For over 25 years, Jeff has represented clients in high-stakes lawsuits, focusing on protecting people where they work. He ranks among Chicago’s top employment litigation attorneys, having met the rigorous selection criteria set by Super Lawyers. Jeff is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the largest organization of lawyers who primarily represent employees in litigation including discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation cases. Jeff utilizes a client-centric approach to stand up for what is right against who is wrong. Read about some of Jeff’s work here.
Jeff is a results-driven lawyer committed to pursuing justice in employment litigation, business disputes and civil rights cases.
WHAT JEFF'S CLIENTS SAY:
“If you are looking to hire Jeff, my only advice is to hope he takes your case."
“If you are seeking exceptional legal representation that combines expertise, compassion, and dedication, look no further."
“Jeff is not the first lawyer I've worked with, but he is the first lawyer whose glowing reviews and accolades by former clients posted on his website actually turned out to be true and matched my own experience working with him.”
“Jeff was more than a lawyer, he was a detective. Jeff found the dirt hidden in the drawer.”
“I felt like David vs Goliath, but in the end the truth won. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone who is the victim of workplace injustice.”
“Jeff’s dogged determination carried me through our fight. I know that sometimes justice is hard to find, but thankfully Jeff left no stone unturned.”
“Jeff is an excellent lawyer and litigator. I never doubted his dedication and devotion to my case, and he was exacting in details and the nuances of it. Jeff got it.”
“In the end, when all was said and done, Jeff wanted to make sure first and foremost, and above all else that I was taken care of first, and completely satisfied with the end result before our client-relationship was concluded. And you can’t go wrong (or ever lose) with that. That’s always a ‘win’ in my book.”
“It was my first time being a litigant and in court. Jeff made the whole process understandable and less intimidating.”
“Jeff was the only lawyer I explained my case to on the phone who took the time to simply sit and listen while I described my situation. From that first phone call, I knew right away that he wasn’t just another lawyer.”
“If you are right and truthful, I believe Jeff is the one who will get the justice you deserve.”
“Jeff recognized that you have to use ALL resources available to tell my story and to share with the world that you are not alone and you will not be silenced anymore.”
“What helped me the most was the fact that Mr. Kulwin always kept my husband and I abreast of any development and he truly kept us informed throughout the case. He proved to be most sincere, trustworthy, and informative lawyer we have ever had to work with.”
“I highly recommend Jeff for any employment related matters.”
“I can’t think of a single thing Jeff could have done better for me. I hope I never need an attorney again – but if I do, Jeff’s the man.”
“Most important to me, Jeff kept me abreast of every internal and external communication and always made me feel like I was in control of the situation.”
“Jeff wanted to know me as a person and not just as a client. That meant a lot to me.”
“When I reached out to Jeff, he was open-minded, explained that justice is not always in a form of monetary awards, but about bringing awareness to issues.”
“Jeff worked with, guided, and reassured me through the long legal journey.”
“Jeff articulated my whole story from beginning to end laying out all the facts to meet my objectives. He believed in me!"
“I highly recommend Jeff to anyone who is seeking and needing justice for themselves and ensuring the injustices in our society are corrected.”
“I know that my situation was relatively minor, but Jeff treated me as if I was a substantial client. It gave me the security and confidence I needed, and again shows me that KMK is a quality firm providing top-notch representation.”
“Through our years working together, Jeff maintained a realistic and level-headed approach to the twists and turns the court process brought us.”
“Jeff calmly explained the complex legal jargon surrounding my case in easy to understand terminology. Together we discussed different litigation and non-litigation options. He talked to me and treated me not as a client, but an equal, demonstrating his empathy at every stage of the process.”
JEFF'S BLOG
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2025 Super Lawyers List
Jeff was selected for the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list, marking the fifth time he has received this recognition.
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Ex-Manager Files Lawsuit Against Chicago Strip Club for Retaliation After Reporting Sexual Harassment
A former manager at Rick’s Cabaret, a prominent Chicago strip club, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after reporting sexual harassment.
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Thank You Sergeant Dawn Geraty
The Village of Antioch Police Department refused to promote Dawn Geraty to Sergeant because she was a woman. Eight years later, she made history.
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Mayor Found Liable for Defamation Against Police Union President
Former Village of North Riverside Mayor Ken Krochmal was found guilty of defaming the president of the police union during the 2013 election.
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City Fails to Dismiss General Contractor’s Lawsuit Alleging Forged Easement and Political Retaliation
The City of Danville faces allegations that top officials retaliated against a general contractor for backing the Mayor’s political opponents.
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Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleges Unlawful Termination After Reporting LEADS and FMLA Violations
Whistleblower lawsuit alleges the Village of Lynwood fired an employee for reporting suspected legal violations by top village officials to the government.
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