Employment Rights Attorneys | Barrett & Farahany

Helping employees find justice in eight states with offices in Illinois, Georgia, and Alabama.

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About Our Firm

Our attorneys are equipped to help employees find their voice and protect their legal rights in the workplace. Our case evaluation team is staffed by knowledgeable attorneys who provide the assistance you need whether it be a listening ear, legal advocacy, or guidance about the next steps you can take to strengthen your case. We work in true partnership with our clients to ensure they know they have been heard.

Amanda A. Farahany

Amanda A. Farahany

Managing Partner

Aaron B. Maduff - Partner and Maduff Branch Chair

Aaron B. Maduff

Partner

Matthew Billips | Partner and Billips Branch Chair

Matthew Billips

Partner

Benjamin A. Stark

Benjamin A. Stark

Partner

Heather Ryfa

Heather Ryfa

Motions Counsel

Charleen Barnwell

Case Evaluation Attorney

Detra Hicks - Associate Attorney

Detra Hicks

Senior Associate Attorney

Laura Blake

Laura Blake

Case Evaluation Attorney

Michelle Reid - Case Evaluation Attorney

Michelle Reid

Case Evaluation Attorney

Nicholas Chester | Case Evaluation Attorney

Nicholas Chester

Case Evaluation Attorney

Nini Stewart

Associate Attorney

Ianna Richardson

Attorney

Constance Cooper

Attorney

Emory Loescher - Summer Associate

Emory Loescher

Summer Associate

Constance Cooper

Attorney

Aaron B. Maduff - Partner and Maduff Branch Chair

Aaron B. Maduff

Partner

Aaron B. Maduff - Partner and Maduff Branch Chair

Aaron B. Maduff

Partner

Emory Loescher - Summer Associate

Emory Loescher

Summer Associate

Amanda A. Farahany

Amanda A. Farahany

Managing Partner

Aaron B. Maduff - Partner and Maduff Branch Chair

Aaron B. Maduff

Partner

Matthew Billips | Partner and Billips Branch Chair

Matthew Billips

Partner

Benjamin A. Stark

Benjamin A. Stark

Partner

Heather Ryfa

Heather Ryfa

Motions Counsel

Charleen Barnwell

Case Evaluation Attorney

Detra Hicks - Associate Attorney

Detra Hicks

Senior Associate Attorney

Laura Blake

Laura Blake

Case Evaluation Attorney

Michelle Reid - Case Evaluation Attorney

Michelle Reid

Case Evaluation Attorney

Nicholas Chester | Case Evaluation Attorney

Nicholas Chester

Case Evaluation Attorney

Nini Stewart

Associate Attorney

Ianna Richardson

Attorney

Constance Cooper

Attorney

Aaron B. Maduff - Partner and Maduff Branch Chair

Aaron B. Maduff

Partner

Michelle Reid - Case Evaluation Attorney

Michelle Reid

Case Evaluation Attorney

Aaron B. Maduff - Partner and Maduff Branch Chair

Aaron B. Maduff

Partner

Aaron B. Maduff - Partner and Maduff Branch Chair

Aaron B. Maduff

Partner

Constance Cooper

Attorney

Matthew Billips | Partner and Billips Branch Chair

Matthew Billips

Partner

Practice Areas

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Executive Compensation

It is illegal to terminate someone’s employment based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, or other protected class. If you believe your membership in a protected class played a role in your termination, you can seek assistance.

Workplace Discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, or any other type of protected class is illegal, and you have the right to take legal action.

Family and Medical Leave Act

If your employer denies you the unpaid, job-protected leave you are owed, you can seek legal action.

Hostile Work Environment

If you are in a hostile work environment filled with discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, or another protected class, you can seek legal representation as a solution.

Mediation & Arbitration

If you are in a legal battle where you as the plaintiff or defendant have the opportunity to settle out of court in a private legal discussion, whether it be through mediation or arbitration, our attorneys can lead you and help protect your best interests.

Overtime

If you worked over 40 hours in one work week and are eligible for overtime pay, you are owed 1.5x your typical rate of pay for the additional hours you worked. If you are not, you can seek out these lost wages through legal action.

Retaliation

You have the right to take legal action against an employer or fellow employee who subjects you to discrimination or a hostile work environment. If your employer retaliates against you for doing this, you can seek greater legal action.

Sexual Harassment

It is illegal for someone to make unwanted sexual comments or physical interactions with you without your consent.

Wrongful Termination

It is illegal to terminate someone’s employment based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, or other protected class. If you believe your membership in a protected class played a role in your termination, you can seek assistance.

What People Are Saying

At Barrett & Farahany, our core focus is Justice at Work™, and for more than 25 years, Barrett & Farahany has successfully advised and represented individuals with employment claims. When it comes to measuring success, there is no better metric than client satisfaction.

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High Level of Professionalism and Skill

I want to express my extreme satisfaction with the very high level of professionalism and skill that I’ve experienced from everyone who has been handling my case.

- R.C.

First-Class Law Firm

Barrett & Farahany is a first-class law firm with extraordinarily engaged, bright, passionate attorneys.

- B.K.

Each Member of the Team Has Been Great

Each member of the team has been great at meeting the legal challenges of my former employer, while treating me well.

- J.C.

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News & Publications

Is Defamation Ever Considered Workplace Retaliation?

Is Defamation Ever Considered Workplace Retaliation? Workplace dynamics can be complex, and employees may face a variety of challenges while surviving in ...

Employment / Labor

How Does Remote Work Impact Wage & Hour Compliance?

How Does Remote Work Impact Wage & Hour Compliance? Remote work has transformed the way businesses operate and employees work. While working ...

Employment / Labor

Barrett & Farahany Represents Plaintiff in Race Bias Lawsuit Against Life University

A federal judge has recommended that a lawsuit against Life University in Georgia proceed to trial, rejecting the university's request for summary ...

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