Atty. Brian Alan Sher
Brian Alan Sher is a lawyer practicing commercial, environmental and natural resources, general practice and 6 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Brian Alan Sher is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1987) and Indiana (2007). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1987) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Alan Sher is a lawyer practicing commercial, environmental and natural resources, general practice and 6 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Brian practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Chicago, IL
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Brian Alan Sher's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Alan Sher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian Alan Sher is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Brian Alan Sher is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Brian Alan Sher is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian Alan Sher is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Brian Alan Sher is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing 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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