Merrick Law Firm LLC is a dedicated employment law practice with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Omaha, Nebraska, exclusively representing individual employees in disputes against employers of all sizes. Founded by Michael J. Merrick, who brings over 30 years of specialized experience, the firm is committed to leveling the playing field for workers by providing assertive legal advocacy. It stands out through its AV/Preeminent rating and consistent recognition as a Super Lawyer from 2012–2025.
The firm focuses on protecting employees’ rights through skilled negotiation and litigation, with a strong emphasis on cases involving discrimination, harassment, serious illness, and retaliation. It serves clients across various industries and professions, leveraging deep expertise in both federal and state employment laws to secure favorable outcomes in employment contracts, severance negotiations, and wrongful termination claims.
Services Offered
- Employment discrimination litigation (age, sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status)
- Sexual harassment and assault representation
- Wrongful termination claims
- Disability discrimination and reasonable accommodation cases
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims
- Severance agreement negotiation and review
- Employment contract drafting, review, and litigation
- Non-compete agreement analysis and defense
- Whistleblower and retaliation protection
- Representation for employees with serious illnesses (cancer, heart disease, MS)
- Suicide-related workplace harassment cases
- Executive counseling and exit strategy planning
- Unpaid compensation claims
- FINRA (NASD) arbitrations
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) claims
- Independent contractor disputes
- Social media-related employment issues
Merrick Law Firm serves clients throughout Illinois and Nebraska, including Cook, DuPage, Lake, Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties, with the capability to handle cases at both state and federal levels across the United States.
