Brian B. Druchniak

Brian Druchniak is a member of the Litigation practice group.

He represents clients across industries, including technology, professional services, aerospace, online gaming, and higher education, in complex commercial disputes, guiding them through every phase of litigation and arbitration with business-minded strategies and a focus on results.

Brian handles matters involving commercial contract disputes, restrictive covenants and trade secrets, professional malpractice, securities fraud, and state-law tort claims. He brings extensive trial and arbitration experience, including second-chairing a $60 million commercial arbitration and preparing witness examinations in high-profile disputes, helping clients achieve favorable outcomes while protecting their business interests. He emphasizes clear communication of litigation strategy, highlighting risks and opportunities to position clients for success.

Brian maintains an active pro bono practice, securing significant victories for clients facing wrongful imprisonment and immigration challenges. He has represented individuals in life-changing matters, including commuting a 10-year sentence for a wrongfully convicted client and winning an asylum case for a mother and daughter targeted for political activism.

Experience

• In restrictive covenants and trade secrets matter, won a preliminary injunction for client investment services firm that prevented departed employees from servicing wrongfully solicited clients at competitor firm.
• Lead associate representing AmLaw 150 law firm in multi-million dollar legal malpractice action that resulted in a favorable settlement following mediation.
• Member of trial team representing a global technology corporation in multiparty indemnification action, winning a favorable settlement on the eve of trial.
• Part of a team that following a week-long arbitration, achieved favorable settlement for client multinational media corporation in dispute over joint gaming venture valued over two billion dollars.