Atty. Brian D. Straw

Atty. Brian D. Straw

Brian D. Straw is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Brian D. Straw at a glance

Brian D. Straw is a business, class action, product liability, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Brian D. Straw is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Brian D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Brian D. Straw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian D. Straw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian D. Straw is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Brian D. Straw is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Brian D. Straw is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian D. Straw is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Brian D. Straw is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian D. Straw

Where is Brian D. Straw's law office located?
Brian D. Straw's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian D. Straw handle?
Brian D. Straw focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Brian D. Straw go to law school?
Brian D. Straw earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact Brian D. Straw for a consultation?
You can contact Brian D. Straw directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian D. Straw received?
Brian D. Straw's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026

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