Atty. Brian Daniel Hector
Brian Daniel Hector is a lawyer practicing labor, employment & benefits, employee stock ownership plans, erisa/employee benefits litigation and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 37+ Years Experience
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About Brian Daniel Hector at a Glance
Brian Daniel Hector is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989) and U.S. Tax Court (1999). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1983). Active member of Chicago (Member, Employee Benefits Committee), Illinois State (Member, Employee Benefits Section) and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations The ESOP Association (Board Member, Illinois Chapter) National Center for Employee Ownership. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Daniel Hector
- Brian Daniel Hector is a lawyer practicing labor, employment & benefits, employee stock ownership plans, erisa/employee benefits litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Brian practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Chicago, IL
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Brian Daniel Hector's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Daniel Hector handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
Brian Daniel Hector is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Brian Daniel Hector
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Daniel Hector's practice in the field of employment, m&a, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Daniel Hector brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and U.S. Tax Court, Brian Daniel Hector can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, m&a, and litigation, Brian Daniel Hector can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Brian Daniel Hector attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian Daniel Hector Handles in Chicago
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