Atty. Brian Dean Ekstrom

Atty. Brian Dean Ekstrom

Brian Dean Ekstrom is a lawyer practicing employment rights, civil litigation, adoption. Brian received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa College of Business, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Dean Ekstrom at a glance

Brian Dean Ekstrom is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, adoption, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2004). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Iowa College of Business B.B.A. (—). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Dean Ekstrom is a lawyer practicing employment rights, civil litigation, adoption
  • Brian received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa College of Business, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Brian practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Dean Ekstrom's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Adoption

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Civil Litigation

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 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

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Where is Brian Dean Ekstrom's law office located?
Brian Dean Ekstrom's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Dean Ekstrom handle?
Brian Dean Ekstrom focuses on employment, adoption, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Dean Ekstrom practiced law?
Brian Dean Ekstrom has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Brian Dean Ekstrom go to law school?
Brian Dean Ekstrom earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2001
University of Iowa College of Business B.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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