Atty. Robert Connor Heist

Atty. Robert Connor Heist

Robert Connor Heist is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, professional liability, products liability. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Connor Heist at a glance

Robert Connor Heist is a business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1992). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1989) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Connor Heist is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, professional liability, products liability
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Robert practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Connor Heist's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Connor Heist 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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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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

Robert Connor Heist is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Robert Connor Heist

Where is Robert Connor Heist's law office located?
Robert Connor Heist's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Connor Heist handle?
Robert Connor Heist focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Connor Heist practiced law?
Robert Connor Heist has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Robert Connor Heist go to law school?
Robert Connor Heist earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Robert Connor Heist for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1989
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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