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

Summer 2009 Report from Counsel

E-Mails Can Modify Contracts” informs of the possible ramifications of agreements made informally via email.
Roth 401(k)s” discusses the differences between Roth and Traditional 401(k) plans.
New Identity Theft rules Affect Businesses” outlines new precautions financial institutions and creditors should take to prevent abuses, and potential ramifications of noncompliance.
Religous Land-Use Lawsuits” discusses several disputes between zoning officials and religious organizations.
Cold Feet Cost Groom $150,000” discusses damages awarded one woman a resulting from her grooms reneged marriage proposal.
Estate Planning for Vacation Homes” offers several strategies for preventing infighting amongst heirs over vacation properties.