Atty. Robert Ferderber Simon

Atty. Robert Ferderber Simon

Robert Ferderber Simon is a lawyer practicing company representation, estate & trust administration, business succession and 11 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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Profile Summary

About Robert Ferderber Simon at a glance

Robert Ferderber Simon is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982), and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Miami University (B.A., 1975). Active member of Chicago (Chairman, Corporate Tax Division, 1993-1994 and Member, Executive Committee, 1992-1994, Taxation Committee) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property and Probate) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Ferderber Simon is a lawyer practicing company representation, estate & trust administration, business succession and 11 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Robert practices at Vedder Price in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Ferderber Simon's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Robert Ferderber Simon is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Robert Ferderber Simon is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert Ferderber Simon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert Ferderber Simon is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Robert Ferderber Simon is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Ferderber Simon

Where is Robert Ferderber Simon's law office located?
Robert Ferderber Simon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Vedder Price. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Ferderber Simon handle?
Robert Ferderber Simon focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Ferderber Simon practiced law?
Robert Ferderber Simon has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Robert Ferderber Simon go to law school?
Robert Ferderber Simon earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Robert Ferderber Simon for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Ferderber Simon 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.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1982
B.A.
Miami University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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