Brian Dougherty is a Partner in the Chicago office of GRSM. He represents clients with matters under state and federal anti-discrimination laws, employment termination, breach of contract, the Uniform Commercial Code, trade secrets, business torts, and preference avoidance actions under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
Brian has litigated many complex landlord/tenant matters, including casualty insurance, accelerated rent and lienholder rights, and has counseled clients concerning their business practices based on recent developments and changes in the law. He regularly practices in Cook and DuPage Counties, as well as in federal court. Brian has successfully argued numerous pre-trial motions and also participates in settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials.
Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Federal Court Trial Bar
Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- DuPage County Bar Association
- DuPage County Bar Association Editorial Board, 2015 to 2021
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association, 2018-2019
Community Involvement
- Board Member, Illinois Independent Living Center in Naperville, Illinois, May 2022-July 2024