LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR EMPLOYEES

Michael J. Merrick is the founding member of Merrick Law Firm LLC.  He has 20 years of employment law experience and his clients and peers, other lawyers and judges, rate him as "AV/Preeminent," Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards.  He has also been given the honor of being named a Super Lawyer in 2012 as one of the top 5% of practicing employment lawyers in Illinois.

The firm is engaged in the practice of employment law exclusively representing individuals in disputes against employers of all sizes, from small local businesses to the largest corporations. Employers are backed by HR professionals, in-house counsel and outside lawyers. Merrick Law Firm LLC is dedicated to leveling the playing field for the employees we represent.

We represent executives, professionals, managers, and other employees in all industries.  Our  professional services include providing legal advice to our clients, negotiating  employment agreements and severance packages, and litigating wrongful termination claims, to name just a few examples.  An increasingly significant focus of our practice is representing people with serious illnesses and disabilities.  You may browse through our website for an overview of employment law and click on the links to the left for more information about all of our  practice areas.  Please contact us if you need legal representation.


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