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Brian Shactman
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse
  • Illinois
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Biography

Brian is a trial lawyer who began his career at Leopold & Associates after graduating Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif from DePaul University College of Law. While in law school, Brian clerked for the office of the Cook County State's Attorney Consumer Fraud Unit assisting with the successful prosecution of numerous fraudulent business practices that preyed on Illinois consumers. He demonstrated his passion for litigation as a member of DePaul's Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial Team and was the recipient of the CALI Award for Excellence in Advanced Trial Advocacy and Pre-Trial Strategy: Civil Litigation.

Prior to law school, Brian was a Project Manager at a political consulting firm in Washington D.C. and also ran and worked on various national, state and local political campaigns.

Originally from Boston, Brian and his wife live in Chicago where he enjoys cheering for his hometown sports teams (especially the Red Sox), traveling near and far, and spoiling their two cats.

Education
DePaul College of Law
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.A.
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Leopold & Associates, L.L.C.
- Current
Law Clerk
Cook County State's Attorney: Consumer Fraud Unit
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Project Manager
DDC Adovocacy
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Awards
CALI Award for Excellence: Civil Litigation Strategy
2013
CALI Award for Excellence: Advanced Trial Advocacy
2012
Professional Associations
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Current
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Chicago Bar Association
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Languages
  • English
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
Leopold & Associates, L.L.C. Website
Blog
Chicago Injury Lawyers Blog
Contact & Map
Leopold & Associates, L.L.C.
225 W Washington St
#1300
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: (312) 781-6212
Fax: (312) 781-6213