Brian LaCien - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Smith LaCien LLP
Catastrophic Personal Injury Lawyers in Chicago, IL
Three First National Plaza 70 West Madison, Suite 2250 Chicago, IL 60602
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Chicago Catastrophic Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 10/01/2026
Areas of Practice
- Catastrophic Personal Injury
- Mass Tort/Class Actions
- Aviation Litigation
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Trucking Litigation
- Professional Negligence
- Civil Rights Violations
Attorney Information
Overview
Chicago trial attorney Brian LaCien is a founding partner with Todd A. Smith of the Chicago personal injury lawyers at Smith LaCien LLP. Together they have a lengthy track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $3 billion in verdicts and settlements, and over 100 cases with results of at least $1 million.
Smith LaCien was ranked in the October-November 2022 issue of Chicago Lawyer as the number-one firm in mass tort/litigation for a $42 million settlement and was listed in the magazine as among the top 10 personal injury firms for the total amount of recoveries. Compiled by the Jury Verdict Reporter, the results were from its reporting cycle between August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022.
Brian began his career as an assistant legal counsel to the Illinois House of Representatives. He joined Power Rogers & Smith and practiced personal injury law for many years before leaving to start Smith LaCien LLP as an accident attorney in Chicago in March 2020.
Brian received a J.D., magna cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
For a free consultation, call Smith LaCien at (312) 509-8900 or send an email to: info@smithlacien.com. Smith LaCien LLP is located at 70 W. Madison, Suite 2250, Chicago, IL 60602.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Illinois Super Lawyers, Previously a “Rising Star”, 2011
- Illinois Leading Lawyers, “Top Ten Emerging Lawyer”, 2014
- Best Lawyers of America
- Lawdragon Publishing “Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America”, 2022
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2026
Other Sources of Feedback About Brian LaCien
Included on the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2002
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Order of the Coif
Honors: Research Assistant, Professor Rodney Blackman
Law Journal: Journal of Art and Entertainment Law, Staff Writer
Non Legal Education
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University of Iowa, 1999
B.A.
Major: Finance
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Assistant Legal Counsel
- Honorable Richard D. Cudahy at the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Judicial Extern
Classes and Seminars
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Guest lecturer, Practical skills training and fundamental litigation techniques for new lawyers program, Greenhorn Legal LLC, 2013 - 2015
- Law 360 National Conference, Damages and Marijuana in personal injury lawsuits, 2022
Representative Cases
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T.G. v. Michael Ferrara, et al., No. 04 L 8454 (Cook County)
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G.M.C., Independent Administrator of the Estate of F.J.C. v. Falcon Transport Company, No. 05 C 663 (USDC IL NE)
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Estate of D.C. v. New Hope Association, et al., No. 03 L 4007 (Cook County)
Published Works
Articles
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Smith LaCien LLP, Chicago Car Accident Lawyer
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2002
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2007
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association (Chair, Tort Law Section)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ) (Chair, Aviation Section)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Appointed to represent Illinois on the Board of Governors of the AAJ (Board of Managers)
- Chicago Bar Association
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Contact
Three First National Plaza
70 West Madison, Suite 2250
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone Number: 312-815-6455
Email: Send a message
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