Brian Wayne Troglia

Brian Wayne Troglia

Troglia Kaplan LLC β€’ Chicago, IL
Corporate IncorporationEmployment LawHospitalityManufacturingPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(312) 257-2977
Address
1765 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642, US

Professional

About

Brian Troglia is a member of the firm practicing primarily in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and management-side employment law. He is corporate counsel to several companies in industries that include restaurants and hospitality, food and beverage distribution and production, construction, manufacturing, technology and consulting. Brian counsels business clients in all areas of their industry including corporate structure and operational agreements, venture capital and investor related financing, contract negotiation and drafting, and business acquisition and sale. Brian also advises clients on employment related aspects of their business including executive employment agreements, day-to-day workforce issues, and creation and implementation of corporate policies and procedures, including advice relating to employment and labor issues in bankruptcy or turn-around situations. Brian has significant experience in the restaurant, hospitality and food service industry where he represents clients such as Alinea Restaurant, Terragusto Restaurant, Schwa Restaurant, Isola Imports, SmallBar, Lava Lounge, and various national franchises and family owned establishments. Brian actively participates in his clients' business and his experience in the industry allows him to counsel clients on business planning and concepts through financing, licensing and operation. In addition to Brian's representation of restaurant and hospitality entrepreneurs, he also represents chefs in areas of employment agreements, equity interests and endorsement contracts. Individuals and entities seeking to invest in the industry also rely on Brian's expertise to structure and negotiate their investment rights. Brian began his legal career at a large national law firm in litigation and later focused on corporate law. His prior commercial litigation experience is a valuable client resource to advising clients on business and employment related matters. In 1997, Brian founded Stone, Troglia & Leinenweber where he concentrated on corporate law. He practiced there until July 1999 when the firm merged with Cowen, Crowley, Nord & Staub, P.C., which later became Stahl Cowen.

About Corporate Incorporation Law

Corporate attorneys help businesses with formation, governance, compliance, and transactions. They advise on corporate structure and protect business interests. Common matters include business formation, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, compliance.

Credentials

Education
1992 University of Illinois College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Italian

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
N/A Senior 100 Honorary Award, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign N/A Frederick C. Philbrick Scholarship, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity N/A Honors in Oral Advocacy and Legal Writing, University of Illinois College of Law, Urbana-Champaign
Associations
American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association Illinois Restaurant Association Justinian Society of Lawyers
Speaking
2007 Getting the Deal Done Breakfast Seminar Getting the Deal Done
Updated: Mar 08, 2026