Atty. Douglas Spears Robson

Atty. Douglas Spears Robson

Douglas Spears Robson is a lawyer practicing business, tax, corporate and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

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Profile Summary

About Douglas Spears Robson at a glance

Douglas Spears Robson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois Michigan U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1992) and Indiana University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Spears Robson is a lawyer practicing business, tax, corporate and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Douglas practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Spears Robson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Spears Robson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Spears Robson

Where is Douglas Spears Robson's law office located?
Douglas Spears Robson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Spears Robson handle?
Douglas Spears Robson focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Spears Robson practiced law?
Douglas Spears Robson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas Spears Robson go to law school?
Douglas Spears Robson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Douglas Spears Robson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1992
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois Michigan U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992

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