Atty. Robert M. Weiss
Robert M. Weiss provides legal and strategic advice on commercial IT matters, and represents clients worldwide in a variety of complex technology transactions, including systems integrations, infrastructure and business process outsourcings, technology development and licensing projects, ERP implementations, cloud computing and web hosting arrangements, data center and co-location agreements and telecommunications procurements.
Information Technology Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Robert M. Weiss at a Glance
Robert M. Weiss is a internet attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1990) and Dartmouth College (BA, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — IT Outsourcing Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert M. Weiss
- Robert M. Weiss provides legal and strategic advice on commercial IT matters, and represents clients worldwide in a variety of complex technology transactions, including systems integrations, infrastructure and business process outsourcings, technology development and licensing projects, ERP implementations, cloud computing and web hosting arrangements, data center and co-location agreements and telecommunications procurements
- Rob also advises clients on e-commerce, corporate finance and joint venture transactions
- Rob’s work for clients extends across a broad range of sectors, but he has particularly deep experience in the healthcare, financial services, hospitality, and transportation industries
- Rob has practiced exclusively in the area of information technology law for over a decade
- He is a recognized leader in the community of technology law practitioners, and regularly speaks and writes on subjects associated with information technology
- Rob has published articles and been quoted in a variety of newspapers, journals and other media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, CNN Money, Consumer Reports, CFOMagazine, Computerworld, Real Simple, the Journal of Internet Law, the University of Virginia Journal of Law and Technology, and the Health Information Privacy/Security Alert
- Rob has been recognized as a leader in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (recommended in “Technology & Outsourcing”) since 2006
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Robert M. Weiss's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Weiss handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Internet & Cyber Law in Chicago
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Robert M. Weiss
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert M. Weiss's practice in the field of internet.
Focused Internet Practice
Concentrating on internet means Robert M. Weiss's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Robert M. Weiss attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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