icon on “I am a business law attorney with more than twenty years of experience helping businesses to manage and mitigate risks.”
Brian started his career representing businesses in state and federal courts. He quickly recognized that many business owners make the same mistakes and share many of the same blind spots. These errors take center stage during protracted business litigation.
As an experienced litigation attorney, Brian has developed tools and practices to help businesses disentangle from litigation and refocus on generating revenue.
As an educator, Brian incorporates these lessons into the advice for his clients. Through this process, Brian earned the trust of many businesses who have come to rely on his value-added approach to the practice of law. The result is a thriving outside general counsel practice.
When litigation is absolutely necessary, Brian works hard to manage the costs while advocating for and obtaining solid results for his clients.
Services
Business Litigation
In courtrooms, agencies, and tribunals across the country, we pursue our clients’ interests–both cost-effectively and with positive results.
Credentials
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, 2003
- J.D.
- Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University, 2003
- M.B.A.
- Truman State University
- B.A., cum laude
Memberships
- Illinois State Bar
Admissions
- Missouri, 2003
- Illinois, 2004
- U.S. District Court for the N.D. Illinois, 2015
Experience
Representative Matters
Prosecuted breach of contract and successor liability claim for international shipping broker recovering significant settlement and averting potential discharge in bankruptcy.
Obtained seven-figure settlement during complex jury trial involving first-party insurance coverage and construction defect case with multiple defendants.
Defeated claims of breach of fiduciary duty and undue influence and successfully enforced no-contest clause in trust agreement with two winning motions for summary judgment.
Represented Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise food and beverage subcontractor in negotiations for sublease and multiple license agreements with numerous brands, including new local concepts, at international airport.
Navigated complicated multi-member business separation and prevented litigation in series of business transactions involving mutual releases of claims and transfer of assets for client in hospitality industry.
Community
Community“I am proud to support and volunteer Care for Real, a nonprofit helping to alleviate food insecurity on the Northside of Chicago.”
My family and I have organized, developed and grown an annual back-to-school fundraising campaign for families in St. Louis through The Wilhelmina Hardin Food Pantry.
