Atty. Brian Tiemann
Brian J. Tiemann counsels public and private companies on a broad range of employee benefit matters, including matters related to pension plans, 401(k) plans and executive and incentive compensation.
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Brian Tiemann is a employment attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian J. Tiemann counsels public and private companies on a broad range of employee benefit matters, including matters related to pension plans, 401(k) plans and executive and incentive compensation
- He advises plan fiduciaries with respect to their fiduciary duties, investment policies and alternative investments
- He also advises multinational clients on global employee benefits matters, particularly with respect to global incentive compensation plans
- Brian has extensive experience negotiating investment management agreements and service provider agreements
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/tiemann-brian-j/
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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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