Atty. Peter John Roberts

Atty. Peter John Roberts

Peter John Roberts is a lawyer practicing commercial and residential real estate, crisis management, liquidation and 6 other areas of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter John Roberts at a glance

Peter John Roberts is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, residential, chapter 13, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), and Illinois (1997). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Boston College (A.B., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Turnaround Management Association American Bankruptcy Institute Lawyers Club of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter John Roberts is a lawyer practicing commercial and residential real estate, crisis management, liquidation and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Peter practices at Cozen O'Connor in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peter John Roberts's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Residential Real Estate

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Peter John Roberts is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Peter John Roberts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Peter John Roberts is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Peter John Roberts

Where is Peter John Roberts's law office located?
Peter John Roberts's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cozen O'Connor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter John Roberts handle?
Peter John Roberts focuses on chapter 7, residential, chapter 13, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter John Roberts practiced law?
Peter John Roberts has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Peter John Roberts go to law school?
Peter John Roberts earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B., 1987).
How can I contact Peter John Roberts for a consultation?
You can contact Peter John Roberts directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter John Roberts received?
Peter John Roberts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1990
A.B.
Boston College
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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