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I am a unique Illinois lawyer who represents individuals, consumers and small business owners. I have two office locations to better serve you--one in downtown Chicago and one just outside Peoria. If you have been seriously injured, physically or monetarily I am here to help you. I handle sexual harassment cases as well as personal injury cases, including wrongful death cases, throughout the state of Illinois. I can help you through the complex legal system. My priority is client satisfaction. Unlike most attorneys I am available seven days a week and can work around your schedule.
I am a former Green Beret with the 10th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Operations Command and I am familiar with the needs of servicemen and servicewomen.
I will provide you with personal attention and access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I will rapidly move your case along and recognize that you may want to potentially resolve your case quickly. I also have the resources and experience to take your case to trial if necessary.
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Additional Practice Area
- Car Accidents
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
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- 7th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
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- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
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- United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- President
- The Law Office of Peter M. LaSorsa, P.C.
- - Current
- Lecturer
- Nine Cruiseship lines including: Silversea and Oceania
- - Current
- Attorney
- Caterpillar Inc.
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- Intelligence, Security and Technology
- Undisclosed
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- Sergeant
- 10th Special Forces Group and then 19th and 20th Group
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Education
- John Marshall Law School
- J.D. | Law
- Honors: Member Law Review
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- Bradley University
- B.A.
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Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation
- ISBA-Human Rights Section
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Illinois State Bar Association--Legal Technology
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Illinois State Bar Association--Corporate Law
Professional Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Member Corporate Law Department Section Council 2004-2011; Chair of the Corporate Law Departments Section Council 2008-2009; Member of the Standing Committee on Legal Technology 2006-Present; Secretary Committee on Legal Technology 2009-2010; Vice-Chair Committee on Legal Technology 2010-2011; Chair Committee on Legal Technology 2011-2012; Member Federal Civil Practice Section Council 2006-continuing; Member Human Rights Section Council 2010-continuing; Secretary Human Rights Section Council 2012-2012; Member Labor and Employment Law 2011-continuing.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- An Update On Google Analytics
- Illinois State Bar Associations Committee on Legal Technology
- Build A Website That Attracts Clients
- American Bar Associations GP Solo
- Is The Use Of Facial Recognition Software A Violation Of Your Privacy Rights?
- Illinois State Bar Associations Human Rights
- Technology That Will Help You Beat The Big Firms
- American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine
- The Danger Of Internet Checks As Part Of A Companies Hiring Process
- Illinois State Bar Associations Labor and Employment
Speaking Engagements
- Sexual Harassment Tips, Illinois State Bar Association
- 2012
- Litigating and Defending Employment Discrimination Cases, Illinois State Bar Association
- 2012
- Admitting Facebook Pages Into Evidence, Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Legal Technology
- 2012
- Litigating and Defending Employment Discrimination Cases, Illinois State Bar Association
- 2013
- The Intersection of Social Media and the Practice of Law, Illinois State Bar Association
- 2013
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
- Q. In the state of Illinois. Do I have to return a Promise Ring to an exboyfrien?
- A: I agree it is a gift, but if he doesn't have clean title to the gift, he didn't own it outright to give it to you--so technically the store owns it not you. So if he stops making payments the store could ask for it back. It would be no different than if he purchases a car or house and was making payments and give it to you as a gift--if he stopped paying the bank, the bank would own it and take possession.
- Q. I received a call from an IT company . Demanding payment. Can they do this?
- A: It would depend on the terms of the agreement you signed. And it would also depend on how they were taking payment from you and if they can prove you were given services or the services were available to you during that time. You should seek an attorney to review your agreement--pay the hourly rate of the attorney and get a better understanding.
- Q. I need probono services for divorce/family law.
- A: Even though you may not have money up front for an attorney's fees, if you hire an attorney he or she may be able to collect attorney fees from your husband through court order. You should check with local attorneys who handle divorce cases.
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