Atty. Kara Lea Goodwin

Atty. Kara Lea Goodwin

Kara Lea Goodwin is a lawyer practicing class action, labor & employment, wage & hour litigation. Kara received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Kara Lea Goodwin at a glance

Kara Lea Goodwin is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (2009). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2009) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kara Lea Goodwin is a lawyer practicing class action, labor & employment, wage & hour litigation
  • Kara received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Kara practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Kara Lea Goodwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kara Lea Goodwin 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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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Kara Lea Goodwin is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kara Lea Goodwin

Where is Kara Lea Goodwin's law office located?
Kara Lea Goodwin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kara Lea Goodwin handle?
Kara Lea Goodwin focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Kara Lea Goodwin practiced law?
Kara Lea Goodwin has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Kara Lea Goodwin go to law school?
Kara Lea Goodwin earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Kara Lea Goodwin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2009
B.A.
Northern Illinois University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of
Admitted: 2009

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