Robert Winston has represented businesses and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation over his 40-year career. An accomplished trial lawyer, Robert has more than 40 first-chair jury verdicts on behalf of his clients. He also has more than 80 arbitrations, tried before the Circuit Court of Cook County and the American Arbitration Association. His concentration is in the area of defending construction companies in complex injury cases. Robert practices before the trial and appellate courts on the state and federal level.

Areas of Focus

Product Liability
Robert has successfully handled complex products liability cases involving manufacturers of multiple products.

    Education

    • The Ohio State University (Moritz) Law School (J.D., 1984)
    • The Ohio State University (B.A. History, 1980)

    Bar Admissions

    • Illinois

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    • Supreme Court of Illinois
    • Supreme Court of Ohio
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

    Professional Affiliations

    • Chicago Bar Association
    • Illinois State Bar Association
    • Illinois Defense Counsel

    Awards & Honors

    Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” by Leading Lawyers Magazine, 2017–Present

Robert J. Winston

Robert Winston has represented businesses and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation over his 40-year career. An accomplished trial lawyer, Robert has more than 40 first-chair jury verdicts on behalf of his clients. He also has more than 80 arbitrations, tried before the Circuit Court of Cook County and the American Arbitration Association. His concentration is in the area of defending construction companies in complex injury cases. Robert practices before the trial and appellate courts on the state and federal level.

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