Atty. Brian Paul Kerwin

Atty. Brian Paul Kerwin

Brian Paul Kerwin is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law. Brian received a degree from Law Review, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Paul Kerwin at a glance

Brian Paul Kerwin is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, ip licensing, and internet. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989) and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at John Marshall Law School (LL.M. Intellectual, 1996) and Law Review University of Michigan (B.A., 1986). Active member of Professional Activities •The Chicago Bar Association •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Paul Kerwin is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • Brian received a degree from Law Review, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Brian practices at Duane Morris LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Paul Kerwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Paul Kerwin 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brian Paul Kerwin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

IP Licensing

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Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 Paul Kerwin

Where is Brian Paul Kerwin's law office located?
Brian Paul Kerwin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Duane Morris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Paul Kerwin handle?
Brian Paul Kerwin focuses on business, ip, m&a, ip licensing, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Paul Kerwin practiced law?
Brian Paul Kerwin has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Brian Paul Kerwin go to law school?
Brian Paul Kerwin earned their education at (LL.M. Intellectual, 1996); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Brian Paul Kerwin for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Intellectual
John Marshall Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Law Review University of Michigan
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991

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