Atty. Robert W. Hammesfahr

Atty. Robert W. Hammesfahr

Robert W. Hammesfahr is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, reinsurance.

Wilmette Wilmette 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Robert W. Hammesfahr at a glance

Robert W. Hammesfahr is a Swiss Reins. Comp. based in Wilmette, Illinois. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1989), and New York (1990). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1978) and Colgate University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmette, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert W. Hammesfahr is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, reinsurance
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Robert practices in Wilmette, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert W. Hammesfahr's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

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

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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 Wilmette 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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Where is Robert W. Hammesfahr's law office located?
Robert W. Hammesfahr's law practice is located in Wilmette, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert W. Hammesfahr handle?
Robert W. Hammesfahr focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert W. Hammesfahr practiced law?
Robert W. Hammesfahr has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Robert W. Hammesfahr go to law school?
Robert W. Hammesfahr earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
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What awards or recognition has Robert W. Hammesfahr received?
Robert W. Hammesfahr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1978
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1990

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