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Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm

United States 2025

Overview

Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm concentrates in trial and appellate practice, commercial arbitration, and related dispute resolution and client counseling. The firm is based in Chicago, Illinois, but practices throughout Illinois and across the United States in selective high stakes cases.

Lead attorney Carmen D. Caruso has over 40 years’ experience and was a partner in elite law firms before establishing his own firm. Carmen has tried over 60 cases to conclusion in a wide range of civil and criminal cases.

Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm concentrates in franchise and dealership litigation. We are nationally known as aggressive advocates for franchisees and dealers and their independent associations.

We bring the same zealous advocacy to cases in all other areas of law, most often protecting privately held businesses or individuals (including high ranking corporate officers or directors, shareholders, partners, or other professionals) in their fights against larger companies, institutions, or government.

Our team is small but mighty. We routinely litigate against America’s largest law firms, and we are never outmatched.

Founded:
2010
Size:
3
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Practice Areas:
1
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
1

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Franchise Law

Regional

Chicago

Tier
3
Chicago
Franchise Law

Firm Leadership

Carmen D. Caruso
Principal

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Franchise Law

Regional

Chicago

Tier
3
Chicago
Franchise Law

Practice Areas

Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Franchise Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Chicago, IL
77 West Washington Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60602
United States
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