Atty. Brian James Riordan

Atty. Brian James Riordan

Brian James Riordan is a lawyer practicing insurance, wrongful death, corporate counseling and 9 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Brian James Riordan at a glance

Brian James Riordan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clausen Miller PC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, employment, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1999). Educated at Loyola University, Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian James Riordan is a lawyer practicing insurance, wrongful death, corporate counseling and 9 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Brian practices at Clausen Miller PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian James Riordan's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Employment Law

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

Brian James Riordan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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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

Common questions about Brian James Riordan

Where is Brian James Riordan's law office located?
Brian James Riordan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Clausen Miller PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian James Riordan handle?
Brian James Riordan focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, employment, business, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian James Riordan practiced law?
Brian James Riordan has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Brian James Riordan go to law school?
Brian James Riordan earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Brian James Riordan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University, Chicago School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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