Av. Alan S. King

Av. Alan S. King

For more than three decades, private and public employers have turned to Alan King for sound and practical advice on complex and sensitive employment-related issues and to defend them in individual and class action litigation arising under federal, state, and local employment laws. An experienced trial lawyer, Alan has successfully advised and represented companies in high-stakes employment litigation and investigations across nearly every industry.

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Profile Summary

About Alan S. King at a glance

Alan S. King is a employment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar. Educated at University of Illinois Chicago (J.D., 1988) and Augustana College (Rock Island) (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • For more than three decades, private and public employers have turned to Alan King for sound and practical advice on complex and sensitive employment-related issues and to defend them in individual and class action litigation arising under federal, state, and local employment laws
  • An experienced trial lawyer, Alan has successfully advised and represented companies in high-stakes employment litigation and investigations across nearly every industry
  • Alan litigates individual and class action employment cases in federal and state courts around the country, and has vast experience representing employers before federal, state, and local administrative agencies, across numerous industries, including retail, airlines, healthcare, telecommunications, education and financial services, as well as municipalities and minority-owned businesses
  • He regularly advises and advocates for clients on employment law issues, including matters involving discrimination and harassment, retaliation and whistleblower claims, wage and hour, breach of contract, non-competition and trade secrets, employment-related defamation, tortious interference, negligent hire, fraudulent inducement, and other common law claims
  • Alan also conducts high-stakes and sensitive workplace investigations, often involving C-Suite and senior management personnel

Practice Areas Explained

Alan S. King's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan S. King handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan S. King

Where is Alan S. King's law office located?
Alan S. King's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan S. King handle?
Alan S. King focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Alan S. King go to law school?
Alan S. King earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Alan S. King for a consultation?
You can contact Alan S. King directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan S. King received?
Alan S. King's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union.

Uzmanlık Alanları

Eğitim

J.D.
University of Illinois Chicago
- 1988
B.A.
Augustana College (Rock Island)
- 1985

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers (Employment Law-Management, 2012-2023)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon Inc.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2021-2023)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chicago’s Notable Black Leaders and Executives,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Crain’s Chicago Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2021-2022)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Illinois Leading Lawyer,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law Bulletin Media Leading Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2004-2022)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Illinois Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2005-2022)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 500 Employment Lawyers in America,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2020-2021)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chicago's Notable Minorities in Law,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Crain's Chicago Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2018, 2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nation's Best,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyers of Color
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2019)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law Bulletin Media
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2003)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar

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