About

William R. Pokorny is a lawyer in Chicago, Illinois who specializes in labor and employment matters, representing management in various legal issues. He has extensive experience in litigation and counseling, focusing on discrimination, disabilities, ERISA and employee benefits, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, wrongful discharge, wage and hour law, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and labor relations. Mr. Pokorny has a diverse client base, including manufacturers, utilities, hospitals, healthcare providers, insurance companies, financial services firms, staffing firms, retailers, restaurant operators, hotels, not-for-profit agencies, colleges and universities, school districts, and local government agencies. He has represented clients in state and federal courts in Florida, Kansas, Texas, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio, as well as the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. With his experience and expertise, William R. Pokorny is a trusted legal advisor for employers facing complex labor and employment issues. Contact him for professional representation and guidance in navigating the legal landscape.

Legal Issues

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Elder Law

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Francaek Radelet P.C.
  2003
• Associate
  Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon
  2003
• Associate
  McDermott, Will & Emery
  2001

Education

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