Years of Litigation Experience
Companies Served as Outside Counsel
Why Others Trust the Business
Why Businesses Rely on This Practice
Four Decades of Focused Experience
Four decades spent exclusively on business and commercial litigation means every matter is handled with judgment built from real trial experience, not general practice.
Outside Counsel Without the Overhead
Clients get the strategic depth of a seasoned litigation attorney without the cost structure of a large firm or an in-house legal department.
Direct, No-Nonsense Counsel
Business owners get straight answers about where their case stands and what it will take to resolve it; no marketing language, no false reassurance.
Handled from Dispute to Resolution
Every matter is guided by the same attorney from initial strategy through resolution.
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Practice Areas
The practice is focused squarely on business and commercial litigation:
Contract Disputes
Enforcing and defending business agreements when performance or terms are in dispute.
Business Torts
Protecting companies against unfair competition, interference, and fraud.
Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
Resolving conflicts among partners, members, and shareholders.
Trade Secret and Unfair Competition Matters
Safeguarding confidential business information and competitive position.
Outside General Counsel Services
Ongoing legal guidance for companies without an in-house legal team.
About Brian Ettinger
A Litigation Career Built on Experience
Brian Ettinger from the Law Office of Brian S. Ettinger, PLLC is a licensed attorney with more than 40 years of experience, with a practice focused on representing multi-industry businesses, from health, beauty and manufacturing including oil and gas, LNG, and rig services, in complex commercial litigation and corporate reorganization.
Trusted Counsel to Businesses Worldwide
He currently serves as Outside General Counsel to Farouk Systems, Inc., Well Genie, LLC, T.I.E.C., Inc. and LNG21, LLC and has served in the same role for Drilling Structures International, Inc., as well as on the board of a publicly traded healthcare company. His experience also includes representing international clients such as the nations of Libya and Pakistan on government relations and regulatory matters and was FARA and LDA Registered.Â
Testimonials
Trusted by Business Clients
No one wishes to find their business on the brink of bankruptcy. We work with many clients needing to restructure and rebuild businesses. His values are deeply rooted in putting clients’ interests first. Excellent client service and successful outcomes are longstanding, overarching objectives of his firm. When we have complex corporate planning, we are confident that Brian will help us find a solution.
Richard Fuqua & Associates
Brian Ettinger is a knowledgeable, trustworthy attorney. I was very impressed with Mr. Ettinger’s ability to get up to speed on the facts of our client's cases. He was a true professional in representing clients referred to him and handled multiple arduous legal situations with approachability, competency, professionalism, and understanding. He is highly professional and always there for his clients. For any legal matter, I would highly advise contacting Mr. Ettinger.
Jim Turner, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Brian Ettinger is a brilliant lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience in oil and gas services and business fields. In the competitive world of due diligence services, Mr. Ettinger provides high-quality, comprehensive, and dependable services to our company. As an international corporation, we often work with law firms worldwide, but seldom with one that is as dedicated, competent, and hardworking. I rely on his understanding and strategic thinking around how our business works. Mr. Ettinger is responsive and solution-oriented and can expand into other areas of our business.
Ed Durante, Former President TIEC Inc.
I have known Brian Ettinger for well over two decades. He serves as our company's outside general counsel. He is a thoughtful, caring, and knowledgeable attorney. Working with Mr. Ettinger on a wide range of legal issues over the years has consistently exceeded my expectations. I would sum up his services as thorough, direct, and – best of all – successful. I consider him highly ethical and trustworthy.Â
Farouk Systems Inc - Farouk Shami
Attorney Brian Ettinger has represented Drilling Structures International, Inc for over 20 years and has handled all our legal rig business needs including navigating our reorganization bankruptcy and adversary action against a large law firm. He is a dedicated attorney.
Phillip Rivera, Jr., former President of Drilling Structures International, Inc.
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Whether you're already in litigation or trying to avoid it, Brian Ettinger helps business owners assess the matter and move forward with a clear strategy.