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 2009 Report from Counsel now Available!

Employers and Job References” informs readers about increasing litigation over job references (both negative and positive).

No-Show Mover Must Make Mortgage Payments” reviews recent decisions by courts regarding the application of the Carmack Amendment to the failure of a moving company to pick up belongings and damages caused.

Economic Loss Rule Bars Misrepresentation Claim” describes application of the Economic Loss Rule to damage caused by misrepresenting the condition of the property.

Religous Icon Removed from Condo” reviews the application of the Fair Housing Act to a condominium association rule regarding a religious symbol placed outside a doorway.

Estate Planning: A Gift of Debt” may be an article of particular interest to clients in discussing the importance of clearly specifying in a person’s will or trust their intention for payment of debts linked to property.

Website Terms of Use” sets forth considerations when drafting and reviewing website terms.

Harassment Policy Violates Free Speech” which reviews a recent federal appeals court decision regarding a university’s sexual harassment policy.