appeals (denials by the Illinois Department of Employment Security)
- Workers’ Rights Advocacy
- Labor Law Disputes
- Legal Advice for Workplace Issue Resolution
- Negotiation and Advocacy for Employee Benefits
The firm serves clients throughout Illinois and is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Peter Manikowski is a cum laude graduate of IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association – Illinois, and actively volunteers with CVLS and as a Cook County Election Judge.
