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Trusted Family Law lawyer

Karen Conti

Karen Conti is a Chicago-based boutique attorney concentrating in family law and estate planning. As an aggressive, committed, and well-known litigator in Chicago for more than 35 years, Karen has been a dynamic and influential attorney in the local and national legal community. Karen has intensive and diverse trial experience from the Circuit Court of Cook County to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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EXPERIENCED Employment Law lawyer

Patrick Dolan

Repeatedly voted by his peers to be an Illinois Super Lawyer in Employment Law (top 5%), Patrick Dolan has effectively represented executives, management and non-management level employees, and companies in a variety of employment and business-related matters for more than 30 years. Patrick has a strong reputation for negotiating employment and separation agreements, often including non-compete clauses and complex equity issues. Clients also seek his practical legal advice and advocacy for workplace issues involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and unpaid compensation. Patrick litigates administrative claims and lawsuits in state and federal courts.

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AREAS OF 

BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT LAW

  • Employment contracts
  • Non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Executive compensation
  • Severance package negotiation
  • Unlawful retaliation & whistleblower protection
  • The Illinois Whistleblower Protection Act
  • Employee handbook and policies
  • Sex discrimination & harassment
  • Disability discrimination & harassment
  • Age discrimination
  • State and Federal litigation
  • Litigation timeline
  • Representative at the Administrative Agencies
  • Advice and counseling on workplace issues

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Conti & Dolan

EXPERIENCE

30+ years

Impeccable

REPUTATION

Responsive

Attorneys

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Professionals we work with

At Conti & Dolan, we work closely with a number of professionals who assist our clients in the various aspects of litigation. Experienced, trusted, and respected by the courts, these individuals are invaluable to providing firm clients with sophisticated, efficient, and well-priced advice and guidance.


  • Forensic accountants/money tracers
  • Financial analysts and planners
  • Tax professionals
  • Appraisers
  • Private investigators
  • Family and children’s therapists

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She became my right hand when my world was turned upside down.


-Former Client

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Karen handled my affairs expertly and with aplomb. Her ability to grasp the facts, understand the emotional issues and craft, write and argue motions to achieve results is noteworthy.


-Former Client

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Finally… a lawyer who listened to me. I hired Karen recently after a bad experience with another “premier” lawyer. Karen exceeded my expectations.


-Former Client

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I have had great experiences working with Patrick over the past several years. He is extremely professional and well- versed in variety of employment/contractual matters. I would highly recommend him both for individuals and companies.


- KK

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Patrick Dolan gets results. He is an expert in his field and has provided outstanding council to management in the area of labor law. Patrick is ethical, trustworthy and personable; he is an integral part of the team.


-JD

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We have used Patrick as a legal consultant for employment law, as well as to help us review and create employment contracts. He has done good work for us, has great insight into the legal nuances, and helps with creative solutions to our specific needs.


-LS

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