Law Offices of Robert J. Ross

Attorneys Robert J. Ross and Lehn G. Shepherd
Reach us at (847) 358-5757 or info@robertjross.com

The Law Offices of Robert J. Ross provides personalized legal services to address needs and concerns of our clients. Robert Ross draws upon 30 years of legal experience and his team of legal professionals to counsel and draft documents designed to avoid future conflicts and minimize long-term costs for clients.

We serve clients in the following areas of law:

Estate Planning
We prepare enforceable, personalized wills, trusts and other documents to address each client’s personal situation, planning for a variety of scenarios.
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Estate Administration
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.
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Business and Commercial Law
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.
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Contact us for a no-obligation initial consultation.

Newsletters

Spring 2008 Report from Counsel

Checklist of Procedures to be Followed by Corporate Officers” provides important guidance for persons acting on behalf of corporations (and other limited liability entities).

The Power of a Power of Attorney” discusses risks associated with important powers of attorney documents.

Is it “Work to Dress for Work?” discusses the definition of “work” under the Federal Labor Standards Act.
Intrafamily Loans Subject to Tax Laws” discusses tax liability in connection with personal loans.

Baseball Strikes out on Stats” discusses the use of baseball players’ names and statistics in on-line fantasy leagues.
Real Estate Roundup” reviews recent real estate legal developments in the areas of home sale fraud and rights of tenants to condemnation awards.