Atty. Stephen A Glickman

Atty. Stephen A Glickman

Stephen A. Glickman is a top-rated Chicago employment lawyer who represents employers and C-suite executives in all areas of employment law.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen A Glickman at a glance

Stephen A Glickman is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Stephen A. Glickman, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, and family law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), and Federal Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1989). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Wisconsin (B.A. History, 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Labor and Employment Law Section) Chicago Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Committee, Illinois State Bar Association and Arbitrator, Circuit of Cook County. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen A. Glickman is a top-rated Chicago employment lawyer who represents employers and C-suite executives in all areas of employment law
  • Dedicated exclusively to employment law, his legal practice includes separation agreements, severance negotiations, employment litigation, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, employment agreements, executive employment contracts, non-competition and non-solicitation Agreements, executive compensation, human resources, employee handbooks, personnel policies and risk management for employers
  • Over the course of his career, Mr. Glickman has earned the reputation as one of the top employment lawyers in Chicago
  • He was selected for the Super Lawyers List of the Top-Rated Employment and Labor Lawyers in Illinois for the last 8 consecutive years, 2019-2026
  • His Avvo rating is 10/10--Top Employment Attorney
  • and he has over 40 5-star client reviews on Martindale-Avvo.com
  • Mr. Glickman has an extensive employment law litigation background in federal and state court
  • He negotiates employment separation agreements, severance packages and settlements of employment law claims, and resolves employment disputes through mediation
  • He advises employers and human resources managers on a whole host of employment issues, including hiring and firing decisions, employee discipline and discharge, accommodation requests and leaves of absence
  • He also reviews and negotiates employment, restrictive covenant and severance agreements for C-suite executives
  • Mr. Glickman was admitted to practice in Illinois in 1987
  • He received his law degree from the DePaul University College of Law in 1987 and his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1983

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen A Glickman's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

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Family Law

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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 Stephen A Glickman

Where is Stephen A Glickman's law office located?
Stephen A Glickman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Stephen A. Glickman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen A Glickman handle?
Stephen A Glickman focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen A Glickman practiced law?
Stephen A Glickman has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Stephen A Glickman go to law school?
Stephen A Glickman earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. History, 1983).
How can I contact Stephen A Glickman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen A Glickman received?
Stephen A Glickman's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1987
B.A. History
University of Wisconsin
- 1983

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
Federal Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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