Kara E. Angeletti, Appellate Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
focused on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment
AssociateatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Chicago, IL
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Kara E. Angeletti is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Chicago, IL
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- Appellate · Class Action · Employment
- Handles Appellate, Class Action, and Employment matters from Chicago, IL.
About Kara E. Angeletti: Kara E. Angeletti is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kara takes on
Kara concentrates on appellate, class action, employment, litigation, and wage & hour. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Class Action
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Employment
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Litigation
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Wage & Hour
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Appellate cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kara takes appellate matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kara takes class action matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kara takes employment matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kara takes litigation matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.
Wage & Hour cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kara takes wage & hour matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kara agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kara E. Angeletti — appellate lawyer in Chicago
Kara E. Angeletti is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Kara E. Angeletti has a diverse practice ranging from complex commercial litigation to employment issues. On the commercial litigation side, Kara has experience defending class action tort disputes, including in evolving areas of the law, as well as constitutional violations, securities and financial services disputes, fraud claims, and biometric privacy disputes. Kara’s employment practice focuses on matters involving employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage-and-hour, restrictive covenants, trade secret claims, and employment-related claims arising under state and federal statutes and constitutional law. Kara also focuses on handling appeals of various legal issues, including matters she managed with the lower court and matters she adopted on appeal only. Kara has handled cases at both the state appellate and supreme court levels, as well as the federal appeals level. In addition to her appellate work, Kara is adept at handling all stages of litigation, including analyzing a case from its inception to presenting it for trial and beyond.
Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Kara also gained experience handling cases involving negligence, contractual disputes, insurance coverage and indemnity agreements, consumer fraud, section 1983 claims, prisoner’s rights issues, and professional liability.
Meet Kara E. Angeletti
Concentrations
•Appellate disputes involving wide range of legal issues
•Complex commercial litigation
•Constitutional claims
•Wage-and-hour class action defense
•Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation litigation
•Non-compete and trade secret litigation
•Defense of whistleblower claims
•Labor relations and related litigation
•Employment counseling
•Contract disputes
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,'
•Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2024-2025
•Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, 2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2025-2026
•Recipient, Greenberg Traurig Chicago Pro Bono Dynamo Award, 2022
•Recipient of Marc Grinker Award for Student Commitment, Chicago-Kent Moot Court Honor Society, 2018
•Recipient of Edmund Burke Award in Forensic Oratory, Chicago-Kent Moot Court Honor Society, 2017
•Best Oral Advocate, Best Appellate Advocate runner-up, and Best Brief finalist, Ilana Diamond Rovner Moot Court Competition, 2016
Working with Kara on a appellate matter
Kara E. Angeletti has a diverse practice ranging from complex commercial litigation to employment issues. On the commercial litigation side, Kara has experience defending class action tort disputes, including in evolving areas of the law, as well as constitutional violations, securities and financial services disputes, fraud claims, and biometric privacy disputes. Kara’s employment practice…
Clients Kara works with
Kara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, class action, and employment matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Chicago-Kent College of Law
J.D. · 2018
Pennsylvania State University
B.A. · 2015
Kara studied at J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law and B.A. in Pennsylvania State University.
Law school and academic background
Kara completed J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law and B.A. in Pennsylvania State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kara runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kara E. Angeletti's office in Chicago
Kara's primary office is at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, 60601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601
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How to hire Kara E. Angeletti — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kara's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kara
Kara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kara E. Angeletti
How much does it cost to hire Kara for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kara offer a free consultation?
Kara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kara's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Kara's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kara take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Kara is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kara?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kara accepting new appellate clients right now?
Kara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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