Brian Sher’s litigation practice includes general business and commercial litigation both locally and nationally. He handles matters arising out of commercial disputes, Medicare fraud, fraudulent investments, and covenants not to compete. Mr. Sher has represented financial services entities, health care companies, and others with respect to claims of fraud, conspiracy, anti-kickback violations and violations of RICO; and has represented corporations with respect to claims of tortious interference with business relations and breaches of covenants not to compete. He advises clients on methods of avoiding protracted litigation through proper business planning, negotiation, pursuit of injunctive relief and alternative dispute resolution. His experience encompasses all aspects of the litigation and alternate dispute resolution process, including case strategy, depositions, hearings, trial and appeal. In addition, Mr. Sher regularly advises several healthcare and technology businesses on their general legal matters.

Bar and Court Admissions

Illinois, 1987

United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and Seventh Circuits

United States District Courts for the Southern District of Georgia, Northern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Virginia

Education

Duke University, J.D., cum laude, 1987

University of Michigan, B.A., with high honors, 1984

Publications

• "Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 – The Often Overlooked Defense Tool," Product Liability Law & Strategy, Spring 2004
• "Utilization of Boilerplate Contractual Definition Results in $11 Million Judgment Against Bank for Breach of Warranty in Assignment Agreement After Underlying Loans Discovered to be Fraudulent," The Alert, Federal Bar Association, Vol. 4 No. 2, June 1999

Speeches and Seminars

• In the Wake of Enron and Andersen: Corporate Ethics, Practices and Policies Revisited, May 15, 2002

Civic Involvement and Honors

• National Champion, Craven Moot Court Competition
• Whittier Elementary School, an Oak Park School – Council Member, 1999-2003
• Oscar Mayer School – Council Member, 1991-1996