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Brian has a unique ability to master complex factual records and distill them into clear, persuasive legal arguments. ”
BRIAN ROTH
AGE: 38 FIRM : Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP LAW SCHOOL : University of Illinois Chicago School of Law/ John Marshall Law School AREA(S) OF PRACTICE: AOP Commercial litigation, environmental/ toxic tort, product liability, employment
C hris Friedrichs, chief financial officer with GrapeTree Med- ical Staffing, said that Brian Roth is his company's go-to attorney for the most serious legal matters that the staffing firm faces. Why? Roth, he says, is a true pro, one of the shining stars in the Chicago litigation bar. Most recently, Roth helped the company resolve several legal matters on favorable terms. “Brian is a consummate attorney that continues to bring his expertise not only in legal matters but helping us analyze business practices to better structure customer contracts,” Friedrichs said. Friedrichs isn't the only fan of Roth's work. Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani elevated Roth to partner after just five years of legal practice. Roth also served as co-managing partner of the firm's Chicago office, helping lead it during a time of growth, including an office relocation. Roth has earned several major victories during his career. He resolved a product liability case near the end of a jury trial for a small fraction of the pre-trial demand. He also obtained a dismissal in a complex antitrust case involving allegations of nationwide market manipulation by an agriculture sector client.
The plaintiffs appealed the dismissal, and Roth prevailed. “Clients trust Brian as a full-service advisor who has the skill set to vigorously defend the client in the courtroom and also effectively provide proactive counseling to mitigate risk,” said Kevin Noll, partner with the Chicago office of Robbins Schwartz. “He regularly handles emergency and high-pres- sure matters because of his competence, trustworthiness and ability to parse through complexities to simplify the issues.” Roth has also earned winning results for his clients in com- plex product liability litigation. Carin Brock, deputy general counsel with US LBM, said that Roth has consistently helped her company navigate litigation involving historical products and legacy entities. “Brian has a unique ability to master complex factual records and distill them into clear, persuasive legal arguments,” Brock said. "Brian provides candid, solutions-oriented advice, antici- pates issues before they escalate, and adjusts strategy based on risk rather than habit or over-lawyering. He is a consistent, steady and reliable advocate for our business in matters where the stakes are high.”
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