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Steven Platt advises on labor and employment law, commercial litigation and workplace-related legal matters.
Practice Areas | L. Steven Platt
L. Steven Platt has spent more than 40 years advising on legal matters that define the employer-employee relationship, from compliance questions to complex disputes. His practice covers labor law, employment law and commercial litigation, with work serving clients from a Chicago professional base and across national matters.
Areas of Practice
Labor and Employment Law
Labor and employment law governs the full spectrum of workplace relationships, including union organizing, collective bargaining, employment contracts, wage and hour issues, discrimination claims and wrongful termination matters. Platt brings four decades of concentrated experience in this practice area, providing counsel grounded in legal precision and long-term strategic perspective.
Commercial Litigation
Disputes at the intersection of business and employment require an attorney who understands both the litigation process and the legal frameworks that govern workplace conduct. As a commercial litigation and labor and employment attorney, he has handled complex disputes involving business and employment issues at the state and federal level.
Expert Commentary and Speaking
L. Steven Platt has been quoted in national and regional publications, including The New York Times, USA Today and the Chicago Tribune. He has also delivered more than 100 speaking engagements addressing legal and business audiences on labor and employment matters. This record reflects sustained demand for his perspective in professional and educational settings.
National Reach, Chicago Foundation
Based in Chicago, L. Steven Platt has practiced on nationwide matters throughout his career. Recognition by Chambers and Partners as one of the top five labor and employment attorneys in Chicago reflects both local standing and broader market credibility. Whether advising on compliance, representing clients in litigation or providing perspective on complex employment matters, his work is grounded in preparation, experience and professional discipline.
The practice-area structure reflects the same positioning that defines his broader professional record: Chicago-based legal experience supported by national reach, peer recognition and sustained engagement with workplace law.