Atty. Brian Lacien

Atty. Brian Lacien

Brian Lacien is a lawyer practicing catastrophic personal injury, mass tort, class actions and 11 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Lacien at a glance

Brian Lacien is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Smith LaCien LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, class action, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2004), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2007). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Iowa (B.A. Finance, 1999). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Lacien is a lawyer practicing catastrophic personal injury, mass tort, class actions and 11 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Brian practices at Smith LaCien LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Lacien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Lacien 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.

Brian Lacien is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Brian Lacien is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Brian Lacien is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Brian Lacien is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Brian Lacien is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Lacien

Where is Brian Lacien's law office located?
Brian Lacien's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Smith LaCien LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Lacien handle?
Brian Lacien focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, class action, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Lacien practiced law?
Brian Lacien has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Brian Lacien go to law school?
Brian Lacien earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A. Finance, 1999).
How can I contact Brian Lacien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2002
B.A. Finance
University of Iowa
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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