We provide effective legal services addressing the important concerns of our clientsWe represent business and professional clients to meet their goalsWe help clients navigate the sometimes confusing world of estate planningWe work to avoid probate but work with clients in probate as neededenforceable, clear documents minimize fights among heirsAssets pass efficiently to enrich the lives of loved ones and/or support their charity
We help clients navigate the sometimes confusing world of estate planning, helping them avoid paying unnecessary taxes so that more assets pass efficiently to enrich the lives of their loved ones or supporting their favorite causes. We design our plans to be enforceable and clear, with a goal of minimizing one’s heirs from fighting over our client’s legacies.
We also support a number of business clients in a variety of ways. We work to accomplish their goals with a minimum of overall risk, expense, confusion and delay.
We have helped our clients buy, sell and maintain their businesses and professional practices. We’ve negotiated disputes in creative, effective and often mutually beneficial ways. We have helped clients with their employment related contracts and non-compete agreements.
Bob has 34 years of legal and personal experience as a lawyer, most of which in estate planning and business law own practice, but also in trial law in past years.
We thoughtfully counsel and represent clients. We always keep in mind that each client is important. We promptly prepare excellent documents which exceed our clients' goals and are designed to avoid future conflicts. We are sensitive to the need to minimize overall fees and costs.
Practice areas
We prepare enforceable, personalized wills, trusts and other documents to address each client’s personal situation, planning for a variety of scenarios.
43 years
We counsel and represent clients establishing, running, buying and selling businesses. We work to protect client’s personal assets, when possible, counseling clients to maximize protections under the law.
43 years
We represent trustees and executors to carry out the final wishes of the deceased, attempt to minimize the need for Probate Court, and avoid family conflicts regarding inheritances and other matters.
43 years
We prepare enforceable, personalized wills, trusts and other documents to address each client’s personal situation, planning for a variety of scenarios.
43 years
We prepare enforceable, personalized wills, trusts and other documents to address each client’s personal situation, planning for a variety of scenarios.
43 years
Languages spoken
English
Ross Law Firm Ltd
1622 Colonial Parkway, Ste 201
Inverness, IL, 60067-4795
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1980 | 03/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
Graduated with honors | De Paul University Law School | 1980 |
Graduated with honors | University of Illinois, Chicago | 1977 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Law Offices Of Robert J. Ross | 1986 - Present |
Associate | Nisen & Elliott | 1984 - 1986 |
Associate | Law Offices of Joseph A. Macaluso | 1982 - 1984 |
Associate | Schwartz & Freeman | 1980 - 1982 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Attorney Title Guaranty Fund | Member | 2014 - Present |
Martindale Hubbell AV rated | Member | 2000 - Present |
Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Christian Legal Society | Member | N/A |
Phi Alpha Delta | Member | N/A |
Who’s Who | Member | N/A |
Palatine Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
Williamsburg Village Office Complex Owner’s Association | President | N/A |
Northwest Community Hospital Advisory Council for Gift Planning | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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DePaul Law Review | Government Appeal from Defendant's Successful Motion to Dismiss not Barred by the Double Jeopardy Clause United States v. Scott | 1979 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
Triton College | AD | 1975 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Negotiations Class | Conflict Resolution | 2015 |
Employee Meeting | Estate Planning | 2012 |
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Randall Borkus, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 8, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from Bob for many years in at least two national groups of estate planning attorneys. His skill, knowledge, and advice are the standard of excellence in the areas in which he focuses his practice. His clients speak highly of him and so do his colleagues. That professional reputation is both impeccable and deserved. I whole heartily endorse Bob and urge you to consider him for your estate, business and asset preservation planning needs.
James Voigt, Estate planning Attorney on May 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have found Mr. Ross to be of impeccable trustworthiness and character, while being truly dedicated to client satisfaction, in addition to having an excellent technical grasp of the law.
Randall Borkus, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 8, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from Bob for many years in at least two national groups of estate planning attorneys. His skill, knowledge, and advice are the standard of excellence in the areas in which he focuses his practice. His clients speak highly of him and so do his colleagues. That professional reputation is both impeccable and deserved. I whole heartily endorse Bob and urge you to consider him for your estate, business and asset preservation planning needs.
James Voigt, Estate planning Attorney on May 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have found Mr. Ross to be of impeccable trustworthiness and character, while being truly dedicated to client satisfaction, in addition to having an excellent technical grasp of the law.
Edward Scott, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is my pleasure to endorse Bob Ross. Bob is a highly competent, knowledgeable and diligent lawyer. Bob provides legal services of the highest caliber...always. I recommend Bob without reservation.
Case Hoogendoorn, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dawn Griffin, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 19, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Bob always puts the needs of his clients first. He also has been a wonderful mentor to me through the years.
David Hoy, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bob is a skilled, knowledgeable and highly ethical attorney. I hold him in high regard as a colleague and friend.
Jeffrey Kabbe, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Robert Ross brings a breadth of experience, and handles his clients with a great deal of care. I heartily endorse this lawyer.