Brian L. Sedlak
About Brian L. Sedlak
Brian L. Sedlak is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Brian L. Sedlak is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Jones Day
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Chicago, IL
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