Atty. Brian Douglas Sieve

Atty. Brian Douglas Sieve

Brian Douglas Sieve is a lawyer practicing commercial, intellectual property, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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Profile Summary

About Brian Douglas Sieve at a glance

Brian Douglas Sieve is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Third Circuit, the Fo (1988). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1988) and Wittenberg University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Douglas Sieve is a lawyer practicing commercial, intellectual property, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Brian practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Douglas Sieve's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Douglas Sieve 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brian Douglas Sieve is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

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

Product Liability

Brian Douglas Sieve 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 Douglas Sieve is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Douglas Sieve

Where is Brian Douglas Sieve's law office located?
Brian Douglas Sieve's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Douglas Sieve handle?
Brian Douglas Sieve focuses on business, ip, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Douglas Sieve practiced law?
Brian Douglas Sieve has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Brian Douglas Sieve go to law school?
Brian Douglas Sieve earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Brian Douglas Sieve for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Douglas Sieve 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 Douglas Sieve received?
Brian Douglas Sieve's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1988
B.A.
Wittenberg University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Third Circuit, the Fo
Admitted: 1988

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