Atty. Robert J. Harris

Atty. Robert J. Harris

Phi Beta Kappa. Author: "Fifty State Contractor and Design Professional License Law", 1997; Limitation of Liability Clauses: Allocating Risky Business, 1993; "Legal Issues In the Construction Process", Northwestern Graduate School of Business, 2001; "Construction Law And Its Complications", Northwestern Kellogg School of Business, 1996; Stein, Ray & Harris Managing Computer Technology In the Design Process: "Copyright Protection for Design Structures", 1993; Second Annual Symposium for Design Professionals: "Negotiating Limitation of Liability Clauses", 1993; IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law, C

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Robert J. Harris at a glance

Robert J. Harris is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Harris Winick Harris LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (1985). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1985) and Hamilton College (A.B., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Phi Beta Kappa

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  • "Fifty State Contractor and Design Professional License Law", 1997
  • Limitation of Liability Clauses: Allocating Risky Business, 1993
  • "Legal Issues In the Construction Process", Northwestern Graduate School of Business, 2001
  • "Construction Law And Its Complications", Northwestern Kellogg School of Business, 1996
  • Stein, Ray & Harris Managing Computer Technology In the Design Process: "Copyright Protection for Design Structures", 1993
  • Second Annual Symposium for Design Professionals: "Negotiating Limitation of Liability Clauses", 1993
  • IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law, Construction Law Seminar: "Negotiation of an Owner/Construction Manager Agreement", 1992 and First Annual Symposium for Design Professionals: "The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act: Is the Building You Designed Protected?", 1992

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. Harris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Harris 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 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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Common questions about Robert J. Harris

Where is Robert J. Harris's law office located?
Robert J. Harris's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Harris Winick Harris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. Harris handle?
Robert J. Harris focuses on business, real estate, ip, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert J. Harris practiced law?
Robert J. Harris has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Robert J. Harris go to law school?
Robert J. Harris earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1982).
How can I contact Robert J. Harris for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert J. Harris received?
Robert J. Harris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1985
A.B.
Hamilton College
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of
Admitted: 1985

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