Two Franczek P.C. Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients Another Named to 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that James C. Franczek, Jr. and Michael Warner have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Erin Walsh has been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® .
Jim’s recognition is in the areas of Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment. He represents scores of private and public sector employers, including clients in the education, hospitality, banking, and energy industries and has served as chief outside labor counsel for the City of Chicago, the Chicago Public Schools, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (McCormick Place), and Navy Pier Inc. Jim has received numerous recognitions, including from Chambers and Partners, as one of the most powerful labor lawyers in the country, state, and city.
Mike’s recognition is also in the areas of Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment. He represents both private and public sector clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on litigation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution. Mike also uses his substantial trial experience to provide day-to-day counseling to employers on how to best achieve their business objectives while limiting the risks of litigation. In addition to this accolade, Mike has been recognized by Chambers and Partners, Illinois Super Lawyers, and Leading Lawyer in Labor & Employment Law.
Erin’s recognition is in the area of Labor and Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Erin represents both public and private sector clients on a variety of labor and employment issues and school law issues, including employee discipline and discharge, workplace harassment, discrimination and retaliation, employee benefits and leave, student rights and discipline, school board policy and governance, and tort immunity. She has successfully defended clients against allegations of civil rights violations, wage and hour claims, wrongful discharge, FMLA interference and retaliation, breach of contract, and tort law. Erin has been previously recognized by Leading Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®.
Franczek P.C. is proud to share this well-deserved recognition of Jim, Mike and Erin with you. Their excellence is why our Firm has grown into one of the premier labor, employment and education practices in the country.