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I focus on national security clearance litigation, criminal law, DUI and traffic, school law, and police/fire pensions and disability claims. I have extensive trial experience in front of both judges and juries, have briefed and argued cases in appellate courts, and have briefed and argued in front of numerous administrative bodies such as:
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1 N County St, Waukegan, IL, 60085
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Administrative Law
Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Successful security clearance assistance
I received an SOR for secret security clearance due to a history of marijuana use. (An SOR is a provisional denial.) Brian helped me understand my options, and supported me in responding to the government. I was very anxious about the whole process until I had Brian on my team. Once I hired him...
Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Cleared!
I've had a heck of a time getting through the security clearance process because I've had a long and complicated history that I struggled to summarize. Brian worked with me to fill out my interrogatory a few months ago. With his help, I was finally awarded conditional eligibility! Brian was highl...
Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Security Clearance Adjudication
I had a great experience working with Brian from the very beginning. During our initial consultation, it was clear that he is highly knowledgeable about the security clearance process, and I felt confident moving forward with him on my case. I appreciated that he works independently, giving my case t...
Posted by William | January 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Wonderful and Professional experience
Very detail oriented. Had little to no issues reaching out to him on first try. If we missed calls I always got a call back shortly after. Very supportive and knowledgeable in the DoD application process and how to satisfy a response.
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Phenomenal Attorney for Security Clearance Process!
I am so incredibly grateful I found Brian for my clearance process. I had a pretty rough past with a lot to mitigate, and Brian patiently helped me navigate the process and provide everything they needed to grant me my TS clearance. He's clearly knowledgeable about the process and what they are looki...
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2008 - Present
Attorney, LaLuzerne & Smith, Ltd.
2021 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts Section CouncilMember
2008 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
Jury verdict affirmed.
Trial court ruling affirmed.
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Statutory Summary Suspensions
2015
DUI and Statutory Summary Suspension Panel
2022
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