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Vlahakis Law Group

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  • Why We Are Unique
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  • Our Location

Success Stories & Client Reviews

Success Stories

$310 Million Dollar Apple iPhone Class Action Settlement

$310 Million Dollar Apple iPhone Class Action Settlement

$310 Million Dollar Apple iPhone Class Action Settlement

Product Liability/Consumer Fraud

Mr. Vlahakis is a member of a team of lawyers appointed in a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc., In re Apple Inc. Device Performance Litigation, 18-MD-2827. This lawsuit alleges that Apple's software updates purposefully slowed down older model iPhones to induce consumers to purchase new phones. The la

Product Liability/Consumer Fraud

Mr. Vlahakis is a member of a team of lawyers appointed in a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc., In re Apple Inc. Device Performance Litigation, 18-MD-2827. This lawsuit alleges that Apple's software updates purposefully slowed down older model iPhones to induce consumers to purchase new phones. The lawsuit is pending in US District Court for the Northern District of California where the parties have asked the court to approve the proposed settlement.

$1.4 Million Jury Verdict

$310 Million Dollar Apple iPhone Class Action Settlement

$310 Million Dollar Apple iPhone Class Action Settlement

Civil Rights & Wrongful Termination

Mr. Vlahakis obtained a $1,400,000 jury verdict for a former deputy police chief who was wrongfully demoted and subjected to discriminatory treatment.  This verdict was upheld on appeal. 

Severance Agreement

$310 Million Dollar Apple iPhone Class Action Settlement

Seventh Circuit Victory Involving a Debt Buyer

Employment Law

Mr. Vlahakis recently negotiated a favorable severance agreement for a former mid-level executive of a Fortune 50 Company . 

Seventh Circuit Victory Involving a Debt Buyer

Class Action Settlement Involving Pre-Recorded Messages

Seventh Circuit Victory Involving a Debt Buyer

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Mr. Vlahakis reversed the dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit involving Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). On appeal, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held that Midland Credit Management, Inc. (MCM) violated Section 1692f(8) of the FDCPA where MCM sent debt collection letters to consumer

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Mr. Vlahakis reversed the dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit involving Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). On appeal, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals held that Midland Credit Management, Inc. (MCM) violated Section 1692f(8) of the FDCPA where MCM sent debt collection letters to consumers inside of envelopes that contained language prohibited by the FDCPA.

Class Action Settlement Involving Pre-Recorded Messages

Class Action Settlement Involving Pre-Recorded Messages

Class Action Settlement Involving Pre-Recorded Messages

Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Mr. Vlahakis prosecuted a class action lawsuit involving Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) against a debt collector. This case involved pre-recorded messages that were sent to alleged debtors in violation of the TCPA and FDCPA. The district court ap

Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Mr. Vlahakis prosecuted a class action lawsuit involving Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) against a debt collector. This case involved pre-recorded messages that were sent to alleged debtors in violation of the TCPA and FDCPA. The district court approved the proposed settlement which provided $263 to class members for each pre-recorded message received, which was just over half of the amount authorized by the TCPA had the case gone to trial.

Client Reviews

"Amazing attorney" 

"James Vlahakis helped my wife and I through some difficult times. He was able to represent us especially when harrassed by collection law firms. He spent time to hear out our concerns and kept us informed every step of the way till a very amazing conclusion." 

Anonymous (via AVVO)


"In my time of need and no one else to turn too" 

"I was contacted immediately by Mr. Vlahakis when he took my case. He stayed on top of it from start to finish. He understood the importance of what i was facing and took the “Bull by the horns “ and got results for me and in my favor. He is so knowledgeable in the law and does not back down. I am so glad he had my case. I will use him from now own and I would encourage you to do the same in your time of need. He will never leave your side through the entire process. I could not have asked for more."  

Mike L.(via AVVO)


"Legal Assistance" 

"I found myself in a bad place with debt that accumulated through out the pandemic. James was able to assist in settling this in a timely and professional manner. It's been a huge relief and I'm extremely grateful."

 

"Very knowledgeable lawyer"

"I have personally worked with James C. Vlahakis; he is smart, helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and truly care about his customer.

He helped me a few consumer issues and currently exploring issues with my credit for credit repair!"

Anonymous (via AVVO)

 

"Awesome attorney who cares"

"This man is fantastic at what he does. Multiple law firms told me I shouldn't bother because my case was "weak", but James (Atlas Consumer Law) assured me that he could make it go in my favor. He will gladly answer any questions you have and explain what he's doing even though he's very busy.

