Atty. Robert Allen Shipley

Atty. Robert Allen Shipley

Awards - AV® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ - Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ Memberships - Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association and Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program - Certified mediator - Former faculty member, American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. - Chicago Bar Association - Illinois State Bar Association -- Past Chairman, Interdisciplinary Cooperation Committee -- Former member, Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council - American Bar Association - Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel - Defense Research Institute.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Allen Shipley at a glance

Robert Allen Shipley is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Shipley Law Group, Ltd.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar Seventh Circuit Cour (1979). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A. History, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, IDC, Defense Research Institute, Profesional Liability Defense Federation, American Society of Legal Advocates Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Awards - AV® Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ - Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ Memberships - Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association and Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program - Certified mediator - Former faculty member, American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. - Chicago Bar Association - Illinois State Bar Association -- Past Chairman, Interdisciplinary Cooperation Committee -- Former member, Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council - American Bar Association - Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel - Defense Research Institute

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Allen Shipley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Allen Shipley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Breach of Contract

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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 Allen Shipley

Where is Robert Allen Shipley's law office located?
Robert Allen Shipley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Shipley Law Group, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Allen Shipley handle?
Robert Allen Shipley focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Allen Shipley practiced law?
Robert Allen Shipley has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Robert Allen Shipley go to law school?
Robert Allen Shipley earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. History, 1975).
How can I contact Robert Allen Shipley for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Allen Shipley 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 Robert Allen Shipley received?
Robert Allen Shipley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 1978
B.A. History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar Seventh Circuit Cour
Admitted: 1979

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