Robert Lee Reeb

Rob was born in Stockton, California.  He graduated in 1985, cum laude, from the University of Dallas with a BA, majoring in politics.  In 1988, he was admitted to the Illinois bar after earning his law degree, and a master’s degree in political theory, both with honors, from Loyola University of Chicago.  Prior to his civil experience, Rob served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a prosecutor and staff counsel.  Since then, Rob has regularly practiced before Illinois State and Federal Courts, as well as in the Federal District Courts in Indiana and Wisconsin.  He is one of the founding shareholders of Marwedel, Minichello & Reeb, P.C., established in 1997, a firm specializing in maritime and transportation law.

During his career, Rob has been active in various professional and service organizations, including the Propeller Club, Port of Chicago (President, 2000-2002); the Illinois State Bar Association; the Maritime Law Association of the United States (Proctor; Nominating Committee, 2010); and the Transportation Lawyers Association.

Practice Description:
Mr. Reeb is a civil trial lawyer with experience in maritime and transportation law, including intermodal cargo losses; personal injury defense under the Jones Act and LHWCA; transportation intermediaries (freight forwarders, NVOCCs and customs brokers); industrial equipment transportation; major trucking accidents; marine and inland marine insurance, including hull, P & I, open marine cargo insurance and motor truck cargo legal liability; and domestic and international air carriage. He also advises clients and handles litigation in matters involving products liability, commercial law and technology law.