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Jeffrey R. Kulwin, LawyerMember
Jeffrey Kulwin
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Jeffrey Kulwin

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161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60601

Civil Rights, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment and 8 more

About Jeffrey Kulwin

Jeffrey Kulwin | Trial Attorney | Chicago, Illinois

Jeffrey Kulwin is a Chicago trial attorney at Kulwin, Masciopinto & Kulwin, LLP, representing employees, executives, whistleblowers, and businesses in high-stakes litigation throughout Illinois. He practices primarily in the Circuit Court of Cook County and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Jeff handles wrongful termination, workplace retaliation, FMLA interference, whistleblower claims, and civil rights violations under Section 1983 — as well as complex commercial litigation involving shareholder disputes, business divorce, breach of fiduciary duty, and contract enforcement. His clients include mid-career professionals, C-suite executives, and closely held business owners facing disputes that demand trial-ready counsel.

What sets Jeff apart in the Chicago market is cross-side experience: he has litigated on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, giving him a direct line of sight into how opposing counsel builds and presents a case. That perspective shapes his strategy from the first filing through verdict. Verdicts from his practice have been recognized among the Top 20 Jury Verdicts in Illinois and the Top 100 Commercial Litigation Verdicts in the United States.

If you are an employee facing retaliation, an executive negotiating a high-value departure, a whistleblower seeking confidential counsel, or a business owner dealing with a partner or shareholder dispute, Jeff Kulwin offers the trial experience and strategic depth your case demands.

Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination | Workplace Retaliation | FMLA Litigation | Whistleblower Claims | Civil Rights (§1983) | Privacy Claims | Shareholder Disputes | Business Divorce | Commercial Litigation | Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Courts: Cook County Circuit Court | N.D. Illinois | Illinois Appellate Court

 

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Rights
  • Labor and Employment 5
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Americans With Disabilities Act
    • Whistleblower Litigation
    • Discrimination
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Communications and Media 1
    • Privacy Law
  • Other 2
    • Retaliation
    • Employment Litigation

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Jeffrey R. Kulwin, Lawyer
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Case

    Ryan et al. v. Advocate et al.

    $10.2 Million Jury Verdict - Privacy Violation / Negligence Case

    As a privacy
    employment lawyer    , I represented seven female medical professionals including a doctor, nurses,
    technicians who experienced serious privacy violations at their workplace. The hospital
    doctors they worked with invaded their privacy
    failed to protect them from harm. After fighting hard for my clients' rights, the jury awarded $10.2 million in compensatory
    punitive damages in September 2018. This verdict was recognized as one of the Top 20 Jury Verdicts in Illinois for 2018.

    Marler v. BOS Group, LLC et al.

    $2.5 Million Jury Verdict - Commercial Litigation

    In this commercial litigation case, I represented a majority member of an LLC who was cheated through fraud
    breach of contract during the company's dissolution. The case involved complex business disputes
    contract violations. In March 2019, the jury sided with my client
    awarded $2.5 million in compensatory
    punitive damages. This verdict was recognized as one of the Top 50 Jury Verdicts in Illinois
    one of the Top 100 Commercial Litigation Verdicts in the United States for 2019.

    Geraty v. Village of Antioch

    $279,000 Jury Verdict - Court-Ordered Promotion - Discrimination Victory - Police Officer Promotion Case

    As a discrimination
    employment attorney    , I represented a female police officer who faced unfair treatment
    was denied promotions because of her gender. She was passed over for both a Sergeant position
    a Detective role despite being qualified. The jury found that the village violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. My client won compensatory damages
    the court ordered her promotion to Sergeant, ensuring she received the position she deserved.

    Schmalz v. Village of North Riverside et al.

    $600,000 Jury Verdict - Retaliation
    Defamation Case

    As a retaliation
    defamation attorney    , I represented a union president who was defamed by the mayor as political payback for st
    ing up for workers' rights. This case involved defamation claims against the village government. In June 2023, the jury found in favor of my client
    awarded $600,000 in compensatory
    punitive damages against the former mayor, proving that employers cannot punish workers for exercising their rights.

    Denison et al. v. Myers, et al.

    $702,049 Verdict - Shareholder Dispute

    In this complex commercial litigation case, I represented majority shareholders who were being harmed by a minority shareholder who was illegally competing against their own company. The case involved breach of fiduciary duty
    unfair business practices. In April 2018, the court awarded my clients $702,049 in compensatory
    punitive damages, stopping the harmful competition
    protecting their business interests.

    Perry et al. v. Klusmeyer$4 Million Judgment - Privacy Violation Case

    As a privacy lawyer, I represented victims in a disturbing invasion of privacy case where a supervisor placed hidden cameras in a women's staff restroom. In this egregious violation of privacy, the court entered a $4 million judgment against the offender, recognizing the serious harm caused by the violation
    ensuring justice was served for those affected.

  • Additional Links
    https://jeffreykulwin.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Illinois
    1996, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Wisconsin
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Drake University
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Loyola University, Chicago
    Class of 1993
    B.A.

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    Jeffrey Kulwin was admitted in 1996 to the State of Illinois.
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    Jeffrey Kulwin is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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    Jeffrey Kulwin attended Drake University.
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    Jeffrey R. Kulwin, Lawyer was established in 2006.

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