Atty. Robert Alan McWilliams

Atty. Robert Alan McWilliams

Robert Alan McWilliams is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities law, mergers, acquisitions and restructuring, corporate counseling and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Alan McWilliams at a glance

Robert Alan McWilliams is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Freeborn & Peters LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1983) and Illinois (1986). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1983) and Indiana University (B.S., 1979). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Alan McWilliams is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities law, mergers, acquisitions and restructuring, corporate counseling and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Robert practices at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Alan McWilliams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Alan McWilliams 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert Alan McWilliams is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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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 Robert Alan McWilliams

Where is Robert Alan McWilliams's law office located?
Robert Alan McWilliams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Freeborn & Peters LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Alan McWilliams handle?
Robert Alan McWilliams focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Alan McWilliams practiced law?
Robert Alan McWilliams has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Robert Alan McWilliams go to law school?
Robert Alan McWilliams earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Robert Alan McWilliams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1983
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983
Illinois
Admitted: 1986

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