Atty. Brian Patrick O'Laughlin
Brian Patrick O'Laughlin is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, consumer financial services litigation. Brian received a B.S. degree from Marquette University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Consumer Financial Services Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 19+ Years Experience
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About Brian Patrick O'Laughlin at a Glance
Brian Patrick O'Laughlin is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007), Nebraska (2008), and Wisconsin (2014). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D. Creighton, 2007) and Marquette University (B.S. Business, 2004). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Patrick O'Laughlin
- Brian Patrick O'Laughlin is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, consumer financial services litigation
- Brian received a B.S. degree from Marquette University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Brian practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL
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Brian Patrick O'Laughlin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Patrick O'Laughlin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Brian Patrick O'Laughlin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Patrick O'Laughlin's practice in the field of business, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Patrick O'Laughlin brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, Brian Patrick O'Laughlin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and consumer, Brian Patrick O'Laughlin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Brian Patrick O'Laughlin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian Patrick O'Laughlin Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Brian Patrick O'Laughlin has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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