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Craig R. Thorstenson

Chicago, IL

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Craig R. Thorstenson is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Chicago) (2022).

About Craig R. Thorstenson: Craig R. Thorstenson is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Craig R. Thorstenson represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Craig R. Thorstenson

Craig Thorstenson concentrates his practice in the litigation of employment disputes and providing related counseling.

Craig Thorstenson concentrates his practice in the litigation of employment disputes and providing related counseling. His experience includes defending numerous WARN Act, FLSA and Title VII class actions, prosecuting and defending actions over restrictive covenants, and handling complex labor arbitrations. He regularly acts as "in-house" employment counsel for several companies that elect to outsource their employment work.

Craig also provides day-to-day, proactive and common sense counseling to employers on every aspect of the employer-employee relationship. In conjunction with counseling, he conducts targeted client training for human resources professionals and company managers, including training on LGBT issues.

Earlier in his career, Craig formed a partnership specializing in employment discrimination, primarily from the plaintiff's side, an experience that gives him a unique perspective when counseling and litigating.

Craig is a member of FordHarrison's Executive Committee, oversees the firm's offices in the Upper Midwest, and serves as the Managing Partner of the firm's Chicago office.

https://www.fordharrison.com/CraigThorstenson

Credentials

Education

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    J.D. · 1988

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Chicago)

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 1660

Chicago, Illinois 60601

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  • What areas of law does Craig R. Thorstenson practice?

    Craig R. Thorstenson focuses on Employment and Litigation.

  • Where is Craig R. Thorstenson located?

    Craig R. Thorstenson primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 1660.

  • Is Craig R. Thorstenson a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with Craig R. Thorstenson?

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