Atty. Robert Erich Richards

Atty. Robert Erich Richards

Robert Erich Richards is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, corporate & incorporation, environmental and natural resources. Robert has been licensed for 38 years.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Robert Erich Richards at a glance

Robert Erich Richards is a formation, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and environmental attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (JD, 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Erich Richards is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, corporate & incorporation, environmental and natural resources
  • Robert has been licensed for 38 years
  • Robert practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Erich Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Robert Erich Richards is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Robert Erich Richards is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Robert Erich Richards is one of 5,841 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Robert Erich Richards is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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

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Where is Robert Erich Richards's law office located?
Robert Erich Richards's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Erich Richards handle?
Robert Erich Richards focuses on formation, bankruptcy, chapter 11, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Erich Richards practiced law?
Robert Erich Richards has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Robert Erich Richards go to law school?
Robert Erich Richards earned their education at (JD, 1988).
How can I contact Robert Erich Richards for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Michigan Law School
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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