Atty. Robert J. Friend

Atty. Robert J. Friend

Robert J. Friend is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, workers compensation, personal injury.

Riverwoods Riverwoods 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert J. Friend at a glance

Robert J. Friend is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp attorney based in Riverwoods, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Serands clients in Riverwoods, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert J. Friend is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, workers compensation, personal injury
  • Robert has been licensed for 41 years
  • Robert practices in Riverwoods, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. Friend's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Robert J. Friend is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Robert J. Friend is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Robert J. Friend is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Riverwoods 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 J. Friend

Where is Robert J. Friend's law office located?
Robert J. Friend's law practice is located in Riverwoods, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. Friend handle?
Robert J. Friend focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert J. Friend practiced law?
Robert J. Friend has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
How can I contact Robert J. Friend for a consultation?
You can contact Robert J. Friend 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.

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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