Atty. Brian James McCollam

Atty. Brian James McCollam

Brian James McCollam is a lawyer practicing civil litigation practice, employment law, corporate law and 1 other area of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About Brian James McCollam at a glance

Brian James McCollam is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Brian J. McCollam & Assoc., P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1979). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1976) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1973). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association American Judicature Society. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian James McCollam is a lawyer practicing civil litigation practice, employment law, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Brian practices at Brian J. McCollam & Assoc., P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian James McCollam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian James McCollam 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian James McCollam 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 James McCollam

Where is Brian James McCollam's law office located?
Brian James McCollam's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Brian J. McCollam & Assoc., P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian James McCollam handle?
Brian James McCollam focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian James McCollam practiced law?
Brian James McCollam has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Brian James McCollam go to law school?
Brian James McCollam earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Brian James McCollam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1976
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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