Atty. William Robert Fahey

Atty. William Robert Fahey

William Robert Fahey is a lawyer practicing products liability, personal injury, appeals. William received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Chicago Chicago 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (312) 964-3761

Profile Summary

About William Robert Fahey at a glance

William Robert Fahey is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cooney & Conway. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1988). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1980) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Robert Fahey is a lawyer practicing products liability, personal injury, appeals
  • William received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Cooney & Conway in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Robert Fahey's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Robert Fahey is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

William Robert Fahey is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William Robert Fahey is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 William Robert Fahey

Where is William Robert Fahey's law office located?
William Robert Fahey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Cooney & Conway. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Robert Fahey handle?
William Robert Fahey focuses on personal injury, product liability, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Robert Fahey practiced law?
William Robert Fahey has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Robert Fahey go to law school?
William Robert Fahey earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact William Robert Fahey for a consultation?
You can contact William Robert Fahey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Robert Fahey received?
William Robert Fahey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Western Illinois University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1988

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