Atty. Brian Alan Sher

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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Profile Summary

About Brian Alan Sher at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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 & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

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 Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Alan Sher

Where is Brian Alan Sher's law office located?
Brian Alan Sher's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Alan Sher handle?
Brian Alan Sher focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Alan Sher practiced law?
Brian Alan Sher has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Brian Alan Sher go to law school?
Brian Alan Sher earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Brian Alan Sher for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Alan Sher 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 Alan Sher received?
Brian Alan Sher's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1987
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1987
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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