What Does a Wrongful Termination Lawyer Do – About Illinois Employment Lawyers

April 7, 2025

If you’re searching for a wrongful termination lawyer, chances are you’ve recently experienced the shock of losing your job and are wondering if your employer crossed the line. Maybe it felt unfair, retaliatory, or discriminatory. You’re not alone—and the right employment attorney can help you fight back, recover what you’re owed, and find peace of mind in the process.

What Exactly Does a Wrongful Termination Lawyer Do?

A wrongful termination lawyer represents employees who have been fired illegally. While Illinois is an “at-will” employment state—meaning employers can generally fire you for any reason or no reason—there are important exceptions. A wrongful termination may occur if you were let go because of:

• Discrimination (race, gender, disability, religion, etc.)
• Retaliation (for reporting harassment, unsafe working conditions, or discrimination)
• Violation of a written contract
• Taking protected leave (like FMLA or medical leave)
• Blowing the whistle on illegal activity
• Misconduct Allegations lead to denied unemployment insurance benefits with IDES (employment lawyers help appeal these denials)

A skilled employment lawyer knows how to uncover these violations, collect evidence, and negotiate with employers—often without the need for court.

Education Meets Heart

Not all employment attorneys bring both fire and empathy to their work, but Cynthia Pietrucha does. With over 10 years of experience and more than 1,500 resolved matters under her belt, Cynthia is a trusted name in Illinois for those seeking help with job terminations, unemployment appeals, medical leave disputes, and separation agreements.

She doesn’t just know the law—she lived it. Having personally taken a medical leave of absence from work, Cynthia brings a rare level of understanding and compassion to clients navigating workplace stress and uncertainty.

She’s represented employees up against major corporations like Amazon, Apple, Walmart, CapitalOne, and Coca-Cola—proving that no company is too big to be held accountable.Cynthia holds dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish, along with her law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law. She’s studied labor law at the U.S.-Mexico border and entertainment law in Los Angeles—experiences that give her a broad and human-centered approach to legal practice.

Whether you’re a nurse fired after requesting accommodations, a truck driver retaliated against for speaking up, or a manager wrongfully terminated after taking FMLA leave, Cynthia meets every case with one goal: resolution that brings peace.

Why She’s Worth Every Penny

Hiring an employment lawyer can feel intimidating. But with Cynthia, clients consistently say they feel heard, respected, and empowered. She works efficiently, strategically, and always with your future in mind.

This isn’t a big law firm that treats your case like a file number. It’s a modern, down-to-earth legal practice that delivers results without the ego—and with a heart.

Need a wrongful termination lawyer you can trust?
Reach out to our firm today and schedule a booking with Attorney Cynthia Pietrucha that could change everything.