How much does it cost to hire Kate for a breach of contract case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kate walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Kate offer a free consultation?

Kate charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate's office. Some breach of contract attorneys offer free consults — check Kate's current terms during booking.

How long do breach of contract cases in Illinois typically take?

Simple breach of contract 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. Kate gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Kate take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

Kate 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 — Kate 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 Kate?

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. Kate will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Kate accepting new breach of contract clients right now?

Kate's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Kate Sedey, Breach of Contract Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Breach of Contract, Civil Rights, and Class Action

PartneratCase + Sedey, LLC

Chicago, IL

Practicing breach of contract in Chicago since 2009.

17+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Based in: Chicago, IL
Experience: over 17 years
Known for: Breach of Contract · Civil Rights · Class Action

Handles Breach of Contract, Civil Rights, and Class Action matters from Chicago, IL.
Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Kate's practice areas in Chicago

Kate concentrates on breach of contract, civil rights, class action, discrimination, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kate handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Breach of Contract cases in Chicago, Illinois

Kate takes breach of contract 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 Kate agrees to represent you.

Civil Rights cases in Chicago, Illinois

Kate takes civil rights 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 Kate agrees to represent you.

Class Action cases in Chicago, Illinois

Kate 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 Kate agrees to represent you.

Discrimination cases in Chicago, Illinois

Kate takes discrimination 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 Kate agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Chicago, Illinois

Kate 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 Kate agrees to represent you.

Biography

Kate Sedey, breach of contract attorney serving Chicago

Kate Sedey is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Breach of Contract, Civil Rights, and Class Action. Kate has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Case + Sedey, LLC. Kate works from Chicago, Illinois and takes on breach of contract matters across the region.

Ms. Sedey graduated with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May 2009 where she received her Juris Doctorate and a Certificate in Labor & Employment Law. Prior to joining The Case Law Firm as an Associate Attorney Ms. Sedey worked as a law clerk for the firm for three years. Ms. Sedey has worked on a wide variety of legal projects and has a diverse body of experience in employment law firms including negotiating settlements and severance agreements, researching and drafting legal memorandums and briefs, arguing motions in court, interviewing witnesses, and answering and organizing discovery. Ms. Sedey graduated cum laude with a Bachelors of Science from New York University where she studied Urban Education Reform & Policy. While at NYU, Ms. Sedey served as a research assistant for several professors and interned at the NYU Institute for Education & Social Policy. Ms. Sedey's interest in employment law developed early and she has been working in plaintiff's employment law firms since high school. During her under-graduate years, Ms. Sedey assisted in a nation-wide class action lawsuit representing women who had been discriminated against on the job. More recently, she served as a paralegal at Penny Nathan Kahan & Associates in Chicago. Ms. Sedey actively pursued her interest in employment issues while studying law at Chicago-Kent. She participated in the Labor & Employment Certificate program, and was a two-time recipient of a scholarship from Chicago-Kent's Institute for Law & the Workplace. In addition, Ms. Sedey was a member of the Chicago-Kent Moot Court Honor Society, for which she participated in the national Wagner Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition in the spring of 2008 and coached a team attending the same competition in 2009. In her role on the Chicago-Kent Law Review, Ms. Sedey was approved for publication of an article entitled, "Applying the Discovery Rule to Title VII Pay Discrimination Claims: One Post-Ledbetter Strategy." Ms. Sedey received an award for excellence in legal writing in 2007, and served as a legal writing Teaching Assistant in the fall of 2008 and spring of 2009. Certificate in Labor & Employment Law.

How Kate handles breach of contract matters

The kind of cases Kate takes

Kate reviews new inquiries case-by-case for breach of contract, civil rights, and class action matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Kate studied and practices

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
J.D. · 2009
New York University
B.S. · 2004

Jurisdictions

Kate's state bar admissions

Illinois
2009 · ACTIVE

Kate studied at J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and B.S. in New York University.

Law school and academic background

Kate completed J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and B.S. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kate runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Kate's professional memberships and bar associations

Chicago and American Bar Association
Member, Young Lawyers Division) National Employment Lawyers Association National Employment Lawyers Association (Member, Illinois Chapter · membership

Locations

Kate Sedey's office in Chicago

Kate's primary office is at 250 South Wacker Drive, Suite 230, Chicago, IL, 60606. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Case + Sedey, LLC

250 South Wacker Drive, Suite 230

Chicago, IL 60606

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kate Sedey — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new breach of contract attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kate usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kate charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate'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; Kate will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a breach of contract attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many breach of contract 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 Kate

Kate discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in breach of contract practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every breach of contract 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. Kate confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kate's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many breach of contract practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kate Sedey

How much does it cost to hire Kate for a breach of contract case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kate walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kate offer a free consultation?
Kate charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate's office. Some breach of contract attorneys offer free consults — check Kate's current terms during booking.
How long do breach of contract cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple breach of contract 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. Kate gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kate take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Kate 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 — Kate 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 Kate?
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. Kate will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kate accepting new breach of contract clients right now?
Kate's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Breach of Contract attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

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