Atty. Joshua Karsh

Atty. Joshua Karsh

Mr. Joshua Karsh is a lawyer practicing class actions, commercial litigation, civil rights and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (224) 432-6808 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joshua Karsh at a glance

Joshua Karsh is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and civil rights. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1989) and Yale University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Joshua Karsh is a lawyer practicing class actions, commercial litigation, civil rights and 4 other areas of law
  • Joshua received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Joshua practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua Karsh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joshua Karsh 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.

Joshua Karsh is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joshua Karsh is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Joshua Karsh is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joshua Karsh is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Joshua Karsh is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joshua Karsh

Where is Joshua Karsh's law office located?
Joshua Karsh's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua Karsh handle?
Joshua Karsh focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joshua Karsh practiced law?
Joshua Karsh has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Joshua Karsh go to law school?
Joshua Karsh earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Joshua Karsh for a consultation?
You can contact Joshua Karsh 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 Joshua Karsh received?
Joshua Karsh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1989
B.A.
Yale University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Reviews

5.0
19 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.