Atty. Brian Joseph Fahey

Atty. Brian Joseph Fahey

Brian Joseph Fahey is a lawyer practicing school law, labor and employment, civil rights and 1 other area of law. Brian received a degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Joseph Fahey at a glance

Brian Joseph Fahey is a employment, civil rights, education, and government attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1995), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1997). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law J.D. (—) and University of Illinois A.B. in History University of Illinois magna cum laude University of Illinois 1987 Phi Beta Ka ppa University of Illinois University of Illinois College of Law (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Joseph Fahey is a lawyer practicing school law, labor and employment, civil rights and 1 other area of law
  • Brian received a degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Brian practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Joseph Fahey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Joseph Fahey 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.

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Brian Joseph Fahey is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Brian Joseph Fahey is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Brian Joseph Fahey is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Joseph Fahey

Where is Brian Joseph Fahey's law office located?
Brian Joseph Fahey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Joseph Fahey handle?
Brian Joseph Fahey focuses on employment, civil rights, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Joseph Fahey practiced law?
Brian Joseph Fahey has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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Education

University of Illinois College of Law J.D.
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University of Illinois A.B. in History University of Illinois magna cum laude University of Illinois 1987 Phi Beta Ka ppa University of Illinois University of Illinois College of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Western District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1997

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