Civil Litigation

Ciesla & Ciesla is a Chicago area law firm that excels in representing individuals, publicly and privately held corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, colleges, universities and other entities in a wide variety of disputes in state and federal courts, and before municipalities and administrative agencies.

Clients turn to Ciesla & Ciesla in multiparty actions with complicated issues and high stakes, and also seek our counsel in smaller cases.

Ciesla & Ciesla's litigation experience is varied and extensive. We have represented clients' interests in issues involving:

• Business Litigation
• Employment Litigation
• Education Litigation
• Fraud Claims
• Injunctions/Temporary Restraining Orders
• Real Estate and Land Use Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Liquor License Violations
• Class Actions

Our objective is to effectively meet your legal needs in the most economic and efficient manner. We work to provide you with appropriate, expeditious and positive resolutions.

Business Litigation

Your business is important. You worked hard to build it. You need to make certain it is protected. Ciesla & Ciesla provides strong legal support to any business litigation matter, including those related to:

• Contract Disputes
• Lease Disputes
• Breach of Contracts
• Shareholder Disputes
• Partnership Disputes
• Securities Disputes
• Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
• Unfair Competition
• Commercial Disparagement
• Fiduciary Duties

Employment Litigation

As an employer, your goal is to operate your business profitably in accordance with all applicable laws. As an employee, you want to work in a company where your rights are protected. Ciesla & Ciesla represents employees and employers in State and Federal Courts, as well as before the United States Department of Education, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR).

Some common employment litigation issues are:

• Non-Competition Covenants
• Non-Solicitation Covenants
• Confidentiality and other restrictive covenants
• Wrongful Termination Claims
• Sexual Harassment Claims
• Discrimination (race, gender, religion, age and sexual orientation discrimination) Claims
• Employment and Executive Contract Actions
• Hostile Work Environment Claims
• Overtime Labor Law Issues
• Wage and Hour Matters
• Statutory Compliance (ADA - Americans With Disabilities Act, FMLA - Family Medical Leave Act, ADEA - Age Discrimination in Employment Act, HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, USERRA - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, FLSA - Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA - Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)

Education Litigation

Ciesla & Ciesla represents colleges and universities on a national level in State and Federal Courts, and before the United States Department of Education and other administrative agencies, for issues involving:

• Accreditation
• Federal and State Financial Aid including Federal Title III and Title IV Financial Aid
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Suspension and expulsion of students
• Granting or denial of tenure of faculty
• Termination of faculty and employees

Fraud Claims

Ciesla & Ciesla's fraud litigation includes individual cases as well as class-action lawsuits in the following areas:

• Misrepresentation Claims
• Omission Claims
• Wrongful Conduct
• Bad Faith

Injunctions/Temporary Restraining Orders

Ciesla & Ciesla has represented a variety of individuals, educational and corporate clients seeking or defending against temporary retraining orders, preliminary injunctions or permanent injunctions in the areas of business law, contracts, real estate and accreditation.

Real Estate and Land Use Litigation

Ciesla & Ciesla represents property owners, managers, associations, and investors with a broad array of real estate and land use issues. Our attorneys have comprehensive experience in litigation of real estate and land use litigation in the following areas:

• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Adverse Possession
• Zoning
• Evictions
• Foreclosures
• Leasing
• Rights in Easements
• Escrow Funds
• Defects in Record Title
• Forgery and Fraud
• Purchase and Sale Agreement Litigation
• Specific Performance
• Condominium Litigation

Construction Litigation

Ciesla & Ciesla has represented the owners of major building projects, homeowners, general contractors and sub-contractors in a variety of areas, including litigation. Litigation in this area includes:

• Contract Disputes
• Construction Defects
• Breach of Warranties
• Bid Protests
• Mechanics' Liens

Liquor License Violations

Ciesla & Ciesla represents franchises, restaurants, clubs, bars and stores regarding liquor license users, including defending violation citations.

Class Actions

Ciesla & Ciesla has represented classes in litigation involving consumer fraud issues and the constitutionality of statutes.

If you, your company or institution has potential or current litigation issues, contact Ciesla & Ciesla for a consultation. Our attorneys provide solutions that meet our clients' legal needs, so they can go about their business.

Ciesla & Ciesla, P.C.
836 Skokie Boulevard
Suite 220
Northbrook IL 60062
Phone: (847) 412 1988
Fax: (847) 418 3217
www.cieslaciesla.com

Located in Northbrook, Illinois, at Ciesla & Ciesla we develop strategies and solutions to help our business clients achieve success. We serve businesses across DuPage County, Cook County, and the Chicago area, including the cities of Deerfield, Lake Forest, Winnetka, Glencoe, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Evanston, Glenview, Skokie, and Highland Park.