Atty. Peter James Gillespie

Atty. Peter James Gillespie

Peter James Gillespie is a lawyer practicing wrongful termination, employment policies and procedures, employment discrimination and related litigation and 4 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter James Gillespie at a glance

Peter James Gillespie is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, class action, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District (1997). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC (J.D., 1997) and Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter James Gillespie is a lawyer practicing wrongful termination, employment policies and procedures, employment discrimination and related litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Peter practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peter James Gillespie's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

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

Peter James Gillespie is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

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Trade Secrets

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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 Peter James Gillespie

Where is Peter James Gillespie's law office located?
Peter James Gillespie's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter James Gillespie handle?
Peter James Gillespie focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, class action, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter James Gillespie practiced law?
Peter James Gillespie has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Peter James Gillespie go to law school?
Peter James Gillespie earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Peter James Gillespie for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC
- 1997
B.A.
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District
Admitted: 1997

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