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Atty. Brian Leopold Newman

Atty. Brian Leopold Newman

Brian Leopold Newman is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, venture capital and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Leopold Newman at a glance

Brian Leopold Newman is a Ceres Real Estate Partners, LLC based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Leopold Newman is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, venture capital and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Brian practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Leopold Newman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Brian Leopold Newman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian Leopold Newman is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Brian Leopold Newman 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 Leopold Newman

Where is Brian Leopold Newman's law office located?
Brian Leopold Newman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Leopold Newman handle?
Brian Leopold Newman focuses on business, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Leopold Newman practiced law?
Brian Leopold Newman has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Brian Leopold Newman go to law school?
Brian Leopold Newman earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Brian Leopold Newman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1996
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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