The Friedman Firm is a Chicago-based employment law practice dedicated to protecting employee rights, with over 20 years of experience advocating for workers facing discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. Led by attorney Josh Friedman, the firm stands out for its insider perspective, having previously represented employers, which provides unique strategic insight into building strong cases against them.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, focusing on economical and timely resolutions through mediation, arbitration, and settlement conferences, while remaining prepared for aggressive litigation when necessary. It primarily represents individuals across Cook County who have suffered due to employer misconduct, unfair treatment, or violations of state and federal employment laws.
Services Offered
- Employment discrimination cases (age, gender, sexual identity, race, nationality, disability, and other protected classes)
- Sexual harassment claims
- Overtime pay disputes
- Unpaid wage collection
- Wage and hour disputes
- Disability claims
- Wrongful termination
- Severance agreement review, evaluation, and negotiation
- Non-compete clause review, evaluation, and negotiation
- Whistleblower protection and retaliation claims
- Paid family leave issues
- Workers’ compensation matters
- Unsafe workplace condition claims
- Unemployment benefit collection
- Employment contract and handbook violation cases
- Alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration)
- Litigation and courtroom representation
Serving clients throughout Cook County, including Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, and many surrounding communities, the firm offers free consultations and is equipped to handle a wide range of employment-related legal challenges with diligence and expertise.
