Brian J. Massimino

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BRIAN J. MASSIMINO

PRACTICE AREAS

You can have a job, a career, or a calling. The practice of law is unquestionably my calling, and I have been very fortunate to work in my calling for more than 17 years. In that time, I have developed a group of loyal clients in diverse industries. I thrive on opportunities to solve problems for my clients and develop systems and processes to help prevent problems in the future.

Education

JD/MBA, Saint Louis University School of Law and the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University
B.A., cum laude, Truman State University

Bar Certifications

Admitted to the Bar of Illinois Supreme Court
Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted to the Bar of Missouri Supreme Court
Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

Bar Association Memberships

Illinois State Bar Association

Awards and Recognition

Awarded “AV Preeminent” (4.9/5.0) rating by bench and bar (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023)

Volunteer of the Year, Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF) (Consumer Practice Group) (2016)

Instructional Experience

Mr. Massimino taught Hospitality Law at Roosevelt University from 2011 - 2018.

Community Involvement

Mr. Massimino is a member of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce and a member of Chicago Downtown LeTip International. He also participates in the Lavelle Law Charities annual Food Drive.

Read My Posts

Lavelle Law News and Events

The “Mere Continuation” Exception to the Corporate Successor Liability Doctrine in Illinois

By Brian J. Massimino • 16 Jan, 2023

Consider the following scenario: Two brothers own and operate a heating and ventilation company called “Brother’s Heating & Cooling, Inc.” Each of the brothers owns half the stock of the company. Over the years, many family members of the two brothers work for the company. Two years ago, the company started to accumulate excessive debt. The company is unable to generate enough revenue or take on more debt to pay its obligations.

Important Developments in BIPA Litigation

By Brian J. Massimino • 29 Nov, 2021

State and federal courts continue to render important decisions regarding the scope and reach of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act or BIPA for short. BIPA is intended to protect the biometric identifiers, including fingerprint and facial identification, of Illinoisans. In this podcast, attorney Brian Massimino will dig into the important takeaway lessons from these cases, including the statute of limitations, the risks of mere possession of protected information, and business insurance coverage.

Important Developments in the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

By Brian J. Massimino • 20 Oct, 2021

In the past few months, state and federal courts have issued important decisions regarding the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq., commonly known as “BIPA”. This article will summarize the key holdings in three such decisions and extract some important lessons from each. The decisions address three aspects of BIPA and BIPA litigation: (1) the applicable statute of limitations; (2) the scope and reach of BIPA’s “possession” language; and (3) the availability of insurance coverage for alleged violations.