Brian LaCien

Brian LaCien, a founding partner at Smith LaCien LLP with Todd A. Smith, leads a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dedicated to serving clients throughout the metropolitan area. Brian specializes in cases involving aviation negligence, class actions and mass torts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises and product liability, professional negligence, and trucking litigation. With over 25 years of experience, Brian has a proven track record of resolving complex injury cases through both negotiation and litigation, working tirelessly to secure fair compensation for Illinois residents impacted by catastrophic injuries due to negligence. His commitment to exceptional representation and aggressive advocacy consistently yields favorable outcomes for his clients. Brian graduated magna cum laude from DePaul College of Law and was inducted into the Order of the Coif honors society. He is licensed to practice in all Illinois state courts. Previously, he served as assistant legal counsel for the Illinois House of Representatives and worked as an associate attorney at Power, Rogers & Smith.