Atty. Robert P. Marcus
Mr. Marcus represents injured workers, individuals and families in the areas of trucking accidents, motorcycle and auto accidents, and the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA).
Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) & More Attorney · Serving Edwardsville, IL · 24+ Years Experience
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About Robert P. Marcus at a Glance
Robert P. Marcus is a Partner based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gori Law Firm. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, personal injury, employment, motorcycle, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002), Missouri (2003), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2003), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (2003). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and James Madison University (B.S., 1999). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys, Past President and Officer Academy of Trucking Accident Attorneys, Member Illinois State Bar Association, Member Madison County Bar Association, Member St and Clair County Bar Association, Member Illinois Trial Lawyers Association , Member Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member. Serves clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert P. Marcus
- Mr. Marcus represents injured workers, individuals and families in the areas of trucking accidents, motorcycle and auto accidents, and the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA)
- Results matter: Mr. Marcus’ has obtained numerous multimillion-dollar awards for his clients
- He has an extensive personal injury practice, and regularly represents victims and families involved in catastrophic accidents resulting in debiliating injuries, amputations, and wrongful death
- No matter how devastating the accident is, Mr. Marcus prides himself on giving each client and family the personal attention they deserve
- He is committed to providing dedicated and caring legal assistance to victims and families, and at the same time fighting the trucking companies, insurance companies, and railroads to ensure his clients are fully compensated
- He is recognized for his victory in the Supreme Court of the United States in protection of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, on behalf of locomotive engineer Robert McBride
- Mr. Marcus tried the case, which resulted in a $275,000.00 verdict
- The McBride opinion solidifies the application of FELA in fully protecting railroad workers and making the railroads a safer place to work
- Since its enactment in 1908, the FELA has served to protect railroad workers and their families from corporate negligence and unsafe industry practices
- Mr. Marcus has tried cases in numerous jurisdictions and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients
- Published Works Admissibility and Effects of Videotapes of Medical Procedures in Litigation, The Journal of Legal Medicine, 22-September, 2001 Federal Employers’ Liability Act Plaintiffs’ Cases, Discovery Considerations in Specific Civil Cases (IICLE®, 2017) “Mastering the Art of Taking and Defending Effective Depositions” Missouri Bar, St. Louis, Missouri, February 8, 2008 Classes & Seminars Tips of the Trade: A Federal Civil Practice Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association, June 29, 2018 Mastering the Art of Taking and Defending Depositions, Missouri Bar, February 8, 2008, Present Representative Cases McBride V. CSX Transportation, Inc. , 131 S. Ct. 2630, 2011, U.S
- Supreme Ct
- Burden v
- CSX Transportation, Inc., WL 3793664, 2011, Southern District of IL McBride v
- CSX Transportation, Inc, 598 F.3d 388, 2010, 7th Cir Honors & Awards Trustee, Village of Glen Carbon, 2017-Present Special Counsel, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 2015-Present Planning and Zoning Commission Member, Village of Glen Carbon, 2015 Hearing Officer, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 2010-2014 AV Pre-Eminent Super Lawyers Moot Court- Trial Division Law Journal 2022 Leading Lawyer Super Lawyer: 2024 Professional Associations Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys, Past President and Officer Academy of Trucking Accident Attorneys, Member Illinois State Bar Association, Member Madison County Bar Association, Member St. Clair County Bar Association, Member Illinois Trial Lawyers Association , Member Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member
Practice Areas Explained
Robert P. Marcus's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert P. Marcus handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Edwardsville.
Truck Accidents in Edwardsville
Robert P. Marcus is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Personal Injury in Edwardsville
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 P. Marcus is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment Law in Edwardsville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert P. Marcus is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Motorcycle Accidents in Edwardsville
Robert P. Marcus is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Illinois →
Product Liability in Edwardsville
Robert P. Marcus is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Edwardsville
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 Edwardsville 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.
Edwardsville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Edwardsville-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Edwardsville Choose Robert P. Marcus
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 P. Marcus's practice in the field of truck accidents, personal injury, employment, motorcycle, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert P. Marcus brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Missouri, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, Robert P. Marcus can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering truck accidents, personal injury, and employment, Robert P. Marcus can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Edwardsville
A Edwardsville-based practice means Robert P. Marcus 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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Common Legal Issues Robert P. Marcus Handles in Edwardsville
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