Amy L. Wells, Founder of Wells Law - Chicago

Most people don’t set out to spend their career battling giant corporations on behalf of everyday consumers and families—but that’s exactly what I’ve made my life’s work. It’s more than a profession for me; it’s a passion, and the mission of Wells Law - Chicago. When I’m not at Wells Law - Chicago engaged in the fight for justice, you’ll find me enjoying time with my family, traveling with my partner, or keeping up with our doodle, Paxton—Wells Law - Chicago's ever-faithful mascot.

I founded Wells Law Office in 2006, officially hanging my proverbial shingle in Dayton, Ohio. After a decade of accomplishments, I relocated to Chicago, where I joined a nationally recognized consumer protection class action firm and spent five years honing my practice. In time, I reestablished my own firm as Wells Law – Chicago. Today, I continue advocating for consumers in both high-stakes individual cases and in class and mass actions. I am privileged to collaborate with some of the nation’s most accomplished co-counsel, which has allowed me to expand my firm’s reach and impact nationwide.

For over two decades, I’ve transformed credit report errors, defective automobiles, and relentless robocalls into meaningful victories for Wells Law - Chicago clients—securing millions of dollars in relief for consumers during my career.

I believe consumers deserve the same firepower as the corporations they face, and I’ve built Wells Law - Chicago to deliver exactly that. If you’re looking for a consumer rights attorney who combines proven courtroom results with genuine compassion, let’s connect. Contact Wells Law - Chicago for a free case review today.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Amy Wells

Meet Amy Wells,
Wells Law - Chicago Founder

Experience & Credentials

Scope of Experience

Amy Wells has been a consumer advocate since the outset of her legal career, representing individuals nationwide and advancing consumer protections both in the courtroom and in broader policy and industry discussions. Since 2004, she has litigated complex consumer matters across the country, including serving as lead counsel in multi-million dollar class actions.

Her experience spans state and federal litigation, mass actions, and arbitration, including oversight of large-scale consumer matters and handling hundreds of auto defect arbitrations. In addition to trial advocacy, she currently serves as a Hearing Officer with National Arbitration and Mediation.

In addition to her litigation practice, Amy is regularly invited to speak, mentor, and teach attorneys, paralegals, students, and consumer audiences nationwide. Throughout her legal career she has held numerous leadership and board positions within prominent legal organizations.

Education

Juris Doctorate / MBA, University of Dayton

Publications (selected)

The Price of Identity Theft for Ohio Consumers (2008), Ohio Trial Magazine
Protecting Consumers from the “New Breed” of Debt Collector (2009), Dayton Bar Association Bar Briefs
Ohio’s Consumer Protection Law (2011), Ohio Association for Justice Advisory
Proposed Deconstruction of Ohio’s UDAP Law, a National Trend? (2011), The Consumer Advocate
The Consumer Law Handbook (2013), Practising Law Institute – Authored FCRA chapter
Featured blogger, Neighborhood Housing Services Consumer Law Center
Freelance contributor, NOLO.com
Contributing Author, National Consumer Law Center

Speaking Engagements (selected)

National Consumer Law Center Fair Debt Collection Conference (2010, Jacksonville, FL) – FDCPA Fundamentals
CORT Consumer Law Training (2010, Ann Arbor, MI) – Bringing Claims Under the FCRA and FACTA
Ohio Association for Justice Annual Conventions (2010–2013, Columbus, OH) – Multiple CLE presentations on FDCPA, FCRA, and consumer law litigation
Practising Law Institute (2013, San Francisco, CA) – Introduction to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Ohio State Bar Association Consumer Law CLE (2015, Columbus, OH) – The Basics of the FCRA
Consumer Rights Litigation Conference & Class Action Symposium (2019, Boston, MA) – TCPA for Beginners
National Association of Consumer Advocates Webinars & eCourses (2020 – 2024) – FCRA, TCPA, and Class Actions
University of Illinois at Chicago (2025) – Guest lecture to ADR course of Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes (N.D. Ill.) on class actions and settlement
National Association of Consumer Advocates, Spring Training (2026, Minneapolis, MN), Co-chair Class Action Intensive

Professional Appointments & Recognitions (selected)

Super Lawyers – Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Attorney, Chicago (2018 – 2026)
National Association of Consumer Advocates – Ethics Committee (2018 – present); Co-Chair, Spring 2026 Class Action Symposium
Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2012 – 2014)
Advisory Committee, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (2011 – 2013)
Avvo – “Superb” 10/10 rating (2011 – present); Top Ranked Identity Theft Attorney in the U.S. (2012); Clients’ Choice Award (2012)
President’s Award, Ohio Association for Justice (2012)
Leadership Award, Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association (2015)
Contributor, Neighborhood Housing Services Consumer Law Center Blog (2012 – 2016)
Freelance Writer, NOLO (2015 – 2016)
Illinois Supreme Court Commission of Professionalism – Lawyer Mentor
Amicus Curiae Briefs author before Ohio Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Licensure

Supreme Court of Ohio
Illinois Supreme Court
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois

Professional Affiliations

Illinois State Bar Association (2015 – present)
Ohio Association for Justice
- Board of Trustees (2009 – 2014)
- Consumer Law Section: Chair (2009 – 2014), Vice-Chair (2008 – 2009)
- Legislative Committee (2009 – 2014)
- Membership Committee (2009)
Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association
- Board of Trustees, President (2014 – 2015), Vice-President (2012 – 2014)
National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)
- State of Ohio Chair (2012 – 2016)
- Ethics Committee (2018 – present); Chair (2022 – present)
Dayton Bar Association
- Certified Grievance Committee for Ohio (2012 – 2014)
Carl D. Kessler Inn of Court, Associate Member (2012 – 2014)
Ohio State Bar Association
University of Dayton School of Law – Mentorship to externs
Sinclair Paralegal Program – Employment experience & mentorship to interns