Robert M. Kaplan
Attorney Robert M. Kaplan has spent over 35 years representing clients in family law, real estate, estate planning, and probate matters, with 75% of his practice devoted to litigation. Licensed in both Illinois and Florida, he has built his practice on honesty, preparation, and a business owner's perspective, something he brings to every client's case.
Areas of Law
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce (including Collaborative Law)
- Civil Union
- Business & Commercial Law
- Mediation
- Estate Planning
- Real Estate
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Over 35 Years of Legal Experience
Robert began his legal career as a Criminal Defense Attorney with the Public Defender's office in Miami, Florida, before moving to the Chicago area in 1990 and opening up his own practice in 1991. He's tried cases throughout Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Lake counties, and in neighboring Wisconsin and Indiana. His background also includes serving as CFO/General Counsel for two international manufacturing companies, and he earned his MBA from Roosevelt University in 2003, which gives him a business perspective that shapes how he advises clients. He has also represented business clients including D.M.S., Inc., DMR International, Inc., Kenneth Lehmann Construction, and KPL Squared, Inc.
Bar Admissions
Florida, 1987
Illinois, 1991
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1990
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1989
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1991
Education
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
J.D. - 1986
Roosevelt University, Chicago-Schaumburg Campus, Illinois
M.B.A. - 2003
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Building Construction - 1983
Honors: National Building Construction Honor Society
Professional Associations and Memberships
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Member, 1991 - Present
Beth Tikvah Congregation, Past-President, Member, 1991 - Present
University of Florida Rugby Club, Member, 1981 - 1984
Hoffman Estates Park District-Board of Commissioners, Vice President
Friends of Hoffman Estates Parks Foundation, Trustee
Past Employment Positions
Propheteer International (National Printing Co.), CFO/General Counsel, 1998 - 2006
Private Practice of Law, 1994 - 1997
Law Offices of Stephen B. Cohen, P.C., Associate, 1991 - 1993
Dade County, Florida, Assistant Public Defender, 1987 - 1990
More About Robert
Robert's extensive trial and litigation experience give him the extra edge needed in the effective representation of all of his clients. His business experience and common sense provide his clients with added value because of his ability to see the big picture. Robert has built his reputation and practice based upon honesty, integrity, hard work, and relentless preparation. He is dedicated to the effective and efficient representation of his clients and possesses a unique background enabling him to better understand his client's needs and to obtain their stated goals.
Robert’s civic and community involvement includes serving as a current member of the Illinois Association of Park Districts Board of Trustees, Past-President and current member of Hoffman Estates Park District Board of Commissioners, Past-President and current Board Member of the Beth Tikvah Congregation, member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.