About

Brian Shactman is a trial lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois with a strong background in consumer fraud and political consulting.

Brian Shactman is a trial lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois. He began his legal career at Leopold & Associates after graduating Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif from DePaul University College of Law. During his time in law school, Brian clerked for the office of the Cook County State\s Lawyer Consumer Fraud Unit, where he assisted in the successful prosecution of numerous fraudulent business practices targeting Illinois consumers. His dedication to litigation was evident as a member of DePaul\s Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial Team, and he was recognized with the CALI Award for Excellence in Advanced Trial Advocacy and Pre-Trial Strategy: Civil Litigation.

Prior to attending law school, Brian worked as a Project Manager at a political consulting firm in Washington D.C. He also gained experience working on various national, state, and local political campaigns. Originally from Boston, Brian now resides in Chicago with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys cheering for his hometown sports teams, especially the Red Sox, traveling, and spoiling their two cats.

Legal Issues

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

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Jurdictions
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Since 2013
Illinois Jurdictions
Illinois
Since 2013
Experience
  • Lawyer
    Leopold & Associates, L.L.C.
    2013
  • Law Clerk
    Cook County State s Lawyer: Consumer Fraud Unit
    2011
  • Project Manager
    DDC Adovocacy
    2008
Education
DePaul College of Law Education School Logo
DePaul College of Law
J.D.
Graduation year: 2013
University of Wisconsin - Madison Education School Logo
University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.A.
Graduation year: 2007
Associations
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Professional Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Current
Chicago Bar Association Professional Association
Chicago Bar Association

Current
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
Location
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