Atty. Robert John Palmersheim

Atty. Robert John Palmersheim

Robert John Palmersheim is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust and trade regulation, communications and media. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert John Palmersheim at a glance

Robert John Palmersheim is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illi (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1997), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1997). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1996) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert John Palmersheim is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust and trade regulation, communications and media
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Robert practices at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Robert John Palmersheim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert John Palmersheim 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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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert John Palmersheim

Where is Robert John Palmersheim's law office located?
Robert John Palmersheim's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert John Palmersheim handle?
Robert John Palmersheim focuses on business, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert John Palmersheim practiced law?
Robert John Palmersheim has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Robert John Palmersheim go to law school?
Robert John Palmersheim earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Robert John Palmersheim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1996
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illi
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2005

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