Atty. Hannah Batsche
Whether helping clients resolve disputes mid-project or guiding them through contract negotiations long before breaking ground, Hannah Batsche is focused on protecting her clients’ interests at every stage of the construction process. As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Construction and Litigation Practices, she advises owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors on how to mitigate risk and navigate complex claims.
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Hannah Batsche is a employment and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gould & Ratner. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 2020) and Miami University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Whether helping clients resolve disputes mid-project or guiding them through contract negotiations long before breaking ground, Hannah Batsche is focused on protecting her clients’ interests at every stage of the construction process
- As a member of Gould & Ratner’s Construction and Litigation Practices, she advises owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors on how to mitigate risk and navigate complex claims
- Her work supports the progress of projects across public and private sectors, as well as in both commercial and residential markets
- Hannah’s litigation practice spans a wide range of commercial matters, including breach of contract disputes, commercial landlord-tenant actions, and construction-related claims, including those related to payment, delays and defective work
- She also counsels clients on labor and employment issues that can intersect with broader litigation or construction-related concerns, bringing a well-rounded perspective to risk management and resolution strategies
- Before joining Gould & Ratner as an associate, Hannah clerked at the firm for over two years, gaining hands-on experience with high-stakes litigation and client advocacy
- She is actively involved in the Chicago Bar Association and serves on the DEI Committee for Professional Women in Construction
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Hannah Batsche's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hannah Batsche handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Hannah Batsche is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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