Brian C. Hoppe

Brian’s vast legal experience spans all aspects of civil litigation defense. He handles various personal injury claims involving auto accidents, premises liability, FELA claims and other general torts, with specific focus on insurance coverage, subrogation matters, and labor and employment law matters.

Brian served as general counsel for Illinois municipalities managing litigation and counseling clients regarding employment decisions, policy-making collective bargaining matters, contracts and grievance arbitrations. Brian successfully defended claims filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Federal District Court under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Employment Act and claims arising from other constitutional violations under 42 U.S.C. §1983.

Practices

• Appellate Practice
• Business Litigation
• Construction Liability
• Employment and Labor Law
• Insurance Coverage