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Takeaway: The PAC held that a village board violated the Open Meetings Act by improperly interfering with a resident’s public comment, including by prohibiting her from naming trustees and prematurely cutting off her remarks. The Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access […]

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Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that Nicki Bazer has been named the 2026 recipient of the Shelli Anderson Legacy Award for Excellence in School Law. The Shelli Anderson Legacy Award is presented annually by the Illinois Association of School Personnel […]

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Join us on February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM as special education law attorneys Kaitlin Atlas and Jennifer Smith from Franczek P.C. and CPI’s Enterprise Education Executive Mike Baran for a discussion on the latest guidance around restraint and timeout in Illinois Schools, a […]

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Join us on February 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM for the next webinar in our “Title IX: Top 10” series. Register Here This time, we will focus on the 2020 Title IX Regulations and the essentials of compliant investigations and […]

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is back to operating after recent confirmations restored a quorum and a new General Counsel. While the Board can once again issue decisions, it currently lacks the votes needed to overturn significant union-friendly decisions […]

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Franczek P.C. strengthened its position as Chicago’s labor and employment law firm with the return of Jason Patterson as a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. Jason rejoins the firm after several years providing in-house […]

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About us

Franczek P.C. has been synonymous with high-quality legal services for employers and educational institutions for 30 years.

We focus our practice on a few key areas, providing public and private sector clients with an unmatched level of service. Our clearly defined practice allows us to be laser-focused on providing premier advice. In turn, this allows our clients to advance their goals in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

Thought Leadership

PAC Issues First Binding Opinion of 2026: Village Violated OMA by R...

January 30, 2026  by

Takeaway: The PAC held that a village board violated the Open Meetings Act by improperly interfering with a resident’s public comment, including by prohibiting her from naming trustees and prematurely cutting off her remarks. The Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access […]

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Honoring a Best Friend’s Legacy: Nicki Bazer Named 2026 Recip...

January 29, 2026  by

Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that Nicki Bazer has been named the 2026 recipient of the Shelli Anderson Legacy Award for Excellence in School Law. The Shelli Anderson Legacy Award is presented annually by the Illinois Association of School Personnel […]

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Webinar: Current CPI Compliance in Illinois Schools

January 28, 2026  by

Join us on February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM as special education law attorneys Kaitlin Atlas and Jennifer Smith from Franczek P.C. and CPI’s Enterprise Education Executive Mike Baran for a discussion on the latest guidance around restraint and timeout in Illinois Schools, a […]

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What Our Clients Say

Quality

Franczek P.C. is an excellent boutique firm.
They are the one firm that is exceptional in my mind. When they formed they decided to stay small-to-medium sized. They are very good at what they do.
Not many firms have that expertise and the school and employment law practice. The rates are very reasonable considering the quality of legal representation.

Experience

Franczek P.C. has an incredible depth of knowledge and an understanding of the climates in which we work.
Franczek P.C. distinguishes itself as the best firm in town. Franczek P.C. is a top performer. They have an understanding of the local needs in Illinois and help us navigate the requirements to succeed there.

Client Service

I trust the team, I trust their judgment. They have demonstrated time after time that they have our best interests in mind. They are honest and conduct themselves with the highest sense of ethics. They are top notch in all regards. They are very dedicated to their clients.
They are excellent lawyers and advocates. They are very mindful of clients’ need and are both pragmatic and creative in their approaches to resolving issues. The reputation they hold is one of the best, and I find the people to be very service oriented. Their strengths are their professionalism, knowledge, and quality of service. We are extremely happy with their work.

Value

We did a thorough search prior to hiring them. We found their cost, experience, and knowledge to far exceed any of the other law firms we interviewed.
They definitely provide good value for the money. I get good, solid legal advice but not at the price of a large firm.

Partnering with Clients

I have worked with many other firms throughout my career and favor Franczek P.C. as my most trusted legal partner. The most important thing for me is honesty, transparency, and trust. They all share these values, which is why we work so well together.
The factor that Franczek P.C. has over the other firms I've worked with is that they really see themselves as our partner versus just another client in their book of business.
The group is very knowledgeable and works really well with our team. They seem like an internal partner.
Franczek P.C. is an excellent boutique firm.
They are the one firm that is exceptional in my mind. When they formed they decided to stay small-to-medium sized. They are very good at what they do.
Not many firms have that expertise and the school and employment law practice. The rates are very reasonable considering the quality of legal representation.
Franczek P.C. has an incredible depth of knowledge and an understanding of the climates in which we work.
Franczek P.C. distinguishes itself as the best firm in town. Franczek P.C. is a top performer. They have an understanding of the local needs in Illinois and help us navigate the requirements to succeed there.
I trust the team, I trust their judgment. They have demonstrated time after time that they have our best interests in mind. They are honest and conduct themselves with the highest sense of ethics. They are top notch in all regards. They are very dedicated to their clients.
They are excellent lawyers and advocates. They are very mindful of clients’ need and are both pragmatic and creative in their approaches to resolving issues. The reputation they hold is one of the best, and I find the people to be very service oriented. Their strengths are their professionalism, knowledge, and quality of service. We are extremely happy with their work.
We did a thorough search prior to hiring them. We found their cost, experience, and knowledge to far exceed any of the other law firms we interviewed.
They definitely provide good value for the money. I get good, solid legal advice but not at the price of a large firm.
I have worked with many other firms throughout my career and favor Franczek P.C. as my most trusted legal partner. The most important thing for me is honesty, transparency, and trust. They all share these values, which is why we work so well together.
The factor that Franczek P.C. has over the other firms I've worked with is that they really see themselves as our partner versus just another client in their book of business.
The group is very knowledgeable and works really well with our team. They seem like an internal partner.