Robert P. Marcus

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      Robert P. Marcus

      Robert P. Marcus

      The Gori Law FirmTotal Records: 1
      156 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025, - 1972
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      Mr. Marcus represents injured workers, individuals and families in the areas of trucking accidents, motorcycle and auto accidents, and the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). Results matter: Mr. Marcus’ has obtained numerous multimillion-dollar awards for his clients. He has an extensive personal injury practice, and regularly represents victims and families involved in catastrophic accidents resulting in debiliating injuries, amputations, and wrongful death. No matter how devastating the accident is, Mr. Marcus prides himself on giving each client and family the personal attention they deserve. He is committed to providing dedicated and caring legal assistance to victims and families, and at the same time fighting the trucking companies, insurance companies, and railroads to ensure his clients are fully compensated.

      He is recognized for his victory in the Supreme Court of the United States in protection of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, on behalf of locomotive engineer Robert McBride. Mr. Marcus tried the case, which resulted in a $275,000.00 verdict. The McBride opinion solidifies the application of FELA in fully protecting railroad workers and making the railroads a safer place to work. Since its enactment in 1908, the FELA has served to protect railroad workers and their families from corporate negligence and unsafe industry practices. Mr. Marcus has tried cases in numerous jurisdictions and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

      Bar Admission

      Illinois, 2002

      Missouri, 2003

      Tennessee, 2010

      U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2019

      Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2010

      U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2010

      U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee, 2010

      U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2008

      U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2008

      U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 2003

      U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2003

      Other Affiliations

      Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys, Past President and Officer

      Academy of Trucking Accident Attorneys, Member

      Illinois State Bar Association, Member

      Madison County Bar Association, Member

      St. Clair County Bar Association, Member

      Illinois Trial Lawyers Association , Member

      Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member

      Achievements

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      • Included on the 2023 Illinois

      Past Lists

      • 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
      • 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
      • 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
      • 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
      • 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
      • 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list

      Education

      • Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois, 2002 J.D.

        Honors: participated in Moot Court, Law Journal: S.I.U.'s Law Journal, Published Member

      • James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1999 B.S.

      Honers

      • Trustee, Village of Glen Carbon, 2017-Present
      • Special Counsel, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 2015-Present
      • Planning and Zoning Commission Member, Village of Glen Carbon, 2015
      • Hearing Officer, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 2010-2014
      • AV Pre-Eminent
      • Super Lawyers
      • Moot Court- Trial Division
      • Law Journal
      • 2022 Leading Lawyer

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