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Brian is dedicated to helping people persevere through life's unexpected hardships. His law practice focuses on helping individuals and businesses solve their debt problems through bankruptcy.
Brian graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a certificate in Tax Law (J.D., 2006). He holds a degree in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1999). After completing his undergraduate education, Brian began a successful four-year career on Wall Street, where he managed millions of dollars in discretionary capital for small businesses and individuals. Brian is fluent in Spanish, having completed part of his secondary education in Cordoba, Argentina. After law school, he worked at the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, where he helped migrant farm workers litigate issues related to agricultural labor law.
Prior to starting his own law practice, Brian spent two years at one of Chicago’s largest consumer Bankruptcy firms. Brian was solely responsible for the confirmation of all Chapter 13 Plans in Rockford and Lake County. He litigated over a dozen adversary proceedings and fought for his clients in court against the unreasonable demands of their creditors.
Brian has filed over 1500 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy petitions. He has also represented clients in some of the largest Chapter 11 bankruptcies in the United States, including Circuit City, MF Global, and the Chicago Tribune. He has appeared numerous times on Spanish language radio to offer advice to consumer debtors in Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin.
Brian is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, the United States Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Eastern District of Wisconsin.
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55 W. Monroe St., Ste 3330, Chicago, IL, 60603
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Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Professional and Trustworthy
Brian and his partner were extremely responsive and helpful in handling my ch13. I I appreciated off hours emails to keep communication moving. They provided clear instructions on documentation they needed to be effective in representing me for a chapter 13. I trust the knowledge and integrity of ...
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2014
The Best Lawyer
Brian has helped me with all the issues always and continues to do so til this day. I have come across some difficult matters and he always managed to advise me professionally and get through them easily. I feel very relief to know and be able to confide in him. I even recommended Brian to very close...
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is extremely professional, conscientious, and responsive. He is always available to his clients and is willing to go the extra mile for them. He is very knowledgeable and up to date on all facets of bankruptcy practice. A strong advocate for debtors' rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. I cover matters for him in bankruptcy court and he does an excellent job helping Debtors find financial relief under the bankruptcy code. I would recommend him to anyone in need of bankruptcy services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is very experienced and knowledgeable in the area of Bankruptcy. Unlike what you may experience with big bankruptcy firms, Brian will handle every matter personally and will respond to client's questions and concerns promptly. After working with Brian on many cases, I am absolutely confident that services he will provide will be of the highest quality."
"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled bankruptcy attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is accessible, knowledgeable and experienced in all phases of bankruptcy law. I consult him on all my bankruptcy questions and I refer my clients who have bankruptcy issues to him."
"I send Brian all my Chapter 13 bankruptcies. He's a professional and always knows the right course of action."
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
State, local, and municipal law lawyer
2004
Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, CALI
2010 - Present
Managing Attorney, Deshur Law Firm LLC
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Robert J. Semrad & Associates
1999 - 2002
Equity Trader, Schonfeld Securities
2011 - Present
American Banruptcy InstituteMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
Judgment for my client in an amount exceeding $600,000 because she was harrassed over a $74.00 phone bill
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Spanish
English
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