Atty. Robert P. Sheridan
Robert Sheridan is the quiet genius at the firm. Although a towering figure, he is most often found cloistered behind stacks of law books and volumes of research materials, pouring over legal opinions to form the foundation of some of the most complicated and precedent-setting cases.
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About Robert P. Sheridan at a glance
Robert P. Sheridan is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Clifford Law Offices, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. (1975), and New York (2006). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1974) and Roosevelt University University of Iowa (—). Active member of ABA) (Section of Litigation and Ethics) Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) Chicago Bar Association (CBA) (Committee on Ethics) Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Sheridan is the quiet genius at the firm
- Although a towering figure, he is most often found cloistered behind stacks of law books and volumes of research materials, pouring over legal opinions to form the foundation of some of the most complicated and precedent-setting cases
- His calm, studied manner is a comforting sight in the frenetic pace of the office
- Mr. Sheridan has devoted his legal career exclusively to complex litigation and appellate law, which he taught for many years at DePaul College of Law in Chicago
- Mr. Sheridan handles a number of the cases appealed by defense firms and insurance companies, including the appeal involving the highly-publicized case involving internationally-acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton who was severely injured in a train accident
- Following a month-long trial, Robert Clifford obtained a $29.6 million verdict, but defense attorneys appealed, including immediately petitioning the Illinois Supreme Court on the issue of an allegedly biased juror, an issue on which Clifford Law Offices prevailed
- The final verdict obtained on behalf of Rachel was $35 million
- Mr. Sheridan also was instrumental in constructing successful novel arguments on behalf of a young girl who was assaulted in a Chicago housing project where it was alleged the Chicago Housing Authority was negligent in their failure to adequately patrol the area
- Mr. Sheridan can frequently be found huddled with his colleagues, brainstorming on sensitive and complex legal-ethical issues
- Clifford Law Offices is proud to have Robert Sheridan as an invaluable resource
- His brilliant and creative arguments are widely respected in the profession
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Robert P. Sheridan is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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. Sheridan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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