He did an exceptional job and my case (debt collector harassment) went in my favor. He reassured me that I was going to be just fine and really helped ease my mind. That is a big part of why he's a great attorney. He genuinely cares about his clients big or small and truly is passionate about what he does. It shows in his work/results.

He gets paid from winning cases (part of the settlement) and has been practicing for well over a decade, so that should tell you something. His reviews (both he and Atlas Consumer Law have GREAT reviews) speak for themselves and are definitely reflective of his/their skill.

If you're in need of an attorney, get in touch with him. I was being harassed and threatened by the collection agency for months and was close to filing for bankruptcy (other firms told me that was the only smart/viable option) but this man proved that was a lie. It resulted in me having the ENTIRE debt waived, REMOVED from my credit report, and ended up with me RECEIVING money. The cost to me? Not a dime. The collection agency paid all of his fees.

The results he provided were the polar opposite of what other law firms told me. He's made it his mission in life to defend people from predatory collection agencies and many other situations. Believe me...if you're in need of an attorney, THIS is who you want in your corner. If the need ever arises again, there's no doubt who I'm contacting.

Thanks again James! You're a rockstar attorney."

Anonymous (via AVVO)


 [A debt buyer] was threatening to sue me for a debt. Mr. Vlahakis and his team were very professional. Right after the initial consult they started working on my case, advised me what to expect with the outcome and kept me up to date on the progress. He got a win for me and was even able to get me some funds $$ ! 10/10 would recommend!" 

Kristina K. (via AVVO)

 

"Solid Assistance"

"I had a case with a bully debt buyer. I came across James and am so grateful. He took all my information and ran with it. He was patient and very clear of what he could do. He won our case. All that stress my family endured before James was overwhelming. But thank to his expertise and wisdom, he dealt with this debt buyer firmly. The law was by his side. Definitely keeping James on my favorite contacts." 

Leah (via AVVO)


We Can Help You In the Following Areas

  • Protecting You from Debt Collectors. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects consumers from collection harassment as well as false and misleading methods of debt collection.
  • Protecting You from "Zombie Debts" and Debt Buyers. We often battle Midland Credit Management (MCM), Portfolio Recovery Associates (PRA) and LVNV Funding.  Clink on this link if you want o learn more about "zombie debts" and debt buyers, such as MCM and PRA, https://youtu.be/hxUAntt1z2c 
  • Enforcing the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Contact us if your credit report has errors or if you were denied credit or favorable terms by an error on your credit report.
  • Employment Law. Asserting your rights to be free from wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment. We will also enforce your rights pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act and enforce the rights of veterans and active service members. 
  • Protecting You From Unwarned Telemarketing Calls. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits unwanted telemarketing call and pre-recorded messages. The TCPA provides you with a minimum of $500 for each unwanted telemarketing call or pre-recorded message.
  • Protecting Your Civil Rights  - We have sued for citizens who have suffered from discrimination based upon race, sex, age, gender, orientation and national origin. We also represent client in cases of false arrest and excessive force.
  • Class Action Litigation - We protect consumers from corporate fraud and deceptive practices.
  • Enforcing Your Privacy Rights, including the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA). We protect your privacy.  For example, BIPA prevents employers, hospitals, restaurants, theatres, retail stores, online stores, gyms and smart-phone applications from collecting your biometric information (fingerprints, voices and/or eye scans) without your prior express consent. BIPA provides a minimum of $1,000 per violation.


We Care About You During Stressful Times

We understand that life is stressful enough, and that when people need to hire legal counsel, the entire legal process - from hiring a lawyer and obtaining your desired outcome(s) - can be confusing and stressful.  


It is our goal to help make this process as stress-free as possible.  We meet this goal in three ways:


  - By listening to your worries, concerns and desired outcomes. 


  - By by explaining the term of our retainer agreement for legal services.


  - We will also explain the entire legal process to you at every step of the way, from our initial intake, and all the way to the resolution of your legal issue.  


  - Most importantly, we will explain your options at every step of the way, to help you make the right decision for you.  We can fight for you for as long as you want, or we can try to resolve your matter as quickly as possible.


We take these approaches because we recognize that each client is unique, with different worries, goals and options. 


As our many review demonstrate, we will be with you at every stage of the legal process.

We Delivery High Quality Legal Services

Every client is important to us and we believe that everyone is entitled to high quality legal services.  It is our goal to provide you with a prompt and fair resolution of your legal issues, regardless of your budget or circumstances.  We will fight to enforce your rights against small companies and large ones. 


Our reviews show that we care about our client and that we obtain great results.

Vlahakis Law Group

20 North Lasalle street, suite 3300 chicago, il 60602

312-766-0511

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