Robert A. Shipley
Robert A. Shipley has 47 years of first chair litigation and trial experience representing businesses, general and trade contractors, design professionals and insurers. A recognized problem solver and solution provider, Bob concentrates his practice in complex business litigation, construction litigation, construction defect, insurance, professional liability, tort litigation and general business counseling. A seasoned trial attorney with extensive litigation, trial and appellate experience, Bob also handles arbitrations and mediations, including frequent appointments as a neutral in construction, consumer and commercial matters, as well as being retained as an expert in business disputes.
Outside of the practice, Bob enjoys his passion for live music, theater, reading and exploring Chicago. Bob is an active member of the East Bank Club as well as an avid walker and casual runner. He will often be found in Cleveland visiting his grandchildren. He is a tutor with Lend a Hand and participates in other volunteer activities throughout the year.

PRACTICE AREAS
Litigation
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, General and Trial Bars
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
CERTIFICATIONS
Mediator
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D.
University of Illinois, B.A. History
DePaul University Center for Dispute Resolution
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Arbitration Association | Panel of Arbitrators
- Construction Lawyers Society of America | Fellow
- Defense Research Institute | Member
- Lawyers of Distinction | Member
- American Bar Association | Member
- Illinois State Bar Association | Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Insurance Law Section Counsel and Construction Law Section Counsel | Member
- Chicago Bar Association | Member
- American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. | Former Faculty Member
- Interdisciplinary Cooperation Committee | Past Chairman
- Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council | Former Member
Awards
- AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ (2010-2024)


