Atty. Brian Swift
Brian Swift is a lawyer practicing trademark prosecution, patent research, commercial / ip litigation and 1 other area of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2017, and has been licensed for 5 years.
Commercial / IP Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 5+ Years Experience
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About Brian Swift at a Glance
Brian Swift is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at AU LLC. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2021). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2021) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 2017). Active member of American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Swift
- Brian Swift is a lawyer practicing trademark prosecution, patent research, commercial / ip litigation and 1 other area of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2017, and has been licensed for 5 years
- Brian practices at AU LLC in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Swift's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Swift handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Trademark Law in Chicago
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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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Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Brian Swift is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
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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 Swift
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 Swift's practice in the field of trademark, business, ip, and litigation.
5+ Years of Legal Practice
With 5 years in the profession, Brian Swift has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, business, and ip, Brian Swift 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 Swift attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian Swift Handles in Chicago
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