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Abogado Trevino, Fern en Chicago, IL: During the first consultation, I obtain the facts, discuss the law as it applies to those facts, identify the strengths and...
During the first consultation, I obtain the facts, discuss the law as it applies to those facts, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the client's particular case and educate the client about the legal process, so that the client can make an informed decision about the options that are available. I work closely with my clients, and if the case requires litigation, I expect the client's cooperation and involvement until a settlement or a verdict is achieved. I accept some cases on a contingent fee basis after the initial consultation.In March 1998, I won a $365,000 federal court jury award in a case involving a Pakistani auditor who was denied a promotion to supervisor based on his national origin. Hasham v. California State Board of Equalization, 96 V 3326 (N.D. I1 1998).Practice limited exclusively to representation of employees in the negotiation and litigation of employment matters. Represent employees in federal and state court and before administrative agencies on a variety of matters including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, defamation, unfair labor practices and severance agreements.Represented management nationwide in labor and employment law issues including Title VII, ADEA, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADA, state fair employment practice laws, express and implied breach of contract, retaliatory discharge, arbitration and Section 301 breach of duty of fair representation. Additionally, reviewed and updated employee handbooks.Office of Regional Counsel, Midwest Region, Internal Revenue Service, Labor AttorneySuccessfully defended the IRS in employment discrimination and unfair labor practice hearings. Advised Regional Counsel and District Managers on employment and labor issues. Interpreted and applied technical regulations.City of Chicago Law Department, Employee Litigation Division, Assistant Corporation CounselRepresented City before the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Chicago Police and Personnel Boards and in state court. Litigated discharge and other hearings involving multiple witnesses and expert testimony before Police and Personnel Boards; achieved 95% success rate. Argued administrative appeals; wrote opinion letters and legal memoranda; and drafted disciplinary charges.Consider the following: Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personalinformation? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem? Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Hasthe lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours? Cost - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flatfee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case? City - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
