Brian J. Benoit
Brian J. Benoit
Partner
He/Him
"Our job is not to be the loudest lawyer in the room, but to be the lawyer our client needs in the room. To be that lawyer, we ask questions, listen, and troubleshoot."

Brian J. Benoit
Partner
He/Him
"Our job is not to be the loudest lawyer in the room, but to be the lawyer our client needs in the room. To be that lawyer, we ask questions, listen, and troubleshoot."
About Brian
Brian represents aircraft owners, air carriers, maintenance providers, component manufacturers, and other aviation industry participants in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters. He handles sensitive disputes involving fatal accidents, catastrophic injuries, commercial claims, insurance coverage issues, and regulatory compliance, drawing on his experience advising Part 121 air carriers, Part 145 maintenance operators, and aircraft owners. Brian has also successfully defended a major air carrier in litigation under the Air Carrier Access Act. Bringing together litigation, risk management, and business strategy, he helps clients navigate legal challenges within the broader operational and regulatory framework of the aviation industry. In addition, he has served as national litigation counsel in a complex real estate dispute that generated dozens of lawsuits across more than 15 states.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2024 – 2025
Credentials
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, JD, 2006
- University of Arizona, BA, 2002
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Brian regularly speaks at insurance industry conferences and professional programs on complex insurance coverage issues, fire and product liability claims, forensic investigations, NFPA 921, litigation strategy, and emerging challenges in domestic and international risk and claims management.
Publications
Brian has contributed extensively to leading insurance and legal publications, authoring articles and educational materials on insurance coverage, fire and explosion investigations, product liability defense, property and casualty claims, and related litigation issues.
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Interests
Brian loves to spend time with his family, hopefully passing on to his kids his love of baseball, football, golf, and cooking.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Brian regularly speaks at insurance industry conferences and professional programs on complex insurance coverage issues, fire and product liability claims, forensic investigations, NFPA 921, litigation strategy, and emerging challenges in domestic and international risk and claims management.
Publications
Brian has contributed extensively to leading insurance and legal publications, authoring articles and educational materials on insurance coverage, fire and explosion investigations, product liability defense, property and casualty claims, and related litigation issues.
Press Release
Brian's Insights

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Oct 20, 2026
Seasoned Litigator Joins Hinshaw's Aviation and Aerospace Team in Chicago
