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Robert Scott Michaels

Robinson Curley and Clayton, P.C. β€’ Chicago, IL
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Contact

Email
rmichaels@elpc.org
Phone
(312) 548-8797
Address
Chicago, IL, US

Professional

About

Robert Scott Michaels is a seasoned attorney based in Chicago, IL, with over three decades of experience in the field of commercial litigation, specializing in representing financial institutions. A graduate of the prestigious Duke University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1989, and the University of Michigan, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in 1986, Rob combines a strong educational foundation with a practical, results-oriented approach to legal challenges. Recognized for his creative yet rigorous advocacy, Rob excels in mediation, arbitration, trials, and appeals, representing a diverse clientele that includes individuals, corporations, and governmental entities. His extensive experience encompasses both defensive and prosecutorial roles, where he has successfully handled complex claims involving financial institutions wronged by employees, vendors, and customers. Notably, he has represented receivers and trustees in matters concerning insolvent companies, showcasing his ability to navigate intricate legal landscapes. In addition to his legal practice, Rob is deeply committed to community service. He has spent over five years as a litigator and project director for a prominent non-profit organization and currently volunteers with a direct-service legal aid organization, underscoring his dedication to making a positive impact beyond the courtroom. With a reputation for being responsive, thorough, and efficient, Robert Scott Michaels continues to deliver exceptional value and results for his clients in the ever-evolving financial sector.

Credentials

Education
1989 Duke University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1986 University of Michigan BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Publications
2015 The Receiver Litigation Funding for Federal Equity Receivers 2013 American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal Civil RICO Claims for Receivers and Trustees
Associations
2015 - Present Active Transportation Alliance Member - Advisory Board 2015 - Present Financial Poise Faculty Member 2015 - Present Cabrini-Green Legal Aid Volunteer Attorney 2014 - Present National Association of Federal Equity Receivers Member 2012 - Present Turnaround Management Association Member
Speaking
2015 Annual Bankruptcy Trustees' Seminar 2015 Offshore Asset Recovery 2012 TMA Mid-America Regional Conference 2012 Fraud Trends in Slow-Growth Times 2008 Bank Secrecy Act Anti-Money Laundering Conference Recovering Stolen Assets 2006 Money Laundering Alert Annual Conference Self-Help: Fighting Back in Court Against Fraud and Money Laundering
Updated: Mar 21, 2026