Jim M. Vainikos - a Chicago, IL Workers' Compensation Lawyer

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Chicago Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Workers' Compensation 80%
Social Security Disability 5%
Fire Fighter Pension Claims 5%
Personal Injury 5%
State Employment Retirement System 5%

Litigation: 80%

Attorney Information

Education

Legal Education
- American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1988
  J.D.
  Law Journal: Administrative Law Journal, Assistant Editor, 1986 - 1988
Non Legal Education
- Northwestern University, 1985
  B.A.
  Major: Classics

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Languages

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Greek
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English
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Spanish
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Classes and Seminars

Workers' Compensation Law, AFSCME Union, 1990 - Present
Workers' Compensation MCLE, Legal Assistance Foundation, July 31, 2012

Pro Bono Activities

Mediation Task Force - Orlando Park, 1996 - 2006

Representative Cases

Thomas Hogan V. Village Glendale ATS
- Citation: No. 96WC 56060; No. 01IIC 391
- Court: Appellate Court

Ancillary Businesses

Expert Witness in Labor Arbitration (12-3-07)

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1990

Other Affiliations

Chicago Bar Association
Hellenic Bar Association, 1990 - Present (Financial Director)
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois, 2001 - 2002 (President)
AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee (LLC)
Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association, 1990 - Present (Member)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1990 - Present (Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

Alpha Lambda Delta

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Contact

Chicago, IL

25 East Washington Street
Suite 1225
Chicago, IL 60602 - 1708

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Phone: 312-236-6642

Fax: 312-236-6686

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