Atty. Robert J. Prendergast
Robert J. Prendergast is a lawyer practicing personal injury, communications / media, defense litigation and 2 other areas of law.
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Robert J. Prendergast is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, breach of contract, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Indiana (1986). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1981) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1976). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert J. Prendergast is a lawyer practicing personal injury, communications / media, defense litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Robert practices in Chicago, IL
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Robert J. Prendergast is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
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. Prendergast is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Robert J. Prendergast is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Robert J. Prendergast is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert J. Prendergast is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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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