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Robert Lee Reeb is a distinguished civil trial lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois, renowned for his expertise in maritime and transportation law. A cum laude graduate of the University of Dallas, Rob earned his Bachelor of Arts in Politics in 1985. He further advanced his legal education by obtaining both his Juris Doctor and a Master’s degree in Political Theory with honors from Loyola University of Chicago, becoming a member of the Illinois Bar in 1988. With a solid foundation in law, Rob's career commenced with service in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he held positions as a prosecutor and staff counsel. Since transitioning to private practice, he has developed a robust portfolio, regularly representing clients in Illinois State and Federal Courts, as well as in the Federal District Courts of Indiana and Wisconsin. As a founding shareholder of Marwedel, Minichello & Reeb, P.C., established in 1997, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s focus on maritime and transportation law. Rob's practice encompasses a wide array of areas, including intermodal cargo losses, personal injury defense under the Jones Act and LHWCA, and the legal intricacies of transportation intermediaries such as freight forwarders and customs brokers. He adeptly handles complex cases involving major trucking accidents, marine insurance, and domestic and international air carriage. Additionally, Rob provides strategic legal counsel in matters of products liability, commercial law, and technology law. Active in the legal community, Rob has held leadership roles in several professional organizations, including serving as President of the Propeller Club, Port of Chicago from 2000 to 2002, and participating in the Maritime Law Association of the United States and the Transportation Lawyers Association. His commitment to client service and deep industry knowledge make him a trusted advocate in the realms of insurance, personal injury, and transportation law.

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