Atty. Robert E. Deignan

Atty. Robert E. Deignan

Robert E. Deignan is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, project finance, banking and finance and 8 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 60 Years Experience 60 year
Call (312) 535-4941

Profile Summary

About Robert E. Deignan at a glance

Robert E. Deignan is a Senior Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966), U.S. Federal District Court (1966), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1967), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1967). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1965) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert E. Deignan is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, project finance, banking and finance and 8 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1960, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Robert practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert E. Deignan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Deignan 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert E. Deignan is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 venue, 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 E. Deignan

Where is Robert E. Deignan's law office located?
Robert E. Deignan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert E. Deignan handle?
Robert E. Deignan focuses on business, real estate, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert E. Deignan practiced law?
Robert E. Deignan has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Robert E. Deignan go to law school?
Robert E. Deignan earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Robert E. Deignan for a consultation?
You can contact Robert E. Deignan 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 E. Deignan received?
Robert E. Deignan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1965
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Federal District Court
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975

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