The Law Office of David Porter is a Chicago-based employment law firm specializing in protecting employee rights and providing strategic legal solutions for workplace challenges. With over 30 years of experience, the firm stands out for its dedicated advocacy on behalf of employees at all professional levels—from corporate executives to administrative and blue-collar workers—and its commitment to leveling the playing field against employers engaging in unlawful practices.
The firm’s approach is shaped by a unique dual perspective, having represented both individuals and businesses, which informs innovative and practical strategies for dispute resolution and litigation. It focuses on delivering cost-effective, tenacious representation and tailored advice to clients across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and Will Counties, ensuring employees understand their rights and leverage their position effectively.
Services Offered
- Employment contract review and negotiation
- Non-compete and non-solicitation agreement advice and litigation
- Severance agreement negotiation
- Executive compensation guidance
- Ongoing employment advice
- Retaliation and whistleblower claims
- Employment discrimination and harassment cases
- Unemployment hearings and appeals
- Wage and overtime claims
- Federal Court and EEOC/IDHR proceedings
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) matters
- Mass layoffs and WARN Act compliance
- Labor relations advisory services
The firm serves clients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, including Elgin, Evanston, Joliet, Naperville, Schaumburg, and Wheaton, and is known for its strong track record in unemployment hearings, having represented employees in over 600 cases, and negotiating more than 500 severance agreements with significant success.
