Atty. Brian James Kaplan

Atty. Brian James Kaplan

Brian James Kaplan is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers compensation, arbitration and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian James Kaplan at a glance

Brian James Kaplan is a Partner based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, practicing at Kopka Pinkus Dolin. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on workers comp, product liability, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1988) and Indiana University (B.B.A., 1985). Active member of Chicago and Lake County Bar Associations Illinois Defense Council. Serands clients in Buffalo Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian James Kaplan is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers compensation, arbitration and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Brian practices at Kopka Pinkus Dolin in Buffalo Grove, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian James Kaplan's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Brian James Kaplan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Brian James Kaplan 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 James Kaplan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Brian James Kaplan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Buffalo Grove 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 James Kaplan

Where is Brian James Kaplan's law office located?
Brian James Kaplan's law practice is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The firm is Kopka Pinkus Dolin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian James Kaplan handle?
Brian James Kaplan focuses on workers comp, product liability, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian James Kaplan practiced law?
Brian James Kaplan has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Brian James Kaplan go to law school?
Brian James Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Brian James Kaplan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1988
B.B.A.
Indiana University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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