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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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Acquired: 1992
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300 E 5th Ave Ste 365, Naperville, IL, 60563-3194
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Posted by Business Client | April 05, 2013 | Real Estate
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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 04, 2013 | Corporate & Incorporation
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 31, 2013 | Real Estate
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 Lori Davis | March 29, 2013 | Real Estate
Recommendation: Rachel Robert, Attorney At Law
Rachel has advised me on a number of cases and I find her counsel to be thoughtful, intelligent and direct. She is responsive and client-focused. Her skill level in Real Estate/Eminent Domain is exceptional. I also appreciate the partnership and skill level of Scott Day and the other associates in...
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2013 | Real Estate
Nonprofit organization
Ms. Robert has handled a variety of real estate-related cases for our organization. She is always very professional, advising us of possibilities while making sure that we have the information we need to make an informed decision.
"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."
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1996 - Present
Vice-President, Day & Robert, P.C.
1992 - 1995
Associate, Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
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.
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.
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.
Trial court granted our motion to dismiss an 8-count complaint challenging the Village's zoning ordinance. Second District Appellate Court affirmed.
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.
Represented the FPD in its $42,950,000 acquisition of approximately 600 acres of property in Warrenville/Winfield Township known as St. James Farm
Completed zoning entitlements including three phases of annexation, zoning and subdivision for the new EMHC York Street Campus.
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA
English