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Stephen Glickman

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Licensed for 34 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English

About

Stephen A. Glickman is a top-rated senior Chicago employment law attorney who has successfully represented employees and employers in a wide range of employment law matters for more than 33 years.  Dedicated exclusively to employment law, his legal practice covers all areas of employment law, including:Mr. Glickman's client reviews and peer endorsements demonstrate what sets him apart from the field, including:Over the course of his career, Mr. Glickman has earned the reputation as one of the top employment lawyers in Chicago, Illinois.  He was selected by Super Lawyers for inclusion in the 2021, 2020 and 2019 Super Lawyers List of the Top-Rated Employment and Labor Lawyers in Illinois (Top 5% of all Illinois Lawyers) based on his high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  He was handpicked by Expertise.com for inclusion in the 2021, 2020 and 2019 Expertise.com List of the Best Employment Lawyers in Chicago (Top 18 out of 1,063 Lawyers) based on his reputation, credibility, experience, engagement and professionalism.  Mr. Glickman also earned the Avvo.com 2020 Client's Choice Award.Mr. Glickman has an extensive employment law litigation background in federal and state court.  He aggressively litigates sexual harassment, retaliation, employment discrimination, FMLA, ADA, wrongful termination and many other types of employment law claims.  In addition, he represents clients in administrative proceedings before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Department of Labor, and other governmental agencies.  He negotiates favorable employment separation agreements, severance packages, as well as settlements of employment law claims, and successfully resolves employment disputes through mediation.He advises employers on a whole host of employment issues, including hiring and firing decisions, employee discipline and discharge, personnel policies, employee handbooks, ADA accommodation requests, FMLA and other leaves of absence, employment selection testing, drug and alcohol testing, employment risk management and compliance with the ever-changing federal, state and local employment laws.  He also advises executives on executive employment contracts, executive compensation, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, as well as executive severance.Mr. Glickman was admitted to the Illinois Bar and the United States Distrct Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1987.  In 1989, he was admitted to the Federal Trial Bar and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.  He is a member of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Labor and Employment Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association.  He has served as an Arbitrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois since 1995.Born in Chicago, Mr. Glickman received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1983 and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the DePaul University College of Law in 1987.Mr. Glickman takes pride in providing his clients with a full range of quality legal services on a personalized basis.

Practices Areas

Sexual Harassment

Employment and labor

Wrongful termination

Language

English

Contact

Stephen A. Glickman, P.C.55 West Monroe StreetSuite 3700Chicago, IL, 60603-5066

Office: (312) 313-0796

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
April 6, 2017

I was fortunate enough to select Stephen Glickman after stumbling across the reviews on this website at a time when I had no idea where to turn. Since my case involved the public sector (an unending pot of taxpayer dollars to spend on legal fees), I faced rejection from many other attorneys/offices. Mr. Glickman not only believed in my case but also believed in me. He is a very smart man whose time, patience and ethical nature persevered. From our first meeting, he worked diligently to follow protocol and built our case. He encouraged me to believe in truth and justice; but most of all, to believe in myself at a very difficult time. I would highly recommend that you put your trust in Stephen Glickman. He is not only a brilliant attorney, but he is a very kind and decent man who believes in justice and upholding the law.

anonymous
February 17, 2022

I would highly recommend Stephen Glickman to anyone whose job has been recently impacted by the current economic situation. Stephen has considerable experience in dealing with complicated restrictive covenants. Stephen can provide employees with unique insights to help them navigate and understand their obligations and rights before accepting and signing any separation agreement. Additionally, Stephen is a consummate professional that puts his clients' interests first and foremost.

anonymous
January 17, 2022

Steve is a knowledgeable, patient, and professional lawyer whom you can put your trust into. As upsetting as my case was of wrongful termination, Steve heard me out, listened to the facts and pressed issues that were important to me. It was a disability discrimination case that I knew I had rights that were undisputable. Steve recognized other unlawful actions that the company practiced. My severance package was pitiful however, Steve, with his intense knowledge of employment law, found a way to extend my package to where I would be comfortable for at least a year. What is written and said about Steve Glickman is true; he's one if the best. Hopefully, what happens to me doesn't happen again, but for any employment law issues, I will go to Steve Glickman. I can't thank him enough!

Greg
January 16, 2022

Stephen provided me with outstanding feedback and counsel as I navigated through a rather complex employment offer negotiation. He is a highly responsive and talented attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone who seeks the guidance of a strong employment lawyer.

Kevin
December 23, 2021

Very competent! Excellent advice and professional. Would not hesitate to use his service’s again.

Rob
April 12, 2021

Steve excels in effective and positive communication and translating complex information into common terms. He was prompt, professional, and demonstrated strong interpersonal competence. He was exceptionally reliable and trustworthy. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for prompt corrective action.

