Chicago Civil Rights Violations Defense Attorneys
Welcome to Business Law Group, where we defend businesses throughout the greater Chicago area against civil rights violation claims. As “The Chicago Business Lawyers®,” we provide high-quality legal defense representation services to businesses of every size. Business-based civil rights violations are complex, with significant financial, legal, and reputational consequences.
Our commitment is to vigorously fight for our clients in every way and to protect their rights, business, and reputation. Contact us for a free consultation to guide you through these challenges and to discuss how we can assist in resolving this serious legal trouble. Contact us now to discuss your defense strategy by calling 224-353-6498.
About Business Law Group
Business Law Group was founded by Ryan Van Osdol, a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent rated attorney and an eight-time inclusion to “Super Lawyers.” The business law practice he led has defended small and medium-sized business enterprises with a cost-effective legal defense. We realize the impact that civil rights claims may have on the everyday operations and long-term success of a company. Your business is important to us, and we are here to ensure proper legal decisions are made by the business, resolve disputes, and comply with the law. We proudly take aggressive, proactive representation for the protection of the business from jeopardy.
How We Work For You
At Business Law Group, we adopt a proactive and aggressive approach toward the protection of businesses against claims of violation of civil rights. We understand that no two cases are the same; that is why we take the time to learn your business—how it operates—and the particular legal difficulty you face. Drawing from this knowledge, we work on the design of defense strategies that are customized to your circumstances and are put in place to protect your interests at every turn.
Our thorough and comprehensive approach to defense will provide you with a sense of security. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services without bringing undue financial strain to your business. One of the ways that we do this is through our innovative General Counsel Package, a comprehensive subscription package that will offer a predictable monthly fee for continued legal support. This eliminates the uncertainty of changing legal costs and allows you access to experienced legal counsel whenever your business needs it.
Civil Rights Violations In Business Litigation
Claims of civil rights violations can take many forms and arise from allegations of discrimination in the workplace to disputes relating to public accommodations. In a business context, these claims can threaten your company’s operations, reputation, and bottom line. Our experienced attorneys defend businesses facing civil rights claims, ensuring that our client’s businesses are treated fairly while our clients remain protected from legal exposure at Business Law Group. Our team is deeply conversant with state and federal civil rights laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. With this understanding and practice experience, we are well-placed to help your business at any level of the litigation process.
Defense Against Discrimination Claims
Discrimination claims have been probably one of the most common allegations of civil rights violations levied against businesses. Some of these claims might be based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, or other characteristics. Our legal professionals at Business Law Group, work tirelessly against discrimination claims—while making sure your business is compliant with all relevant laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/) and federal laws such as Title VII—to protect your company from liability and directly attack these claims. We work with you in gathering such evidence, reviewing employment practices, and presenting all possible defenses to show that your business acted within the bounds of the law and was non-discriminatory in nature.
Protection Against Claims Of Harassment
Many times, harassment allegations can be very detrimental to your business, especially sexual harassment or hostile work environment claims. Such cases require a deep understanding of both the facts and the legal framework concerning harassment. We at Business Law Group, represent businesses subject to harassment claims under state and federal law, such as Title VII and the Illinois Human Rights Act. We work diligently on investigating allegations, assessing the validity of the claims, and developing a defense strategy that shall protect your business while promoting a safe and lawful work environment.
Defense Against Retaliation Claims
Many retaliation claims are based on accusations that an employee was either disciplined or terminated for having reported discrimination, harassment, or other wrongdoing occurring within the workplace. Retaliation claims can be quite challenging for business defense because they actually amalgamate two independent issues: the original complaint and the employer’s actions after the fact.
Business Law Group represents big and small businesses in the greater Chicago area, developing strong defenses in cases where current or former employees have made retaliation claims. We focus on showing that your business acted within its legal rights and that any employment actions taken were appropriate and in no way related to the employee’s complaint. We work with you every step of the way to ensure you are abiding by Illinois and federal laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act.
Defense Of Public Accommodation Claims
Public accommodation claims entail that a business has discriminated against customers based on race, disability, gender, or other protected characteristics. This is very important to the business and its legal reputation. Our legal staff at The Business Law Group, enforces the defense of businesses against public accommodation claims under the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/5-102. We can steer them through this dispute by checking business policies, gathering evidence, and developing a strong defense mechanism that will secure the client’s reputation and legal rights.
Preventive Measures
We believe the best way of dealing with civil rights allegations is through prevention. That’s why we provide proactive guidance to businesses on anti-discrimination policy implementation, employee training, and compliance with state and federal civil rights laws. We work with our clients to make sure proper workplace practices are in place, greatly reducing the risk of a civil rights violation, along with the potential litigation against your business. Be it in the form of policy development or training programs, we provide you with tools and legal guidance to help ensure compliance and reduce exposure.
Litigation And Mediation
In case of claims of civil rights violations, we are ready to defend your business in court, at mediation, or through administrative hearings. We have a battery of well-experienced litigators who can ably defend businesses in all types of civil rights cases, and we strive for positive results in all our cases. Whether it is through negotiation, settlement, or litigation, we always have your business’s interests at heart. We understand the need to reduce both the level of legal risk and the financial impact—hence, we structure our defense approaches to draw quick and swift resolutions that are both cost-effective and efficient.
Regulatory Compliance
The easiest way to avoid potential legal challenges is to ensure that your business has complied with the relevant civil rights laws and regulations. We help companies ensure full compliance with Illinois and federal civil rights laws through an understanding of the legal changes, compliance programs, and reacting to requirements. Engaging Business Law Group, will thereby give you peace of mind in keeping your business within the parameters of the law while maintaining a respectful workplace environment.
Contact Business Law Group For Exceptional Legal Services
At Business Law Group, our history creates a tradition of vigorously protecting businesses subject to claims of civil rights violations while at the same time vigorously defending the businesses’ own interests. We have the ability to assist in discrimination and harassment, retaliation, and public accommodation-related legal problems with your business. Contact our Chicago civil rights violation defense attorneys at Business Law Group by calling 224-353-6498 to receive your free consultation. Let our experienced, aggressive legal defense help you protect your business, reputation, and future.
