Atty. Robert S. Minetz
Order of the Coif. Author: "The Quandary Facing a Deponent Who Erred at His or Her Deposition," Illinois State Bar Journal, April 2000; "Liability for Retaliatory Discharge and Your Employee's 'Secret File'," Council on Education in Management, Personnel Law Update, 1996; "Arbitration-An Alternative to Litigation," The Business Edge, a publication of Blackman, Kallick & Bartelstein, April 1, 1990; "Does An Illinois Entrepreneur Have A Duty To Provide A Reasonably Safe Means of Ingress and Egress To Its Business Premises Or Has This Well-Established Rule of Law Become a Mere Exception?", DePaul
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 53+ Years Experience
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About Robert S. Minetz at a Glance
Robert S. Minetz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1973). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1973) and DePaul University (B.A. Social, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Circuit Court Committee, Chicago Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert S. Minetz
Order of the Coif
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- "The Quandary Facing a Deponent Who Erred at His or Her Deposition," Illinois State Bar Journal, April 2000
- "Liability for Retaliatory Discharge and Your Employee's 'Secret File'," Council on Education in Management, Personnel Law Update, 1996
- "Arbitration-An Alternative to Litigation," The Business Edge, a publication of Blackman, Kallick & Bartelstein, April 1, 1990
- "Does An Illinois Entrepreneur Have A Duty To Provide A Reasonably Safe Means of Ingress and Egress To Its Business Premises Or Has This Well-Established Rule of Law Become a Mere Exception?", DePaul L. Rev. 403 (Winter, 1981)
- "Recent Illinois Supreme Court Decisions Concerning The Authority of Home Rule Units to Control Local Environment Problems," 26 DePaul L.Rev. 306 (1977)
- "May a 'Wrongdoer' Recover a Deficiency Judgment, Or Is Section 9-5-7 (1) A Debtor's Exclusive Remedy?", 6 U.C.C.L.J. 344 (1974)
- "Zoning Ordinances Which Restrict the Definition of a Family and Constitutional Considerations," 62 Ill.B.J. 38 (1973)
- "An Examination of The Rule Which Forbids A Trustee to Offset His Investment Losses Against His Investment Gains," 1972 U.Ill.L.F. 784
Editor
"Court Handbook for Chicago Lawyers," Chicago Bar Association (1978)
Practice Areas Explained
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert S. Minetz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Appellate Practice in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
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 S. Minetz
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 S. Minetz's practice in the field of litigation and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert S. Minetz brings 53+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Robert S. Minetz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and appellate, Robert S. Minetz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Robert S. Minetz 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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