Charlie
March 20, 2021

Steve Glickman has worked me on two important fork in the road professional management contractual situations spanning roughly a decade. In both cases he was exceptionally effective in getting us to a good outcome and also working well with the other side. I found him to be highly responsive and personal with a level of inquisitiveness that is refreshing. He knows his field exceptionally well. I would recommend Steve to any professional who needs counsel and help in the areas of Steve's law practice specialty. Charlie Martin, Founder Martin Management Partners

Steven
March 11, 2021

Mr. Glickman did an excellent job for me in a dispute with a former employer. He cared deeply about my case, and he fought hard. His thinking was always clear, and he was able to leverage his vast experience and his ability to "think outside the box" to develop a very effective approach. One thing became crystal clear to me right away: Mr. Glickman is extremely intelligent, and there is just no substitute for that. He is also a great communicator; he always listened carefully to my ideas and kept my goals at the top of his mind when suggesting paths forward. I am very pleased with the outcome he negotiated for me, and I wholeheartedly recommend him.

anonymous
February 9, 2021

Steve is an excellent employment law attorney and was a true advocate for my issues and concerns. This was an employment contract dispute; he listened to what was important to me and always gave me his best advice. It was worth every penny having him legally represent me; I am certain I wouldn't have been as successful if I didn't hire him. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking an employment law attorney, he is very responsive and knows his stuff.

anonymous
May 13, 2020

Steven was very helpful. He helped me. I was able to ask the right questions in order to obtain all the severance documentation and information I needed prior to cutting ties with my last employer. He was patient and clear. I was able to make decisions based on facts and not emotion (which is hard when you're losing your job). I appreciated speaking to a human who knows employment law vs a lawyer who throws a bunch of legal jargon at you. I felt heard and cared for. He used regular terms to explain the law and the options I had. He also helped me write emails that contained the legal messages I needed to send without sounding threatening. This helped me work things out with my prior boss and with HR. In the end, I knew I had heard and read all the information I needed to make a decision. Thanks Steve!

anonymous
April 6, 2017

I was fortunate enough to select Stephen Glickman after stumbling across the reviews on this website at a time when I had no idea where to turn. Since my case involved the public sector (an unending pot of taxpayer dollars to spend on legal fees), I faced rejection from many other attorneys/offices. Mr. Glickman not only believed in my case but also believed in me. He is a very smart man whose time, patience and ethical nature persevered. From our first meeting, he worked diligently to follow protocol and built our case. He encouraged me to believe in truth and justice; but most of all, to believe in myself at a very difficult time. I would highly recommend that you put your trust in Stephen Glickman. He is not only a brilliant attorney, but he is a very kind and decent man who believes in justice and upholding the law.

anonymous
February 17, 2022

I would highly recommend Stephen Glickman to anyone whose job has been recently impacted by the current economic situation. Stephen has considerable experience in dealing with complicated restrictive covenants. Stephen can provide employees with unique insights to help them navigate and understand their obligations and rights before accepting and signing any separation agreement. Additionally, Stephen is a consummate professional that puts his clients' interests first and foremost.

anonymous
January 17, 2022

Steve is a knowledgeable, patient, and professional lawyer whom you can put your trust into. As upsetting as my case was of wrongful termination, Steve heard me out, listened to the facts and pressed issues that were important to me. It was a disability discrimination case that I knew I had rights that were undisputable. Steve recognized other unlawful actions that the company practiced. My severance package was pitiful however, Steve, with his intense knowledge of employment law, found a way to extend my package to where I would be comfortable for at least a year. What is written and said about Steve Glickman is true; he's one if the best. Hopefully, what happens to me doesn't happen again, but for any employment law issues, I will go to Steve Glickman. I can't thank him enough!

Greg
January 16, 2022

Stephen provided me with outstanding feedback and counsel as I navigated through a rather complex employment offer negotiation. He is a highly responsive and talented attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone who seeks the guidance of a strong employment lawyer.

Kevin
December 23, 2021

Very competent! Excellent advice and professional. Would not hesitate to use his service’s again.

Rob
April 12, 2021

Steve excels in effective and positive communication and translating complex information into common terms. He was prompt, professional, and demonstrated strong interpersonal competence. He was exceptionally reliable and trustworthy. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for prompt corrective action.

Charlie
March 20, 2021

Steve Glickman has worked me on two important fork in the road professional management contractual situations spanning roughly a decade. In both cases he was exceptionally effective in getting us to a good outcome and also working well with the other side. I found him to be highly responsive and personal with a level of inquisitiveness that is refreshing. He knows his field exceptionally well. I would recommend Steve to any professional who needs counsel and help in the areas of Steve's law practice specialty. Charlie Martin, Founder Martin Management Partners

Steven
March 11, 2021

Mr. Glickman did an excellent job for me in a dispute with a former employer. He cared deeply about my case, and he fought hard. His thinking was always clear, and he was able to leverage his vast experience and his ability to "think outside the box" to develop a very effective approach. One thing became crystal clear to me right away: Mr. Glickman is extremely intelligent, and there is just no substitute for that. He is also a great communicator; he always listened carefully to my ideas and kept my goals at the top of his mind when suggesting paths forward. I am very pleased with the outcome he negotiated for me, and I wholeheartedly recommend him.

