About Brian J.
Brian J. Banahan entered the legal world after completing his law degree at Northwestern University School of Law in 1998. He earned his J.D. and moved into practice in Illinois. The academic training at Northwestern set the foundation for a steady career in the state's courts and legal community.
He is a partner at Banahan & Haas. Over the years he has worked alongside colleagues at the firm to handle matters arising across the region. The partnership role places him squarely in the day-to-day work of running a small firm and representing clients in state proceedings.
Banahan maintains active ties to local bar organizations. He is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the Kane County Bar Association. Those memberships keep him connected to practitioners across suburban Chicago and offer regular contact with developments at the county level.
Since earning his J.D. in 1998, Banahan has remained based in Illinois. That long span in practice means he has lived through changes in state procedure and court practice. He brings that institutional familiarity to client matters and to his work inside the firm.
Colleagues describe him as someone who engages directly with cases and clients. He combines courtroom work and office responsibilities typical of a partner at a regional firm. Case preparation, client counseling and courtroom appearances form part of his routine.
Outside the office he participates in the legal community through bar association activities. His memberships in DuPage and Kane counties reflect an orientation toward local practice and local courts. Those ties also make him a familiar figure to other lawyers in the area.
He currently serves as a partner at Banahan & Haas and practices law in Illinois.
