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Contact
Email
jamesv@vlahakislaw.com
Phone
(773) 754-4802
Website
Address
Chicago, IL, US
Professional
About
James Constantine Vlahakis is an attorney at Vlahakis Law in Chicago, IL, focusing on Class Action, Consumer Protection, and Wrongful Termination. He began his career at a boutique firm that defended civil rights cases against police officers and governmental officials. Mr. Vlahakis later joined Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP, where he expanded his practice to include the defense of class actions, representing employers, debt collectors, and telemarketers. Notably, he secured a $1.4 million verdict for a deputy police chief who was wrongfully suspended, a significant achievement in his career. Vlahakis Law, founded by Mr.Mr. Vlahakis earned his JD from Loyola University Chicago in 1995 and his BA from Michigan State University in 1992. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois and has been listed as a "40 Under Forty" attorney by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, with nominations highlighting his professionalism and respect among colleagues and opposing counsel.
Credentials
Education
1995 Loyola University Chicago JD - Juris Doctor 1992 Michigan State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 Top Rated Constitutional Law Attorney in Chicago, IL, Super Lawyers 2018 Top Attorneys - Governmental & Municipal Law, West Sububan Living 2018 Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2017 Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network 2016 Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
Publications
2017 Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Working drafts: Labor and employment experts break down three bills that could change how Illinois works 2010 Civil Research Institute, Inc. Legal Issues Involving SVPs 1997 Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Municipal Law
Associations
Chicago Bar Association
Speaking
2008 ATSA Legal Issues Involving SVPs
Other Class Action Attorneys in Chicago, IL
Updated: Jun 03, 2026