anonymous
February 9, 2021

Steve is an excellent employment law attorney and was a true advocate for my issues and concerns. This was an employment contract dispute; he listened to what was important to me and always gave me his best advice. It was worth every penny having him legally represent me; I am certain I wouldn't have been as successful if I didn't hire him. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking an employment law attorney, he is very responsive and knows his stuff.

anonymous
May 13, 2020

Steven was very helpful. He helped me. I was able to ask the right questions in order to obtain all the severance documentation and information I needed prior to cutting ties with my last employer. He was patient and clear. I was able to make decisions based on facts and not emotion (which is hard when you're losing your job). I appreciated speaking to a human who knows employment law vs a lawyer who throws a bunch of legal jargon at you. I felt heard and cared for. He used regular terms to explain the law and the options I had. He also helped me write emails that contained the legal messages I needed to send without sounding threatening. This helped me work things out with my prior boss and with HR. In the end, I knew I had heard and read all the information I needed to make a decision. Thanks Steve!

anonymous
April 6, 2017

I was fortunate enough to select Stephen Glickman after stumbling across the reviews on this website at a time when I had no idea where to turn. Since my case involved the public sector (an unending pot of taxpayer dollars to spend on legal fees), I faced rejection from many other attorneys/offices. Mr. Glickman not only believed in my case but also believed in me. He is a very smart man whose time, patience and ethical nature persevered. From our first meeting, he worked diligently to follow protocol and built our case. He encouraged me to believe in truth and justice; but most of all, to believe in myself at a very difficult time. I would highly recommend that you put your trust in Stephen Glickman. He is not only a brilliant attorney, but he is a very kind and decent man who believes in justice and upholding the law.

anonymous
February 17, 2022

I would highly recommend Stephen Glickman to anyone whose job has been recently impacted by the current economic situation. Stephen has considerable experience in dealing with complicated restrictive covenants. Stephen can provide employees with unique insights to help them navigate and understand their obligations and rights before accepting and signing any separation agreement. Additionally, Stephen is a consummate professional that puts his clients' interests first and foremost.

anonymous
January 17, 2022

Steve is a knowledgeable, patient, and professional lawyer whom you can put your trust into. As upsetting as my case was of wrongful termination, Steve heard me out, listened to the facts and pressed issues that were important to me. It was a disability discrimination case that I knew I had rights that were undisputable. Steve recognized other unlawful actions that the company practiced. My severance package was pitiful however, Steve, with his intense knowledge of employment law, found a way to extend my package to where I would be comfortable for at least a year. What is written and said about Steve Glickman is true; he's one if the best. Hopefully, what happens to me doesn't happen again, but for any employment law issues, I will go to Steve Glickman. I can't thank him enough!

Greg
January 16, 2022

Stephen provided me with outstanding feedback and counsel as I navigated through a rather complex employment offer negotiation. He is a highly responsive and talented attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone who seeks the guidance of a strong employment lawyer.

Kevin
December 23, 2021

Very competent! Excellent advice and professional. Would not hesitate to use his service’s again.

Rob
April 12, 2021

Steve excels in effective and positive communication and translating complex information into common terms. He was prompt, professional, and demonstrated strong interpersonal competence. He was exceptionally reliable and trustworthy. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for prompt corrective action.

Charlie
March 20, 2021

Steve Glickman has worked me on two important fork in the road professional management contractual situations spanning roughly a decade. In both cases he was exceptionally effective in getting us to a good outcome and also working well with the other side. I found him to be highly responsive and personal with a level of inquisitiveness that is refreshing. He knows his field exceptionally well. I would recommend Steve to any professional who needs counsel and help in the areas of Steve's law practice specialty. Charlie Martin, Founder Martin Management Partners

Steven
March 11, 2021

Mr. Glickman did an excellent job for me in a dispute with a former employer. He cared deeply about my case, and he fought hard. His thinking was always clear, and he was able to leverage his vast experience and his ability to "think outside the box" to develop a very effective approach. One thing became crystal clear to me right away: Mr. Glickman is extremely intelligent, and there is just no substitute for that. He is also a great communicator; he always listened carefully to my ideas and kept my goals at the top of his mind when suggesting paths forward. I am very pleased with the outcome he negotiated for me, and I wholeheartedly recommend him.

anonymous
February 9, 2021

Steve is an excellent employment law attorney and was a true advocate for my issues and concerns. This was an employment contract dispute; he listened to what was important to me and always gave me his best advice. It was worth every penny having him legally represent me; I am certain I wouldn't have been as successful if I didn't hire him. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking an employment law attorney, he is very responsive and knows his stuff.

anonymous
May 13, 2020

Steven was very helpful. He helped me. I was able to ask the right questions in order to obtain all the severance documentation and information I needed prior to cutting ties with my last employer. He was patient and clear. I was able to make decisions based on facts and not emotion (which is hard when you're losing your job). I appreciated speaking to a human who knows employment law vs a lawyer who throws a bunch of legal jargon at you. I felt heard and cared for. He used regular terms to explain the law and the options I had. He also helped me write emails that contained the legal messages I needed to send without sounding threatening. This helped me work things out with my prior boss and with HR. In the end, I knew I had heard and read all the information I needed to make a decision. Thanks Steve!