Werman Salas P.C. is a nationally renowned employment and consumer protection law firm based in Chicago, representing workers and consumers in individual, collective class action litigation across the United States. Recognized by federal courts as pioneers in innovative class action strategies and leaders in advocating for workers’ rights, the firm has built an excellent reputation for its dedication to justice and significant case outcomes.
The firm focuses exclusively on representing individuals against corporate misconduct, with extensive experience in a wide range of employment abuses and consumer protection violations. Their attorneys are commended for their strategic litigation, having recovered over $400 million for clients in complex lawsuits. They serve employees who have faced wage theft, discrimination, misclassification, and other workplace injustices, as well as consumers harmed by false advertising, privacy violations, and defective products.
Services Offered
- Overtime pay and other owed wages recovery
- Consumer protection and false advertising litigation
- Independent contractor misclassification cases
- Government employment disputes
- Tipped employees wage recovery
- Privacy class actions (including Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act)
- Discrimination and harassment claims (race, age, sex, religion, disability)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) denials
- Whistleblower and retaliation litigation
- Employment contracts review and negotiation
- Separation agreements
- Workplace disputes resolution
The firm serves clients nationwide from offices in Chicago and Washington D.C., with a track record of achieving landmark settlements and being regularly appointed to leadership positions in multi-district litigation. Their commitment to client-centered representation and free consultations makes them a trusted advocate for workers and consumers seeking justice.
