Av. J. Casey Leech
J. Casey Leech is an associate in the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
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About J. Casey Leech at a glance
J. Casey Leech is a employment and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J. Casey Leech is an associate in the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
- His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling
- Casey regularly represents clients in single-plaintiff and class and collective action lawsuits, including in cases alleging discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, retaliatory discharge, medical leave violations, and wage and hour violations
- He frequently handles cases arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and various state laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act, Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, and Illinois Workplace Violence Prevention Act
- He has appeared in numerous matters in state and federal courts, as well as before governmental agencies like the US
- Department of Labor, Illinois Department of Labor, the U.S
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Illinois Department of Human Rights
- Casey believes that costly litigation and conflicts with employees can often be avoided
- Consistent with this mindset, he conducts employee trainings and provides preventative advice and counsel to clients about a wide variety of matters
- He also leads and assists with internal investigations, including in relation to workplace safety, potential code of conduct violations, and allegations of unlawful conduct
- Possessing a law degree and M.B.A., Casey endeavors to provide practical advice to clients that considers both legal compliance and bottom-lines
- While attending law and business school, Casey was a two-time recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for courses in labor law and law and economics
- He also worked as a research assistant in the field of labor and employment law
Practice Areas Explained
J. Casey Leech's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Casey Leech handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
J. Casey Leech is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Casey Leech is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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