Atty. Brian T. Gardner

Atty. Brian T. Gardner

Brian T. Gardner is a lawyer practicing corporate law, finance, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian T. Gardner at a glance

Brian T. Gardner is a estate planning, employment, business, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1988). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1988) and Hope College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian T. Gardner is a lawyer practicing corporate law, finance, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian T. received a B.A. degree from Hope College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Brian T. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian T. Gardner's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Brian T. Gardner is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Brian T. Gardner is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Brian T. Gardner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 T. Gardner

Where is Brian T. Gardner's law office located?
Brian T. Gardner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian T. Gardner handle?
Brian T. Gardner focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian T. Gardner practiced law?
Brian T. Gardner has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Brian T. Gardner go to law school?
Brian T. Gardner earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Brian T. Gardner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1988
B.A.
Hope College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1988

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