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Sharon Marie Peart, Employment Attorney in Joliet, Illinois

Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation

PartneratChilton Yambert & Porter LLP

Joliet, IL

Practicing employment in Joliet since 1990.

36+
Years practicing
2
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Sharon Marie Peart is a partner based in Joliet, IL. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Sharon has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP.

Based in
Joliet, IL
Experience
over 36 years
Known for
Employment · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Employment, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Joliet, IL.
  • Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Sharon Marie Peart: Sharon Marie Peart is a partner based in Joliet, IL. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Sharon has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Sharon takes on

Sharon concentrates on employment, insurance, litigation, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Joliet, Illinois

Sharon takes employment matters in Joliet, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Joliet, Illinois

Sharon takes insurance matters in Joliet, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Joliet, Illinois

Sharon takes litigation matters in Joliet, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Joliet, Illinois

Sharon takes personal injury matters in Joliet, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Joliet, Illinois

Sharon takes workers comp matters in Joliet, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Sharon Marie Peart — employment lawyer in Joliet

Sharon Marie Peart is a partner based in Joliet, IL. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Litigation. Sharon has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP.

Sharon Marie Peart is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. Sharon received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. Sharon practices at Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP in Joliet, IL.

Sharon's approach to employment cases

Sharon Marie Peart is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. Sharon received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. Sharon practices at Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP in Joliet, IL.

Clients Sharon works with

Sharon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, insurance, and litigation matters in Joliet and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Dickinson School of Law

    J.D. · 1990

  • Millikin University

    B.S. · 1987

Jurisdictions

Sharon's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1990 · ACTIVE

  • Illinois

    1990 · ACTIVE

Sharon studied at J.D. in Dickinson School of Law and B.S. in Millikin University.

Law school and academic background

Sharon completed J.D. in Dickinson School of Law and B.S. in Millikin University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharon runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Sharon's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association

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Locations

Sharon Marie Peart's office in Joliet

Sharon's primary office is at 54 N. Ottawa St., Ste. 540, Joliet, IL, 60432. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP

54 N. Ottawa St., Ste. 540

Joliet, IL 60432

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sharon Marie Peart — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sharon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Sharon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sharon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Joliet, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sharon

Sharon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sharon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Sharon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sharon Marie Peart

  • How much does it cost to hire Sharon for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sharon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Sharon offer a free consultation?

    Sharon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Sharon's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Illinois typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sharon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Sharon take my case if I'm outside Joliet?

    Sharon is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sharon will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Sharon?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sharon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Sharon accepting new employment clients right now?

    Sharon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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