Atty. John William Roberts

Atty. John William Roberts

John William Roberts is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, compensation and liability, environmental and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Roberts at a glance

John William Roberts is a business, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1982) and Lake Forest College (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Roberts is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, compensation and liability, environmental and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John William Roberts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William Roberts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

John William Roberts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John William Roberts is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John William Roberts is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

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 John William Roberts

Where is John William Roberts's law office located?
John William Roberts's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Roberts handle?
John William Roberts focuses on business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John William Roberts practiced law?
John William Roberts has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John William Roberts go to law school?
John William Roberts earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John William Roberts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1982
B.A.
Lake Forest College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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