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Atty. Robert Paul O'Keefe

Atty. Robert Paul O'Keefe

Robert Paul O'Keefe is a lawyer practicing insurance, insurance corporate finance, insurance m&a and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Paul O'Keefe at a glance

Robert Paul O'Keefe is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert Paul O'Keefe is a lawyer practicing insurance, insurance corporate finance, insurance m&a and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Robert practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Paul O'Keefe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Paul O'Keefe 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert Paul O'Keefe is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Robert Paul O'Keefe is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Robert Paul O'Keefe is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

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 Paul O'Keefe

Where is Robert Paul O'Keefe's law office located?
Robert Paul O'Keefe's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Paul O'Keefe handle?
Robert Paul O'Keefe focuses on business, m&a, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Paul O'Keefe practiced law?
Robert Paul O'Keefe has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Robert Paul O'Keefe go to law school?
Robert Paul O'Keefe earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Robert Paul O'Keefe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2000
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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