Mr. Molho concentrates his practice on business counseling and employment law. Mindful of the cost of legal services, Mr. Molho keeps his clients out of court. If he needs to go to court Mr. Molho wins the cases he takes to trial and favorably settles those cases that should not be tried.
Recent Victories
In 2012, Mr. Molho resolved multiple alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act brought by the United States Department of Labor on a class-wide basis for less than 15% of the damages originally sought.
Mr. Molho dismissed two separate lawsuits at the pleading stage in 2011. The first lawsuit was a multi-million dollar product liability action against an out-of-state corporation. The second lawsuit involved allegations of securities fraud through a ponzi scheme against an individual client.
Mr. Molho was also part of a three lawyer team that won a temporary restraining order hearing in Springfield, Illinois which resulted in a corporate client being allowed to proceed with a multi-million dollar service contract.
Trial Experience
Mr. Molho serves as lead counsel through all facets of trial and appeal.
He won a 5 day jury trial defending an employer in Joliet, IL against whistleblower and retaliation claims. Jurors polled pointed to Mr. Molho’s demeanor and presentation as a key to the victory.
He won a 3 day bench trial in Cook County Circuit Court defending an employer against claims of retaliation and breach of employment contract.
Mr. Molho won a six-figure commercial judgment in a New Jersey arbitration proceeding against a large New York law firm. Claims included breach of contract and breach of warranty. He defeated a six-figure commercial claim in a North Carolina arbitration proceeding against a Charlotte law firm litigating on its home turf.
He won appeals in the Illinois Circuit Courts for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Districts. He won summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois which was affirmed on appeal in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
On the labor front, Mr. Molho won many labor arbitration cases in a lead chair capacity.
Counseling/Drafting
Mr. Molho routinely counsels private employers and their chief executives on ADA, FMLA, Title VII, ADEA, OSHA, NLRA and union avoidance issues. He is conversant with all human resource policies including: employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, handbooks, and more.
Managerial Experience/Litigation Oversight
From 1995-2000, Mr. Molho managed outside counsel all over the United States with respect to various employment law matters, including class actions, as an attorney for various EPLI insurance carriers.
Professional Service
Adjunct Instructor of Conflict Resolution for North Central College, Winter 2012.
Arbitrator for Cook County Circuit Court and the DuPage County Circuit Court 2004 through the present.
Chair of the DuPage Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee / 2010-11.
Chair of the DuPage Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Committee / 2005-06.
Publications
“Three Trends in HR Law Mean Big Changes to Come” The Business Ledger; September 21, 2009.
IICLE Chancery and Special Remedies 2009 Practice Handbook; Chapter 9, “Guardians and Receivers” and Supplement, 2011.
Prevailing Wage Law, Lorman Education Services, Itasca IL, April 2010, January 15, 2008 and April 13, 2011 (One of Three Authors).
Advanced Employee Discharge and Documentation in Illinois, Lorman Education Services, Rockford IL, May 11, 2006, (One of Four Authors).
Common Misconceptions In Human Resources in Illinois, Lorman Education Services, Arlington Heights IL, March 30, 2006, (One of Five Authors).
Speaking Engagements
Human Resource Institute at Aurora University, August 31, 2011 – "What You Need to Know to be in Legal Compliance."
The Business Ledger Newsmakers’ Forum on HR, Insurance & Benefits in Elk Grove Village, IL, August 2011.
NCI Works! Employer Conference, Business Advantage... Community Resources and Informational Partnerships that Work! August 11, 2010 – “Health Care Reform”.
11th Annual Illinois Human Resources Conference and Exposition (IL SHRM) August 2, 2010 – “Healthcare Reform and its Impact on Human Resources Professionals in Illinois”.
DuPage Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) November 19, 2009 – “Healthcare Reform and its Impact on Human Resources Professionals in Illinois”.
The Business Ledger Newsmakers’ Forum on HR, Insurance & Benefits at McDonald’s Campus in Oak Brook, IL, September 2009.
DuPage Bar Association Basic Skills Course – December 2007 and 2008 — “Employment Law for New Practitioners”
What do you enjoy most about your practice?
Clients come to me with difficult problems that threaten their livelihood. I enjoy helping clients solve their problems cost effectively.
What distinguishes you from other attorneys?
I am an aggressive steward of my client’s resources. I treat my clients as I would like my family members treated. When clients call me I pick up my phone and when they e-mail me they receive a prompt response.
What are your favorite pastimes when you are not practicing law?
Spending time with my family is my favorite pastime. I enjoy backpacking. Some of my favorite spots are Isle Royale National Park, the Hoover Wilderness Area, and the Superior Hiking Trail.
