Overview
Brian has worked tirelessly to resolve complicated litigation issues for his clients for more than 35 years. He handles a wide variety of civil litigation matters; including the representation of individuals and businesses in complex personal injury lawsuits seeking recovery for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. His service groups include Transportation & Logistics and General Liability. Brian has tried dozens of cases to verdict, and handled hundreds of arbitration and mediation matters. Additionally, Brian has defended numerous uninsured and underinsured motorist matters involving high exposure claims.
Brian is a court appointed arbitrator in the Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois and has presided over dozens of arbitration hearings as chief arbitrator. Brian is also a certified mediator by the State of Illinois.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
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Member: Illinois State Bar Association; Lake County Bar Association; all federal courts in Illinois and Wisconsin; and the Trial Bar of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated
- The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for IvermectinThe Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin
Read Edna McLain’s recent article, “The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin” in IDC Quarterly!
- Senior Counsel Joseph Hendel Joins Amundsen Davis's Indianapolis OfficeSenior Counsel Joseph Hendel Joins Amundsen Davis's Indianapolis Office
We are happy to announce that Joseph Hendel has joined our General Liability Service Group in the firm’s Indianapolis office.
- Amundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Sean Thompson to St. Charles OfficeAmundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Sean Thompson to St. Charles Office
We are excited to welcome Sean Thompson to the General Liability Service Group in our St. Charles office.
- Associate Olivia LaPorta Joins Amundsen DavisAssociate Olivia LaPorta Joins Amundsen Davis
We are pleased to announce that Olivia LaPorta has joined our Chicago office as an Associate in our Transportation & Logistics Service Group.
Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D.,1987, cum laude
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 1983, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Illinois