Atty. Robert Martin Olian
Robert Martin Olian is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, regulatory practice, environmental and 11 other areas of law. Robert received a degree from Harvard Kennedy School - John F.
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Robert Martin Olian is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, class action, white collar, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1992), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2004). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1977) and Harvard Kennedy School - John F. Kennedy School of Government (M.P.P. Harvard, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Martin Olian is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, regulatory practice, environmental and 11 other areas of law
- Robert received a degree from Harvard Kennedy School - John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1977, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Robert practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert Martin Olian is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Robert Martin Olian is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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