Atty. Robert Spagat
Robert Spagat is a lawyer practicing appellate, discrimination, sexual harassment and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a M.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 35+ Years Experience
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About Robert Spagat at a Glance
Robert Spagat is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1991) and Indiana (1992). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1991) and Middlebury College (M.A. German, 1987). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Spagat
- Robert Spagat is a lawyer practicing appellate, discrimination, sexual harassment and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a M.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Robert practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
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Robert Spagat's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Spagat handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Wrongful Termination in Chicago
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Sexual Harassment in Chicago
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Civil Rights in Chicago
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Robert Spagat is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Robert Spagat is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Robert Spagat
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 Spagat's practice in the field of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Spagat brings 35+ 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 California and Indiana, Robert Spagat can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and civil rights, Robert Spagat 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 Spagat 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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