Atty. Robert Scott Silver

Atty. Robert Scott Silver

Robert Scott Silver is a lawyer practicing employment practices defense litigation, labor and employment law, wage & hour compliance and 8 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (312) 535-4941

Profile Summary

About Robert Scott Silver at a glance

Robert Scott Silver is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, wage & hour, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in California Northern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at Brandeis University (B.A., 1988) and University of California, Los Angeles J.D. (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Scott Silver is a lawyer practicing employment practices defense litigation, labor and employment law, wage & hour compliance and 8 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Robert practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Scott Silver's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Scott Silver handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert Scott Silver is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Robert Scott Silver is one of 4,433 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Illinois →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

Robert Scott Silver is one of 3,227 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Scott Silver

Where is Robert Scott Silver's law office located?
Robert Scott Silver's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Scott Silver handle?
Robert Scott Silver focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, wage & hour, whistleblower. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Scott Silver practiced law?
Robert Scott Silver has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Robert Scott Silver go to law school?
Robert Scott Silver earned their education at (B.A., 1988); (—).
How can I contact Robert Scott Silver for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1988
University of California, Los Angeles J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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