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HUSBAND ~ GRANDFATHER ~ ATTORNEY. With over 40 years of experience practicing law, Mr. Orlow has the extensive knowledge necessary to represent his clients in any personal injury . Orlow practices in all areas of plaintiff’s personal injury/negligence, including injuries related to construction accidents, lead paint poisoning, assaults and rapes in premises, premises accidents, slip and fall accidents, automobile and other motor vehicle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and civil rights matters involving police misconduct, false arrest and excessive force.. Prior to establishing his New York personal injury law firm in 1981, Steven Orlow was an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, New York and then Counsel to the county executive of Queens County, New York. In 1980, Steven Orlow was elected to the City Council to the then existing position of "Council Member-At-Large" representing the almost two million people of Queens County in the City Council. During the latter year of his Council membership, Mr. Orlow established his law practice and, soon after establishing the practice, left the City Council to concentrate in the area of personal injury in his private practice.. Steven Orlow's activities have extended beyond his law practice to active involvement in a variety of community activities both professional and charitable in nature. In the area of professional involvement, Mr. Orlow is, or has been, a member of the Board of Directors of the Brandeis Association of Queens County, the New York State Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Orlow has also been very active in the Queens County Bar Association, having served for many years as a member of its Board of Managers and then, consecutively, as treasurer, vice president, president elect and, in 2008, being elected to the presidency of the Queens County Bar Association.. Mr. Orlow has been married to his wife, Susan, since 1970 and together they have three children and five grandchildren. Two of Mr. Orlow's children, Brian and Adam, are his partners in the law practice, each having been practicing with their father for over a decade.. Mr. Orlow is particularly proud of the opinions held by former clients of his, which confirm what he had hoped would be his firm's devotion to the high standards of the legal profession and their application in its everyday practice. A review of the client testimonials  will reflect this aspect of Steven Orlow's outlook, to which his firm strives in its practice of law.. Areas of practice: plaintiff's personal injury/negligence which includes all aspects of injuries to individuals including construction accidents, lead paint poisoning, assaults and rapes in premises, premises accidents, slip and fall accidents, automobile and other motor vehicle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, civil rights matters involving police misconduct, false arrest and excessive force.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?. I work WITH my client, and the more they know the more they can assist in their cases.. Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?. I often work with clients who are capable of and do prepare their own documents. I prefer, in. many cases, to assist the client in making the initial presentation and/or demand.. Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?. An important part of my work with many clients is the development of a strategic plan in which. we sketch out what role is better suited for the client on his or her own, and what is better. suited for my direct intervention.. Why did you decide to be a lawyer?. I considered the legal profession the best way to make a difference in the day to day lives of. ordinary people.. What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?. I grew up in a working class small town, the son of a union mill worker with a 6th grade. education. I was able to pay my way through college and law school by the GI bill and part. and full-time jobs. With 28 years of experience representing individuals and companies in. employment related matters, I understand and appreciate the intricacies and interests of the. opposing parties in an employment dispute.. Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?. As I grew up in a working class town of working class parents, I knew about and identified with. working men and women. The practice of employment law gave me the opportunity to. advocate on behalf of the worker and to encourage employers to comply with the law. protecting employees.. What do you like best about your career?. I enjoy working with individuals rather than impersonal corporations. I enjoy the strategic. challenge of developing a plan to maximize a client's potential recovery for the violation of his or her rights.. Tell us about your law firm.. The firm is committed to providing the best employment law representation possible. All four. lawyers work exclusively (with very minor exceptions) in employment law representing. individuals with claims against employers or with and on behalf of individuals in strategic. planning regarding their employment relationships. With a combined experience exceeding 60 years, our four lawyers provide an unparalleled expertise in employment counseling and. employment claims litigation.. What are your strengths and style?. I listen to my clients and provide collaborative guidance and support. I attempt to discern each. client's goals and work toward achieving those goals. I am accessible and attempt to be. available to respond in a timely manner.. I am a professional, and I am good at what I do. I will not take unreasonable or unfounded. positions. I am tough with opposing counsel, but extend professional courtesies when. appropriate. I have been described as a bulldog; I pursue every angle and every fair. advantage on behalf of my clients.. Personal Interests.. I enjoy history, progressive politics, and children's issues.

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I have practiced law in Illinois for my entire career and focused primariy on real estate law, family law, probate and civil litigation.  I am a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law and earned my undergraduate degree from Princeton University.. Our firm provides quality and efficient legal representation in Cook, Will, Lake and DuPage Counties.  With over 30 years of litigation experience under our belt, we are comprised of aggressive, intelligent attorneys who have practiced in both public and private sectors of the law.. Watch me discuss Omaha's 2005 murder spree:

Julie M. Kamps is an attorney in the Labor and Employment department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Chicago office.  Ms. Kamps focuses her practice on benefit plan litigation.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Mr. Peck represents employers in all aspects of class and individual labor and employment litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.  He also provides preventive counseling and training to employers to assist them in addressing day-to-day employee relations issues in a quick and cost-effective manner.