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Rachel Katherine Robert
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Biography
Rachel Robert brings to Day & Robert, P.C. a legal career that spans over 18 years. In 1988 she graduated with distinction from Valparaiso University in Indiana while earning a BA in International Economics and Spanish. Rachel then graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1992, and was admitted to the Illinois bar that same year.
While working as an associate attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson in Lisle, she focused her legal practice on employment law, medical malpractice defense and general insurance defense. She then joined Scott Day in his private practice in 1995, and thereafter formed Day & Robert, P.C. in 1998.
For the past 15 years, Rachel’s career focus has evolved into land acquisition, drafting and acquiring conservation and other land preservation easements, and eminent domain litigation. She has served as legal counsel on hundreds of voluntary and non-voluntary land and conservation easement acquisitions collectively involving thousands of acres of real estate throughout DuPage, Cook and the collar counties. In doing so, Rachel has advised numerous municipalities, park districts, preservation agencies and not-for-profit entities throughout Illinois. Over her career, Rachel has also gained extensive knowledge and experience in zoning and development matters, both at the trial court and appellate levels.
Rachel is an avid fan of the outdoors and enjoys running, hiking, doing triathlons and water skiing at her family’s Wisconsin lake cottage.
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Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
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Day & Robert, P.C.
300 E 5th Ave Ste 365, Naperville, IL, 60563-3194
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Rachel Katherine Robert's Reviews
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Posted by Business Client | April 5, 2013
Trusted Resource
I have personally worked with Rachel Robert over the past five years. Rachel has been a valuable resource to me and my organization as her firm has handled a number of our land acquisitions. Rachel has always provided our organization with an accurate assessment of risk as well as thoughtful recomm...
Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2013
Review of Rachel Robert
Rachel helped us when we formed a condo association. She always very detailed and knowledgeable in what she did and never made us feel we were a bother. Whenever we needed something from her she was always there and often suggested things we had not thought of.
Posted by Julie | March 29, 2013
Julie Reilly
I have done business Rachel Robert for over 20 years. She has provided legal counsel for me on real estate closings, estate planning well as assistance in starting a business. She is highly professional, highly ethical and genuinely cares about helping people. Everyone on staff at her firm is knowled...
Posted by Lynda | March 29, 2013
Review of Rachel K. Robert
Rachel Robert has been my legal counsel in many instances. Most recently she represented me during my home purchase. There were some complications with the contract and Rachel was honest, straight-forward and took extra time to help me better understand the situation and process. I put my complete...
Posted by Mary | March 29, 2013
Prop 8 and DOMA
Ms. Robert summarized the complexities of the current proceedings related to the US Supreme Court on Prop 8 and DOMA so that a layperson like myself could quickly grasp the the most salient elements of the topics. Her summary and insights were comprehensive, relatable, and very fair.
Rachel Katherine Robert's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rachel's excellent reputation in land use and eminent domain law is well deserved. I endorse Rachel for both her legal skills and for her professional yet friendly personality."
Christina Morrison
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Scott Day
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Experience
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Vice-President, Day & Robert, P.C.
1992 - 1995
Associate, Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
Associations
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Successfully barred appraisal testimony valuing the property from $19,000,000 to $20,500,000. Jury verdict of $10,725,000, only $25,000 above lowest appraisal testimony submitted by FPD and $3,775,000 less than owner's trial testimony.
Village of Itasca
Assisted the Village of Itasca in the land acquisition and zoning and development approvals for the Village's new $35,000,000 state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant.
Naperville Park District
Represented the Naperville Park District in its $8,229,762 acquisition of +/- 20 acres of land in Naperville for the new Nike Park Sports Complex.
Village of Downers Grove
Trial court granted our motion to dismiss an 8-count complaint challenging the Village's zoning ordinance. Second District Appellate Court affirmed.
Midwest Groundcovers
Under the threat of condemnation, negotiated and obtained compensation of $8,500,000 for the taking, plus additional relocation assistance in the amount of $3,000,000.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Represented the FPD in its $42,950,000 acquisition of approximately 600 acres of property in Warrenville/Winfield Township known as St. James Farm
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Completed zoning entitlements including three phases of annexation, zoning and subdivision for the new EMHC York Street Campus.
Education
1992
University of Denver
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Valparaiso University
BA
Languages
English