Belleville Employment Law Attorney

Belleville is located in St. Clair County, Illinois, and as of the 2010 census it had a population of 44,487 residents, making it the most populated city south of Springfield in Illinois. Belleville was named by George Blair in 1814, and was incorporated as a village in 1819, and eventually became a city in 1850. It is said that Blair named the city Belleville, which is French for "beautiful city" because he believed that the name would attract new residents to the area

Are you presently facing an employment law issue or having a dispute with your current job? Are you the victim of workplace harassment or have you been wrongfully terminated from your job because of knowledge of unlawful employer conduct, or because of discrimination?

When you are having an employment law issue, you can turn to the firm for the unwavering legal support you need to address your situation effectively. The attorneys at the firm are dedicated to upholding employee rights, and will work hard to safeguard your rights in the workplace. When you feel as if you have nowhere else to turn, you can be rest assured that the firm can provide you with the legal representation you need during this difficult time.

Protecting Employees' Rights in the Workplace

At times employees can be put at the disadvantage by their employers and in effect, employees can forfeit the rights that are afforded to them under the law out of fear of employer retaliation. Whether you've been working off the clock or your employer is continuously engaging in common overtime violations, you have rights and protections as an employee and you have every right to exercise these rights.

The attorneys at the firm have over 30 years of collective experience and the firm's founder, Russ Riggan spent nearly 10 years working as an employer defense attorney.

This experience is a valuable asset in employment law cases and few other firms have the same experience to offer their clients. Attorney Riggan is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory, which is the highest rating given to practicing lawyers for ethical conduct and legal ability.

Attorney Riggan was also selected for inclusion in the Missouri list of Rising Stars℠ for 2009 and 2011. The lawyers at the firm are well-aware of the issues that you face and have seen first-hand the effects of these issues. Contact the firm today to discuss the employment law issue that you are presently dealing with and to begin finding the most optimal solution.

Belleville Resource Links

• The City of Belleville
• Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce
• About Belleville