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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Offices

161 NORTH CLARK STREET
SUITE 4800
CHICAGO, IL 60601 - 3206
ILLINOIS
United States
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Mr Brian Sher

Work Department
Business & Commercial Disputes
Position
Partner – Litigation and Investigations
Career
Brian Sher is a litigator with a keen business sense. His nationwide litigation practice covers the full gamut of business and commercial litigation. Corporations especially depend on Brian when it comes to issues involving restrictive covenants. Whether it is claims of defamation, fraud or tortious interference, clients in the media, healthcare and technology industries appreciate his no-nonsense approach as they navigate their way through the litigation process – from depositions to appeals.
Brian’s matter-of-fact style not only serves his clients well in litigation matters, but in all facets of their business. Using his gift of foresight and relentless desire to learn about their business goals and objectives, Brian has a knack for helping his clients avoid any pitfalls today that would impact their future success tomorrow. He relishes the opportunity to serve as a trusted business adviser, often in the role of outside general counsel, identifying legal needs and assembling the appropriate talent to address those issues. Brian has helped numerous clients plan for and then effectuate the sale of their business. No wonder clients and colleagues alike consider Brian their legal Sherpa, deftly guiding them through potential dangers so they can achieve their ambitions.
The bottom line – Brian is laser-focused on proactive problem solving for the long-term success of his clients.
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT & HONORS
- Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – First Amendment, 2023-2024
- National Champion, Craven Moot Court Competition
- Whittier Elementary School, an Oak Park School – Council Member, 1999-2003
- Oscar Mayer School – Council Member, 1991-1996
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Real estate > Land use/zoning
- Miami Elite > Commercial and international disputes
- Insurance > Insurance: non-contentious
- Tax > Not-for-profit (Fortune 1000 private foundations, national trade associations, and charities)
- Media, technology and telecoms > Outsourcing
- Industry focus > Sport
- Environment > Environment: regulatory
- Dispute resolution > Financial services litigation
- Dispute resolution > M&A litigation: defense
- Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions
- Real estate > Real estate
- Real estate > Real estate finance