Brian M. Begley, Shareholder

Brian Begley concentrates his practice in municipal and premises liability. Mr. Begley previously served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, where he tried numerous cases in the traffic and narcotics divisions. Mr. Begley also served in the Civil Actions Bureau, representing Cook County in complex building and zoning matters.

Prior to joining Querrey & Harrow, Ltd., Mr. Begley served as an Associate at another local Law Firm where his concentration included representation of municipal entities and local school districts, including local police and fire commissions. Mr. Begley has also served as an Administrative Hearing Officer where he adjudicated local municipal code violations.

Memberships

• Kankakee County Bar Association
• Will County Bar Association
• Southwest Suburban Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association
• Will County Governmental League
• South Suburban Bar Association - Civil Practice Committee, Real Estate Committee
• Joliet Area Young Professionals (Board of Directors 2011-present)

Professional Activities

• Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Illinois (2011)

Publications

Municipal Law Update: New Open Meetings Act Training Required Effective January 1, 2012

Construction Law Update: Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Contractual Limits on Scope of Duty in Thompson v. Gordon


Natural Accumulation Rule Prevails Over Increased Common Carrier Duty - CTA Has No Duty to Remove Snow and Ice from Platforms

Liability Update: As Matter of First Impression, First District Appellate Court Addresses Issue of Home Exercise Equipment As "Open & Obvious" Danger

Red Light Cameras Survive Constitutional Challenge

News

• Brian Begley, Shannon Holbrook and Jonathan Irwin elected as Shareholders