Atty. Jeffrey Kulwin

Atty. Jeffrey Kulwin

Jeffrey Kulwin | Trial Attorney | Chicago, Illinois Jeffrey Kulwin is a Chicago trial attorney at Kulwin, Masciopinto & Kulwin, LLP, representing employees, executives, whistleblowers, and businesses in high-stakes litigation throughout Illinois. He practices primarily in the Circuit Court of Cook County and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

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About Jeffrey Kulwin at a glance

Jeffrey Kulwin is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jeffrey R. Kulwin, Lawyer. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, business, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Wisconsin (1999). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1996) and Loyola University, Chicago (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey Kulwin | Trial Attorney | Chicago, Illinois Jeffrey Kulwin is a Chicago trial attorney at Kulwin, Masciopinto & Kulwin, LLP, representing employees, executives, whistleblowers, and businesses in high-stakes litigation throughout Illinois
  • He practices primarily in the Circuit Court of Cook County and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Jeff handles wrongful termination, workplace retaliation, FMLA interference, whistleblower claims, and civil rights violations under Section 1983 — as well as complex commercial litigation involving shareholder disputes, business divorce, breach of fiduciary duty, and contract enforcement
  • His clients include mid-career professionals, C-suite executives, and closely held business owners facing disputes that demand trial-ready counsel
  • What sets Jeff apart in the Chicago market is cross-side experience: he has litigated on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, giving him a direct line of sight into how opposing counsel builds and presents a case
  • That perspective shapes his strategy from the first filing through verdict
  • Verdicts from his practice have been recognized among the Top 20 Jury Verdicts in Illinois and the Top 100 Commercial Litigation Verdicts in the United States
  • If you are an employee facing retaliation, an executive negotiating a high-value departure, a whistleblower seeking confidential counsel, or a business owner dealing with a partner or shareholder dispute, Jeff Kulwin offers the trial experience and strategic depth your case demands

Practice Areas

  • Wrongful Termination | Workplace Retaliation | FMLA Litigation | Whistleblower Claims | Civil Rights (§1983) | Privacy Claims | Shareholder Disputes | Business Divorce | Commercial Litigation | Breach of Fiduciary Duty Courts: Cook County Circuit Court | N.D
  • Illinois | Illinois Appellate Court

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Kulwin's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Social Security Disability

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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 Jeffrey Kulwin

Where is Jeffrey Kulwin's law office located?
Jeffrey Kulwin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jeffrey R. Kulwin, Lawyer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Kulwin handle?
Jeffrey Kulwin focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, business, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey Kulwin practiced law?
Jeffrey Kulwin has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Jeffrey Kulwin go to law school?
Jeffrey Kulwin earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Jeffrey Kulwin for a consultation?
You can contact Jeffrey Kulwin 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 Jeffrey Kulwin received?
Jeffrey Kulwin's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1996
B.A.
Loyola University, Chicago
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1999

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