Atty. Brian Jeffrey Gold

Atty. Brian Jeffrey Gold

Brian Jeffrey Gold is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, counseling, labor, employment and immigration and 9 other areas of law. Brian received a A.B. degree from Miami University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Jeffrey Gold at a glance

Brian Jeffrey Gold is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, bankruptcy, wage & hour, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern Districts of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1989), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2000). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1982) and Miami University (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Jeffrey Gold is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, counseling, labor, employment and immigration and 9 other areas of law
  • Brian received a A.B. degree from Miami University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Brian practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Jeffrey Gold's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Jeffrey Gold 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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Immigration Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Employment Contracts

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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 Jeffrey Gold

Where is Brian Jeffrey Gold's law office located?
Brian Jeffrey Gold's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Jeffrey Gold handle?
Brian Jeffrey Gold focuses on employment, immigration, bankruptcy, wage & hour, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Jeffrey Gold practiced law?
Brian Jeffrey Gold has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Brian Jeffrey Gold go to law school?
Brian Jeffrey Gold earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Brian Jeffrey Gold for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Jeffrey Gold 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 Jeffrey Gold received?
Brian Jeffrey Gold's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1982
A.B.
Miami University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern Districts of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Distr
Admitted: 2006

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