employment and labor-related civil litigation, including claims involving allegations of discrimination, wrongful termination, whistle-blower status and retaliation, violations of ERISA, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, labor-management relations, the Railway Labor Act, breach of the duty of fair representation, and other employment-related matters;

 

commercial and business litigation, including contractual disputes, claims of unfair competition, antitrust matters, business torts, and corporate and securities litigation;

 

civil rights cases, including claims alleging abuses by the DCFS, discrimination in housing and education, abuse of police power, and violations of other civil liberties protected by the United States Constitution, a state constitution, or federal or state law;

 

securities fraud and securities enforcement defense;

 

representation before the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Trade Commission, and Justice Department;

 

criminal defense, including white collar criminal defense, juvenile proceedings, federal and state charges (and, for more information about our criminal defense practice, please visit our dedicated criminal and family law website at www.gregorywstevenslaw.com);

 

family law matters, including child custody disputes, divorce, and alimony (and, for information about our family law practice, please visit our dedicated criminal and family law website at www.gregorywstevenslaw.com);

 

child abuse and neglect, child custody proceedings, termination of parental rights;

 

product liability cases and medical and professional malpractice;

 

bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 (and, for more information about our bankruptcy law practice, please visit our dedicated bankruptcy law website at www.gwsbankruptcylaw.com);

 

adversary proceedings in the bankruptcy court;

 

foreclosure representation; and

 

consumer debt negotiation.

Mr. Stevens' also has significant experience in providing counseling and training in employment and labor-related matters.  His experience in representing both employers and employees in litigation gives him a unique perspective other firms may not be able to provide.  In addition to litigation, his practice has emphasized the following:

 

preventative counseling and representation by working closely with business clients to help them address employment issues before they become problems, including providing guidance in drafting employee handbooks and manuals, training supervisors and employees, and assisting in making decisions concerning hiring, layoffs, terminations, benefits, and compensation;

representing employers and employees in connection with administrative claims and civil actions involving claims of wrongful discharge, discrimination, and retaliation;

negotiating and drafting contractual and licensing agreements;

representing employers and employees in connection with claims under the National labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act, and before the National Labor Relations Board, National Mediation Board, and National Railroad Adjustment Board; and

representing employers and employees in alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and arbitrations.