Atty. Robert D. Whitfield

Atty. Robert D. Whitfield

Robert D. Whitfield is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment discrimination, personal injury.

Chicago Chicago 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Robert D. Whitfield at a glance

Robert D. Whitfield is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Robert D. Whitfield Attorney at Law. They haand 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989), Federal Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1999). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois, Chicago (B.S. Criminal, 1973). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert D. Whitfield is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment discrimination, personal injury
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, Chicago in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Robert practices at Robert D. Whitfield Attorney at Law in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Robert D. Whitfield's law office located?
Robert D. Whitfield's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Robert D. Whitfield Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Robert D. Whitfield practiced law?
Robert D. Whitfield has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Robert D. Whitfield go to law school?
Robert D. Whitfield earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S. Criminal, 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago
- 1977
B.S. Criminal
University of Illinois, Chicago
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
Federal Trial Bar U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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