Atty. William John Tarnow

Atty. William John Tarnow

William John Tarnow is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment litigation, wage and hour class actions and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Tarnow at a glance

William John Tarnow is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1997). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Tarnow is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment litigation, wage and hour class actions and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William John Tarnow's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William John Tarnow 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

William John Tarnow is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 William John Tarnow

Where is William John Tarnow's law office located?
William John Tarnow's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Tarnow handle?
William John Tarnow focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William John Tarnow practiced law?
William John Tarnow has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William John Tarnow go to law school?
William John Tarnow earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact William John Tarnow for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William John Tarnow received?
William John Tarnow's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1997

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